Updated : April 21, 2015- Modified content on additional petitions than 85,000 quota – wait-listing for denials
As you know, USCIS conducted a lottery on the 172,500 H1B Visa petitions filed for FY 2015 quota and did a press release indicating that the 85,000 petitions selected will be notified with receipt numbers and those not selected will be rejected and returned. I have seen many of our readers asking questions on variety of topics like below.
- What are the Next Steps after H1B Lottery by USCIS ?
- Who will get the case number ? Do I get an email ? Will I get a hard copy ?
- Who will get the rejected application ? Employer or Employee ?
- Did anyone receive H1B receipt Numbers for Premium processing ?
- When will I receive the H1B Case number?
- How many Master’s degree petitions were received ? What were my odds in lottery ?
- Does USCIS select more petitions than 85,000 as backup for denials ?
- How do I know, if my employer really filed my case ?
- Can I know the details of my case from USCIS ? What are my choices ?
- Can I upgrade my case to Premium processing without receipt number ?
- I have not slept in couple of days, when will I receive my receipt number?
This article addresses all of these FAQs.
What are the Next Steps after H1B Lottery by USCIS ?
- USCIS notifies selected Premium Processing applicants about their receipt numbers
- USCIS then notifies all selected non-premium/regular processing candidates about their receipt numbers through postal mail
- USCIS completes all premium processing applications adjudication by May 12 (15 calendar days from Apr 28)
- USCIS continues to process non-premium processing cases once their premium processing applications load is down
- USCIS starts sending out rejection letters to non-selected candidates
Some of these steps may happen in parallel, while some may happen sequential. Also, the timelines are based upon historical data and it is not possible to predict actual dates for this year. For general info, you may also read USCIS Processing time for Regular vs Premium
Who will get the case number ? Employee or Employer ? Do I get an email ? Will I get a hard copy ?
Usually the employer/ immigration attorney, who filed the H1B petition would receive the receipt number. The employee will NOT get any email or hard copy of the receipt number from USCIS. For selected premium processing petitions, an email with receipt number will be sent to the attorney and then followed by a hard copy in mail. For selected regular processing petitions, a hard copy of the receipt notice with receipt number is sent via standard mail. Either case, nothing will be sent to the employee, it will always be sent to the employer/ immigration attorney. Read about What USCIS H1B Case number means
Who will get the rejected application, not selected in lottery ? Employer or Employee ?
The employer/immigration attorney will get the rejected application that was not picked in the random computer generation process/lottery. It should include the fee you sent as well, unless it was a duplicate filing by the employer for the same employee.
Did anyone receive H1B receipt Numbers for Premium processing ?
Yes, some of our readers have indicated that they received Premium processing case receipt numbers on Friday, April 11th, 2014. Check the sample USCIS H1B 2015 email receipt. There is no guarantee that everyone, who filed under premium processing, should receive the case numbers right away this week or in the next week. They may start to receive the case numbers anytime from now, nothing to panic that someone got it and you did not.
USCIS said April 28th is when they will start the premium processing, How come some are receiving the case numbers and emails ?
Here is the exact USCIS statement “While the Form I-797 receipt notice indicates the date USCIS received the premium processing fee, the 15-day processing period set by 8 CFR 103.7(e)(2) will begin no later than April 28, 2014. “. If you read carefully, it says ‘NO LATER THAN April 28th “, which means that they will start the 15 day clock for premium processing by April 28th, does not mean they will start on April 28th. So, technically USCIS can start the processing and send out receipt numbers for Premium processing any time before that as well. In fact, they have already since Friday April 11th.
When will I receive the H1B visa 2015 Case number, if I am selected ? Regular vs Premium ?
The premium processing cases selected, ideally should get receipt numbers by April 28th and a decision (approval or RFE) by May 12th ( April 28th + 15 calendar days) as they are bound by 15 calendar day time limit. For regular processing, ideally, you would receive the receipt numbers a little later. Last year, we have seen receipt numbers sent until late June. This year, we can expect it to be around the same or maybe a little late like early July, as the USCIS load has increased slightly ( Denying and returning more petitions )
How many Master’s degree petitions were received ? What were my odds in lottery ?
