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
Guys
I am currently on m1 visa and waiting for my H1-B approval
do you know that I can get My new H1-B visa inside the US or I should apply for it out of here?
thanks
NONAD/RP/EAC544141XXXXXXX
My petition is approved, now the status is in post decision activity. Really i’m very glad to know that, till yesterday its in initial review i got this alert thru mail from USCIS today i.e; 2nd july.
I’m following this site regularly really very informative and to those who are still in initial review don’t worry soon you will get update on the status.
All the best who got selected in lottery and your petitions will be aprroved, Thanks !!
Hem – did you apply from inside or outside US?
EAC1414051XXX in ‘Initial Review’ stage.Shall I go ahead with Premium Processing at this point or wait? Appreciate your guidance.
Wait patiently. You never know. I see ppl getting RFE when they switch to premium processing usually. So wait as still you got 3 months to start working.
I fall into the category of “no news yet”. I’ve been after my employer and he says he hasn’t heard anything from the attorney.
I’m not sure if I’m right, but I see a lot of approvals in June as compared to rejections. Or maybe people aren’t updating here after the heartbreak.
I just want to take a count of people who are still waiting for the news, any news. Would you be kind enough to +1 below. If you know a friend please +1 for them too.
Go!
+1
Guys I know there are a few under “No News” but it is more or less likely to be a reject from what I heard from my attorney and couple of others as well. Please check with your attorney and it may be that due to the volume of applications law firms process sometimes following up becomes difficult.
All of this is coming from someone who got the reject packet last week in case you are wondering. Good Luck!
+1
+1
+1 🙁
My employer is also saying there is no chance left but still they have not received rejection packet back.
Hi
My Employer has submitted the H1B -Cap Application. On 12th June the status was updated on the Organization portal (internal) as ” Work Permit – Approved”.
What could be the meaning of that ? Please advise.
Thanks
It means the petition is now approved and the next step for you is to schedule a visa stamping appointment.
@Lannister :Thanks
How and when would i know the “Scheduling the stamping appointment” ?
Hi fellow H1B 2015 seekers!
I checked for my status today and it is showing as petition Approved and status as “Post decision activity”. My details if it helps other anxious fellow H1B aspirants for this year!!
Petition #: EAC1414050XXX / RP / In India
I have 12 years of experience in Java technologies and have been in US for 5 years earlier on a H1B visa.
Filed 0n : 21 April
Approved notice on : 28 May
No RFE, direct decision.
Congrats to all those who have received approved petition, Do not lose patience / hope to all those who have as yet get any decisions or have received RFE and do not stop fighting for all those whose petitions were rejected – I was trying to get one for last 4 long years!
@Punekar – Congratulation!!!
Did you submit detailed experience letter (from your previous employers) when filing for H1B petition? I meant detailed experience letter which includes profile, experience, skill set you worked on etc. Please reply!
No, I had not submitted any experience letter per se. Only service certificates from my previous employers who happen to be all USA employers. The service certificate was not more than the customary relieving letter we get from employers on last working day there! It included the start and end date of employment, designation, salary and reason for ending employment on their letter head. It had no mentions of technology, roles & responsibilities.
Though I had many earlier petitions, latest three salary slips of current employer in India and passport with all stamped visas to prove my validity.
Hope that helps you.
@ Punekar – Thanks so much
My petition is approved and I have taken appointment on 9th and 10th of this month for visa stamping. I will be working on EC model.
Does anyone have any idea if we need to carry the list of employees, wages paid and tax returns of my employer, for the interview?
Thanks in advance.
Yes, you need to carry these documents. However, based on the history of your employer’s H1B filings, he should have better idea in this regard. Why dont you pose your query to him?
@Lannister, Thanks for your reply. I had mailed him earlier in this regard and he replied saying that these documents are not required at this point. I will try to follow up with him again.
I have seen many of your responses in this forum and you are awesome dude. You are helping a lot of guys around here by sharing your knowledge. Keep it going… All the best.
BTW, Have you also applied for visa?
Hi VRM,
It would be great if you can share your experience here after interview.
It will definitely help us.
Thanks in advance.
Sure.. Will keep you guys posted.