Unfortunately, USCIS has not officially released any petition numbers received for the master’s degree quota. They have not release it last year too. If someone says a number, it is pure speculation. To calculate your odds in lottery, just use the 172,500. It may not be accurate, but gives you some baseline to know your worst case probability.
Does USCIS select more petitions than 85,000 as backup for denials ?
[Updated on April 21st, 2014 ] USCIS did not release any official information for FY 2015 saying that they selected or wait-listed more petitions than 85,000 as backup to account for denials. Previously, in 2008 USCIS mentioned in their press release that they have “wait-listed” some petitions to replace the denials, withdrawal petitions, etc. But, for this FY 2015 quota, we don’t know. If USCIS were to follow the same process like in 2008, they would have some “wait-listed petitions” put aside in FY 2015 as well. We just have to wait and see or hear from our users. No official information from USCIS on this.
How do I know, if my employer really filed my case ?
Well, you have to trust your employer and get the information from him that your petition is filed. Usually, employers are upfront and keep you posted about this and send you the emails/hard copy scans from USCIS. You need to find this from your employer.
Can I know the details of my case from USCIS ? What are my choices ?
Well, this is a roundabout way. USCIS has Freedom of Information act , which can be used to get information regarding you file/case. This could take few months( 6 months ) as there are many requests. But, there is no guarantee here as it is at the discretion of USCIS. Technically, the H1B petition filed is the employer property and you may not have full rights until you start to work for them legally on H1B. We have heard that some cases information was not disclosed. Again, it depends. Talk to an attorney for more clarification.
Can I upgrade my case to Premium processing without receipt number?
You need the USCIS H1B receipt number to upgrade your case to premium processing. Unfortunately, there is nothing you can do, you need to wait for the case number.
I have not slept properly in couple of days, when will I receive my receipt number?
We understand that it can be very stressful period waiting for the petition receipt number and then for processing of the application. Many of us have been in similar shoes and can empathize your pain. Unfortunately, there is nothing we all can do as it is not in our hands. Please try to stay calm, focus your personal time on something that you enjoy or with your spouse/kids/friends. Do share your information with our readers on the blog, so all of our readers help each other. We plan to re-build our H1B Tracker with analytics, please post your case once you get the receipt number.
What are your thoughts ? Did I miss anything ? Stay tune for more articles on H1B Visa 2015
Hi,
i got receipt on 14th April but till now i am unable to see my status on uscis site.
is there any one who is facing the same situation??
or does that mean they have rejected petition??
EAC14134XXXXX/Non AD/PP
I am in the same situation..EAC14134XXXXX/AD/PP. I read on this forum that it happends to a lot of people. We should be positive and hope to hear something by end of this week or earlier.
This is happening since the USCIS website is not being updated, just wait a while. This is common and many other applicants have faced the same issue.
Hi All,
Is the race over for Non Ad/PP.
Please respond.
No, It’s not. Just received mine.
Notification date Next October 😉
Selected in lottery….
Non ad / reg vt
Congrats….
When did ur employer/attorney came to know about the result ?
Just wanted to know whether we can get receipts on weekends also or not
I am also waiting……….
Hi ss5,
Employer called me on Friday that my check got encashed.
Thanks for the info
Did you get your receipt yet?
It is over for PP candidates.
Why do you say it’s over ramesh? I’m non AD/PP/Vermont and my sponsor is located on Florida, still waiting
Hello Everyone,
I am on F1 visa and working under CPT, doing masters in computer science. My emplyer filed H1b for me this year. But still did not get any updates. Center: California.
Is there any way we can find out from college? I talked to college, they mentioned me that you have to check with your employer only. Please let me know. Thanks
Anyone, please reply, if you know about it?
u can check your SEVIS record. I have heard AD people talking about it. Since I am Non AD/RP I am not very clear about the process.
The international students’ officer at your school may be reluctant to check this, because legally, it is the employer who filed the petition. It’s not completely clear whether it is legally appropriate for them to check your SEVIS status for that reason. That’s what I have heard directly from my school’s office; however, they decided to look it up and tell me anyway.
I have also read that the SEVIS status correlation is not 100%. If your SEVIS status changes to pending, and you have not filed any other application with USCIS, then it probably means you are through the lottery. However, if your SEVIS status doesn’t show any change from before, then it doesn’t necessarily mean that you are not selected.
Anyway, like it has been for everyone here, this past month has been hell. Given that entry is done, I think the vast majority of us will hear by the end of the coming week, positively or negatively.
Thanks IBM and Scientist !!
I will wait this week, hope to get it and fingers crossed…..
My co-brother got selected in lottery.
Reg quota / reg process / VT
congrats to your co-brother
Co-brother or co-worker.
Mama Mia, how on earth after 99% giving up do i get a receipt notification update from Fragomen for non-AD/PP. Had lost hope after reading all the updates here…
Congrats !! Can you tell me your adjudication center WAC or EAC
congrats ..enjoy
When did u got the notification.
I am also waiting Non AD/PP .
Just asking again if anyone from TTS (telecom technology solution) have received the confirmation from HR?
Hello guys,
I just got my receipt no. EAC 14147****** . AD/PP
AD/PP.. All of you guys please don’t loose hope, there is still hope left..
Want to thank all of you, specially waiting,lost hope ,jay.kumar all this through which we stay connected.. All the best guys.
Congrats !
When did you or your attorney get the email from the USCIS ?
I am still waiting under AD/PP/VT.
When was the receipt date? and the notice date? Also did u’r lawyer contact you saying he received it today???
congrats NK. party all night…party all night 🙂
Hi guys,
No infact.. My school DSO forwarded me the email saying this is your receipt number for you future updates for your H1 filing submission.
Can you tell what is the date on the receipt?Am also waiting AD/PP.This brings some hope for all of us.
Hi Friends
Finally I got the good news. Waiting since 3 yrs to write this comment .
My HR mailed me today morning at 7.30am that my application got picked in the lottery. This is my 3rd & last attempt for H1 B. I thought that I am out of the lottery this year too,but to my surprise got this.Hope all my freinds who really deserve will get it for sure. Good luck friends & pray for you all.
Mine NonAD\RP vermont center.
Didn’t get the receipt number still.
congrats madhu.you deserve it
congrats. nice to know that ur employer sent u message so early in the morning.
Congratulations Madhu 🙂 .
congrats.. enjoy your life…
There was no lottery for FY2013, so how come this is your 3rd attempt for lottery?
For Non AD Non PP folks
1. USCIS site, does not say that all receipts have been sent out. So, not sure, if we need to debate on the validity of those messages as quoted by few of you.
2. Getting receipts depends on which center (Cal / Ver) it was generated from and how its taking to reach your onsite office and importantly, the mode of communicating to applicants (as mostly, it is done through batch update).
Net net, lets keep hopes alive till May 15th.
What say ?
K. Achu
Sooper.you message gives me hope
Receipts Generated on May 2nd may take upto 10 days(max) to reach the employer/lawyer.
Receipts Generated on April 21st reached many employers on April 28th.
Uggghhh. It’s been a horrid week and now the weekend to get through with no chance of news! Horrid to hear that they have finished creating receipts. There is still hope though, so hold on! Thinking it is time to sit down and seriously discuss plan B (which we don’t have yet!!) with the husband…
( ND/RP/VT)
USCIS announced today that data entry of all FY15 H-1B cap petitions has been completed…. is it same as generating receipts? can anyone confirm?
Officially one of the worst days of my life… Not just for missing the lottery (ofcouse that was huge) ….. But other stuff too… Anyway… Hopefully those who got it can kindly pray for all us here… Even though 99.999999% it’s over….