Hi friends,
I got my rejection letter on 24th itself by my consultancy didnt inform me. When i called them yesterday to check out. They said they received it long back. So check with your Autonomy or consultancy.
Be prepared for Plan B. All the very best for your future.. Lets god be with us..
I got my rejection yesterday but it was dated may 8th.
One of my friend’s case status has moved from “Initial Review ” to ” Post Decision Activity”.
On June 30, 2014, we mailed you a notice that we have approved this I129 PETITION FOR A NONIMMIGRANT WORKER. Please follow any instructions on the notice. If you move before you receive the notice, call customer service at 1-800-375-5283.
Receipt No : EAC14141xxxxx
RP/nonAD/VT
Good luck to all of you 🙂 :-).
@RM – As your friend’s petition got approved, you might be able to throw some light on Detailed experience letter. Could you please help us to understand if detailed experience letter is really required or offer letter, relieving letter & experience letter from previous employer is sufficient? Did your friend submit detail experience letter?
I too came across such situation where I was suppose to get experience letter from my previous employer in a specific format send by my attorney. Luckily my previous employer(6yrs worked here) issued it to me.
Detail experience letter should contain
period from to
Your Title
Your Job description
Your Supervisor’s name and designation
List of all skill set names you worked on for that company.
(The technical terms you used in your petition has to match in this letter. I mean all skill set c#, xml , javascript…etc)
Thanks!
Thanks RM for the response. Detailed experience letter is mandatory? offer letter, experience letter and relieving letter all together are not sufficient?
Nope my attorney didn’t accept all letters together. Is this detailed letter for visa interview ? or RFE ?
If its for a visa interview (H1B stamping) then you should be good to carry all letters together.
@RM – Appreciate your prompt response. Mine is still under initial review but I have seen one case here in this forum where RFE was issued recently asking for “detailed experience letter” so thought of asking you if you have submitted detailed experience letter. Wanted to confirm if detailed experience is mandatory or it’s required in some special cases.
Hi got RFE REGARDING detail experience letter from
My previous company. But my earlier company is
Not ready to give letter( they said due to policy).
What I can do ?????
Without detailed experience letter how much chances of selection .
if its RFE then yes its mandatory :-(.
if its RFE then its mandatory
RM,
Can you please share 2 more digits of your friends EAC num which got approved(digits after EAC14140 _ _ XXX) ?
My num is EAC1414051XXX and I am super anxious as my application is still in ‘Initial Review’.
Thanks in advance
mine is EAC141-37-**** and in initial review since more than 2 months
I got RFE and its about my erlier company Detail experience letter. I was tried to get Experience letter from my previous company but they are not ready to give it to me…..
Kindly guid me how i can move ahead …..
Are u from inside or outside us? Have u shown them pay stubs (bank statement etc)?
I am out side of that company. Currently i am working in new organisation from last 9 month, RFE is asking about previous company 6 years experience letter with roles and responcibility.( previous company i was work 9 yeares but they are not ready to give such type of letter).
salary or bank statment is not server the RFE purpose.
amit thatks for reply can u guid me if u have any info.
any one who has info pls share with me
@Chen – Didn’t your company (who filed your petition) verify experience letter and other required documents before filing? did you company first time file h1b petition? I believe Company verify all required documents before filing h1b. is your company MNC?
Hi thanks for ur reply. I was submitted experience letter but that is only duration and designation of previous company.
RFE is needed detailed experience letter ( roles n responsibility )
Previous company denied to give such letter due to policy.
I was submitted through service company for h1 visa.
Chen, document the experience letter yourself and get a signature from atleast 2 employees of that company(include your ex-boss, if possible). Later get the document notarized and submit the same. This should suffice in this case.
Thanks for your input.
My ex boss approved letter but HR is denied due to policy.
If i ill take signature of my boss and one emplyee with notary its ok for visa?
Hi Chen,
Sorry I dont have any idea about what to do in your situation.
How long did it take for you to get the RFE letter once the status changed online? Did you go for normal processing or premium processing?
My case status changed to RFE on 12th June. I still did not get any communication from employer or attorney.
I was applied through normal procedure .
After RFE it will take max. One week from attorney to candidate.