Finally if anyone of the lot that missed it and wanna stay in touch… We should set up a group to not just discuss our issues but future plans… Let’s fight as a group and help each other… Because only we can understand the pain of missing out… Those who got in can also join… But anyway just a suggestion
if India is a country developed like america, we would not have thought of h1b..anyways…there are still chances ..the game is not over…lets wait for few more days…
I see few of them got the receipts for non ad,regular processing, vermont. I am keeping hope till next week and then I believe it’s over.
Is it over for Non AD RP ?????
the game is not over…lets wait for few more days…
Has anybody recvd any info from wipro yet? Plzz reply..
nothing from them yet … they asked to wait till May end
I donot understand why disclosing receipt s are delayed for wipro, infosys, igate etc;
this companies wait till the end time to avoid a little resignations
Overseas operation cell in Wipro is telling that they haven’t received any updates on individual cases, is it true or they are just hiding the information from employes?
Ohh… ooc is same they are not disclosing anything yet… do not know ..
Anyone from Wipro got the info ???
any update from igate?
I got my Receipt Number EAC14135****** on April 16th. (Premium)
But, my case status is not yet found in the site..
anyone with the same situation ??
I am in the same situation same series of receipt. The notice date is 16th april.
Case cannot be found.
I am also in the same..
all gone damn it…. I don’t know waiting for ten more days will change anything but just keep hope
Hope is a good thing 🙂
My wife got receipt today.
Regular processing /NonAdvanved /Vermont
Processed from NewYork
xxxxxx5302
Hey All,
I received My wife’s Form I-797C, but still i have not received my petition #.
I have updated same to my company, They informed me my H1-B petition picked in lottery. so…..fingers crossed………….
my wife case # EAC-14-146-5***……
I am Rq/rp/vt
Talked to my employer today. He filed 15 h1b. 2 were for master degree.
I don’t know how many were premium. But I guess none of them he filed were premium. He said he got both master degree h1b cases selected in lottery. Rest 13 non master are still pending. He asked me to wait for 2 more weeks.
So guys don’t lose hope. Personally I would still wait for atleast 1 more week. Or atleast I would wait for my employer to get result of some h1b cases out of 13 pending. Praying to GOD.
Hello Guys,
My application is Ad/Regular processing and until today, it was saying case not found and today it has moved to following message, in post decision activity.
On May 2, 2014, we mailed you a notice that we have approved this I129 PETITION FOR A NONIMMIGRANT WORKER.
Mine is regular category and it has already moved to approved stage.. I am so Happy.. I was rejected last year due to RFE.. I wish you guys all the very best. Don’t loose hope.
Why were you rejected due to Rfe?
same here dude…denied cus of RFE last year.
applied again this year, but yet to receive receipt number this year.
still thinking god is there and will help me 🙁
End client I was working was had a strict policy of no client letter and Rfe was asking for client letter…. So ultimately they rejected the case.
This Year it got approved, on May 2nd, I am just Regular Processing with Advanced Quota.
I know it is tough… but god is watching us and he knows when to give and what to give.. All we cab do is pray and work hard towards our goals…
@denied cus of RFE
What was reason for your rejection?
reason was regarding, employee-employer relation and company’s tax related documents.
unfortunately they couldn’t provide the required documents. so it was denied.
Can you post your receipt number?
hi @godisthere
can u please tell ur receipt date like 140/139.
Ryan,
EAC14136……. is my receipt number.
IS IT TRUE THAT USCIS IS DONE WITH THE RECEIPT?
I CANT SEE ANY NEWS ON THE WEBSITE????
PLEASEEEEEE ANYONE
Guys,
Do you think 85k applications can be done within 3 weeks?
So, hold on, have patience and things will be good at the end. 🙂
dont let some one else’ s emotions take over you.
Believe it or not I have seen the tweet on twitter they have mentioned that
USCIS is done with H1-b Petition entry
I don’t know what should I expect
I am hopeless
No. It means today would be the last day for receipt generation and we can except the receipts sent by next week. So don’t lose hope till next week. Mostly we will know next week. Keeping fingers crossed.
hi friends my petition was approved and in Post decision activity and im planning to travel to india in another two days i have OPT valid till number so the question is can we travel to India with post decision activity does that effect h1b
Hi,
mine is non-ad and PP . status still showing as acceptance. can we call to uscis for the status update?
I got my receipt today. Happy for me hope every apllication should pick if there is a chance . Good luck all
category please?? and what time did you know
Non ad regular vermont today afternoon.
who received it your employer or lawyer?
Employer
My wife got her receipt today case # EAC XXXXXX5302
Regular Processing/Vermont
Congratulations…
Could you please tell us the notice date?
USCIS announced today that data entry of all FY15 H-1B cap petitions has been completed. USCIS will now begin returning all H-1B cap petitions that were not selected in the lottery. U.S. businesses use the H-1B program to employ foreign workers in occupations that require highly specialized knowledge in fields such as science, engineering, and computer programming.
Hi I got my receipt today from EAC from my employer. However when I go to the website it says ‘Your case can not be found at this time in My Case Status’. Does that mean I don’t have a valid receipt….this is especially confusing because apparently USCIS is done with data entry…so I should expect to see my data here right? Also what actual info do you guys see on this page?
whats your category??
AD
Actually I think they received it earlier and just did not tell me, my HR is very lame.
Same here….
I got the receipt on the 15 th of April, and I still cannot track it.
My lawyer told me to hold a little bit but I know for sure that the check has not been cashed. My question is: are all checks cleared when the entries are inserted into the database?
Thanks
Not really.. I had asked same thing to my employer.. he said this time the receipts are generated and sent and the cheques are encashed later..
that’s not 100% true… because my check is cashed but no receipt yet
That’s confusing..I don’t know if I should keep this 1% of hopes of just give up on the US
I spoke to my employer today morning at 11.. no updates till then.. nothing on the check encashing also.. he then called me around 2 to tell me he just received my receipt.. so it can be either ways.. keep hope.. All the best!
lucky you man….i guess all of us waiting would do anything to be in your place…its just sad …that so many of us will end up our night in tears….but super happy for you …..i`m sure you must have done good to deserve good 🙂 Good luck!!
Thank you.. Wish u the best too! There is still hope.. Good luck!
AT THIS MOMENT ..I WOULD LIKE TO SHARE A QUOTE WITH EVERYONE …YOU FOLKS HAVE BEEN LIKE MY FAMILY GIVING ME HOPE AND EVEN THOUGH IT DID NOT WORK OUT ..I WANTED TO SHARE THIS :
“We spend our whole lives worrying about the future, planning for the future, trying to predict the future, as if figuring it out will cushion the blow. But the future is always changing. The future is the home of our deepest fears and wildest hopes. But one thing is certain, when it finally reveals itself, the future is never the way we imagined it.”
Feeling is mutual. Most frustrating is, when these guys do not inform us, abt it, in advance.
true…
priya …what category were you …and attempt??
I wish …i dint have to spoil a month to find out this way …should have just logged in and the page should have shown selecte/not picked or whatever
I totally agree with you. They should have just told us and be done with it once and for all.
USCIS announced today that data entry of all FY15 H-1B cap petitions has been completed. USCIS will now begin returning all H-1B cap petitions that were not selected in the lottery. ”
Got this email from USCIS as I have subscribed for alerts. USCIS tweeted this too. So I think today they finished sending the receipt and if we don’t get it by next week, GAME OVER 🙁
already posted a few times below…but thanks for posting again:( Game over man …game over
Does this mean that all notice of receipts were already mailed and all checks were cashed?
No. It means today would be the last day for receipt generation and we can except the receipts sent by next week. So don’t lose hope till next week. Mostly we will know next week. Keeping fingers crossed.
Damn atleast had some hope but now I have lost everything. How bad that a system can decide future of thousands of people. 🙁 AD/Regular
i know man….so many careers …wasted by a computer generated lottery.