@Chen –
1) How many years of experience you have?
2) You have master degree/Bachelor in Computer Science?
3) All your previous companies are known companies?
4) Did you submit offer letter, relieving letters & experience letter from all your previous employers or only experience letter?
I’m not quite sure but I guess if employers are known, detailed experience letter may not be required. Again just a guess.
EAC14140XXXXX -Still showing in ‘Initial Review’ …Can anyone advise me shall I go ahead with Premium Processing at this point?
I also didnt get Rejection letter / Lottery receipt yet. By end of last month, my employer’s attoreny has told me to look for other options. Yet to get the official rejection letter.
Any faintest chance of getting receipt at this stage ? any thoughts ?
I am sorry to hear that you have not heard anything on your packet. I got my rejection packet from the attorney last week along with the rejection letter and the checks. From that point on I have heard 3 or 4 people on this forum having received the rejection package and at this point there is a very high possibility that your attorney has already received the rejection package. Please check with your attorney to get some peace at the least.
Good luck:)
yaa i have contacted them today, lets see what they say….any way before this i have started to look out for other options 3-4 weeks back. I was just curious why they didnt get the rejection packet so far.
I did not receive my neither Lottery receipt nor Rejection letter!
Is it all over for Non – PP candidates? 🙁
is there any one who have not received their rejection till now
not received my rejection till now
Folks
Today my H1B Visa got approved: 6/27- Regular/Vermont/Non PP -All the very best for the folks hanging in there.. 🙂
congrats
Can I ask your receipt day?
Can you please share the first 5 digits if your receipt num after EAC?
Appreciate your help.
My num is EAC14140XXXXX and its in ‘Initial Review’ since 21st April..
Pls advice if I should go for Premuin Processing at this point..
Thanks
Not many approvals / updates last few days, is the progress slowed down? Pls post any latest updates..
I’m WAC 14 145 xxxxx, non-AD / RP / India – still in Initial Review, waiting…
I think they approve a large set of application which might take around 15 days and they start reviewing another set afterwards. That’s why there have been several weeks without many approvals.
That’s how I see the progress. Maybe this week or the next week they will send out approval notifications.
Hi Daniel,
At one place, you mentioned that you will wait till 29th june as it will be 2 months from receipt date.
In my case, it was 23rd june and status is still initial review.
When can we expect approval… and how to decode approval process
Hi AK,
Yes, I actually a little bit concern about my approval because in my country lately it’s very difficult to buy flight tickets.
However, I saw a fee websites that says the procesing date lasts from 45 to 60 business days and from April 29th it has passed 41 bussiness days.
We just have to be patient. I know the hard time you are going through but We can’t do anything to get a respobse earlier
My waiting period has increased now.
My status changed to RFE today.
Why they issued RFE to me. I am Er. in Comp Sci with 7yr exp and company and clients are big ones. Its not any small or fakev consultancy etc.
If your application don’t have anything wrong or illegal, you can be sure that you will get it.
Just push your employer and attorneys to send the required documents, as soon as possible.
Be patient and be faithful. We already passed the lottery which was all about being lucky.
@AK – What is RFE all about? what evidence/documents, you are asked to produce?
I did not receive any information till now from my employer and waiting for the same.
Mine got approved last Friday
It was sitting there on Initial Review for more than a month and went directly to Post Decision.
WAC 14144 XXXXXX, non-AD/RP/USA
So, you’re getting there sometime this week or next week.
All da bes
Did you get hard copy of approval notice yet?
Nice to See Approvals coming through … Hope everyone who is truly deserving gets approved 🙂
Received my petition approval on 25th June,
Category: Non-Ad, Regular, CA and from outside US.
How much time it will take from petition approval to interview?
Though we can only travel after 1st October, Can interviews happen before 1 October also ???
Thanks in advance.
Congrats!!
Yes interviews can be scheduled upto 90 days before 1st oct.
So, you can schedule it from july 1st week onwards…
what is ur first 8 digits of receipt no. and technology u work?
Thanks AK for your reply.
Receipt: WAC14145*****
Technology: Java.