Shit its disgusting.. Worked hard for all these years and all the hard work put goes in vain.. 🙁
I know…down the freaking drain
Hold on it says Data Entry is completed. Does not say anything about, mailing receipts completed. Nor all receipts being mailed out. All we can hope is till next week.
Arpita,
But those receipts generated will be for Non AD’s not for AD’s. Its time to pack up for AD’s.. 🙁
I am AD/RP but now i think all receipts that will go out will be non AD/RP
That’s what i think .. I thought AD’s had some hope till the 10th of May dint know I would loose my chance this soon… 🙁
I know 🙁 But what can we do other than wait? I am mentally prepared for the worse, and I am already selling off my car tomorrow. I was glad we all could share our anxiety, sorrow but regret we could not share happiness.
arpita…i think it is wise…to start looking for quotes for your car….no point waiting for the package to come back…..
As you are RP don’t loose hope till 15th may
IBM guy …are you awaiting a receipt …or have you been in this situation before??
got it
It is on USICS FB and Twitter page
its in USCIS twitter page
uscis$twitter
sad new guys
USCIS announced today that data entry of all FY15 H-1B cap petitions has been completed. USCIS will now return rejected packets
game over 🙁 game freaking over 🙁 I cant believe this …all dreams shattered!!
Does this mean that all the applicants (both premium and Regular processing) received their receipt numbers already?
i am guessing so …..its pointless…waiting any longer ….they might have entered a few today …but now you can only hope for a miracle and nothing lesss than that
RP still have chance.
we can expect till next week
I can come till 15th may.
Correction
It can come till 15th may. Mine took 9 days to reach to attorney.
Hi IBM GUY,
I am also from IBM can please let know your is PP or RP.Also you filed from which location of IBM INDIA
Guys,
I received my receipt # on Apr 11th. I applied under AD/PP/VT.
My case status shows it is in Acceptance stage.
But I read Acceptance stage should not last for more than 2 days.
The receipt #s which are in series before and after mine are either approved or in post decision stage. So I am just curious if anybody is aware about how long it takes to clear the Acceptance stage.
Some of you who have not received the receipt yet might find it frustrating to see questions about case status. I can totally understand your sentiments as I was in your shoes last year. All I can say is to try to be patient and pray hard as this ridiculous method of selecting the applications in lottery has left us with no other option.
Any response to my question would be greatly appreciated.
This is a great forum giving many of us good platform to ask and discuss our concerns.
Thank you!
Mine is in Acceptance stage as well, not sure why it did not change since more than 2 weeks have passed.
mine is also acceptance stage. non-ad/PP
My status changed from “Acceptance” to “RFE”
I am getting super tensed. People are saying that it is not a good sign.
My status changed today. from “acceptance” to “RFE”
Sob sob…. it is a never ending game of trials and tensions..!!
from uscis website :
USCIS announced today that data entry of all FY15 H-1B cap petitions has been completed. USCIS will now begin returning all H-1B cap petitions that were not selected in the lottery. U.S. businesses use the H-1B program to employ foreign workers in occupations that require highly specialized knowledge in fields such as science, engineering, and computer programming.
I can’t see it. where did u find the info
neither can i …can you please post link …searched whole uscis website and also google nothing
Link to the USCIS news please?
I am not where he/she read it …cant find it anywhere??
Search for USCIS in your twitter account.There you can see this news !
already seen it …but thanks anyway 🙁
LINKKKKK????? WHERE DID YOU FIND THIS ???????? PLEASE REPLY BACK ASAP …THIS IS SERIOUS STUFF
Which website? I am not seeing anything on uscis.gov website
The link:
I got this mail as I have opted for email notification from uscis. After your clamor I went to the website to check the mail information. however I could not find it. Sorry about it however trust me, I could not past the screen shot here.
Mail came from U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services
I am AD/PP/VT watiting guy.
Regards
KS
Even i don’t find it anywhere in uscis website
Its posted at USCIS twitter
just read it arpita…so i guess its over now : ( Still cant imagine this has happened….unbelievable …that it would wrap up so early …afterall …all the experienced attorneys and firms all said it`ll take a while before its over …EVERYONE said wait till MAY END OR EVEN JUNE
My attorney is still asking me to hold on after reading this news.
I am really impressed with your attorney and his/her response time …here i have not heard from my attorney even once….
You are right. Guys please don’t loose the hope.
i am not sure what to do now ….IBM guy ….this does sound like the end…now to just wait for the package.
Are you RP or PP
I am done. I am packing up my bags. My beloved India, is ready to welcome me with open arms.
good luck arpita….hope you have a great great year ahead…despite this disappointment and hopefully …things get better from here…after all this does seem like rock bottom
This is fake because I just checked online on their website and also spoke.There is nothing written of that sort. Few of my friends recieved receipts even on MAY 15TH Last year.
So please do not share faulty information.
Got my receipt number today.
Feeling relieved..
RP/Non AD/Vermont. missed my chance last year and all my prayers paid off.
Thanks everyone!! Wishing everyone good luck
Looks like its all done now, time to pack my bags and leave. Only those few who have been waitlisted have a slim chance now. Sucks but time to face the truth and stop hoping for a miracle.
Can’t handle the stress anymore.
time to packup ….its game over as it seems
So I guess the only ones left are for the NON AD/Regular. I see nobody getting receipts under AD/Regular category.. Its done and now will wait until the rejected packets reach.. 🙁 AD/Regular
I am with you bro ….nothing yet ..i think its packup for us 🙁
Finally I received mine.
May 2rd. Non AD/RP/CA
I got the H4 notice receipt first for my husband and the following day I got the H1 receipt from my attorney!
Congrats!!!. Did your attorney received h1 notice today. Can you provide receipts number removing the last 5 digits
Got lucky in lottery.RQ/RP/Vermont.Receipt is EAC-14-144-5****.Received date – 10th April.Notice Date – 25th April.
Cheers!
Received. Receipt dated on Apr 24, RP, RQ, Vermont.
I think it is almost done, time to pack my bags, only those few who are waitlisted have a slim chance now. Rejected packets should be in the mail soon.
Hello,
Anyone from IBM got receipts from the immigration team ? Thanks.
I am AD/PP and don t have OPT extension
I lost all my hope and not going to ask if there is anyone in my situation
Now I have new question and just want to no when I am going to get the rejection letter
Have anyone received rejection letter from USCIS?!
looks like its over for AD guys ….have not seen a AD confirmation in days
AD/RP/VT. Well, all we can do now is hold on till rejection packet comes.
So is it done? No chances now 🙁
Very thin chances now, time to make arrangements for plan B
no updates yet. I guess game is over. :'(
Finally!! RD/RP/VT – Notice Date – April 23rd.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q-GLuydiMe4
nothing from my emp.. i asked him abt cheque cashed and stuff and he plainly replied..
NOT YET 🙁
non ad / RP
me too waiting non-ad/rp/ca. Just hope for the best . we have one more week .So best of luck 🙂
ps
u r awesome buddy…seems like very positive person…I am in the same boat..last day my employer said no cheque encashed yet..does it mean its over fr me???want it so bad..as I been in US fr 5 long years in L1 ..now looking for h1..badly want to go back there..
I guess you could apply L1 again if possible and come back thats gud option :). Best of luck .Hopefully we get it 🙂
PS, do you know your L1 stay will also get counted for H1b visa. so basically you will get only 1 year more if you get h1b.
He has gone back to india and if stayed more than 1 year . The clock restart again. so he might again apply and get l1 ofr 5 year or h1 6 years
My employer applied for 15 out of which 4 applications RP/RQ, check was encashed yesterday. Mine still no news. Does that mean other applications are not thru in the lottery. I am very much worried now.
Can someone please update the latest Receipt number. The most recent that I can see in the forum is XXX14146 .. anyone received a receipt post 146 ? I believe 146 was either Tuesday 29th or Wednesday 30th.
I am not sure on the but I got to know on May 01
Still din’t receive any update from my employers. Is that mean, No luck this year!