One more question:
I have L2 visa (not travelled to US on it), which is dependent on my wife’s L1 visa and currently my wife is in US till next June, so is there any chance of it affecting my visa approval during interview?
I think there will be no problem as you will get change of status and can enter US on or after 20th sept once your h1b is stamped.
WAC 14 145 xxxxx RP / Non-AD – still in process status, anyone in the same boat?
WAC 14 145 xxxxx,
My num is EAC1414051XXX
Still under Initial Review….
Got a RFE last week. For those who have received RFE before can you tell us what kind of evidence they asked? I know it will depend on various factors but at least to have an idea. Thanks
I got the RFE on 6\20 – still waiting for attorney to get back to me..i think – It will take at least 1 week to reach attorney office.
same here, was dated last Friday….
Same here today got rfe 🙁
Please let me wat is it abt for u guys… My application was with all genuine documents.. Still dont know what they asked for evidence
RFE – what evidence/documents, you are asked to produce?
Anyone waiting response from Visanow ?
Yes. Me.
And all these initial review and RFE people should seriously get out of this forum and look someplace else.
WHY YOU SAYING THESE??
when did you ask them about your status in their communication center ?
In your case its still showing that the case send to the government ? and still active ??
Non ad/rt/ Vt
Wht is ur problem ?
Hello Every my application was selected in lottery and it is in intial review since april …Currently i am on H4 visa …But i have to travel to india in the month of august ..Can i travel back to united states on H4 visa …If my case is approved while i am in india how it will be affected to my I94…ANy suggestions are appreciated.
I do not understand why it will take forever for USCIS to finish reviewing a simple RFE !
Do they stack them on the top of each other until they finish with all the first round reviews ???
At least you got a RFE
My case haven’t moved from initial review since april
Can I ask you receipt date?
Even mine is in intial review stage. Once you get an RFE, you will feel being in initial review stage is much better. Imagine, the suspense for one week what that RFE is about, then submit it with a response (delay with the attorney), again USCIS moving to Initial review, then God knows when USCIS picks it up, reviews it ………………. So, delay at this is stage is fine rather than an RFE cycle.
@Sandeep – what evidence/documents, you are asked to produce?
All of this happened because I was not selected in the lottery
Received my H1B rejection package last Friday…
Same here…pat pat…
My rejection package dated May 16th was received by the attorneys. Interestingly, the law firm did not care enough to inform me when they received it. I decided to do a follow-up (for what seems like the 50th time) to see what has happened.
If your petition was handled by a law firm/an attorney and you’re awaiting to hear back, please call and find out. Even if you call everyday, it does not matter because you paid for the services. Don’t forget to ask them to send a copy of the USCIS rejection notice.
Good luck to all, whether selected or not. This has been a great support forum for me throughout the past two months.
Which law firm ? Mine also same case have not receive anything
AD/PP/CA ..
I also found out today that my packet was returned when I called my attorney. Apparently they dont care to inform us. Also I asked for a rejection notice and she said she will send it to me in half an hour … Never got the reciept .. Attorneys sucks ..
you don’t get a receipt if your file hasn’t been selected in the lottery!
It is the rejection notice (what we called rejection receipt….) BTW, I agreed that lawyers seem don’t care about rejection packages. They don’t inform us as soon as they received the return package. I found my case result(not selected) in their system last Friday. However, until now I haven’t receive any emails/info from the lawyer yet.
Any update from wipro chennai office?
Got an update from GIMS that’s not selected in the lottery.. long wait comes to an end.
Sorry me too in same boat…..
But not received any updates from gims yet……..do you know anyone still waiting or most of them got accepted/rejected receipts….
Almost 3 months is over .still there is no communication whether application is selected in the lottery or rejected. What is the benefit they going to get sending a response late to employee? End of the day loss for us only. At least we can start to look alternative plan or country if they informed earlier.
For how many days will USCIS send rejection notices?
Hi everyone,
WAC14143 – Non AD/RQ – Approved last Friday.
Thanks everyone for all the help during these last months. Wish you all good luck!
is your receipt no. WAC14143508** ??
No, WAC-141-43-513 **
Wen did u get your receipt?? last friday??
No, receipt was received by attorney and me back on 04/23.
I’m Non-AD/Regular/WAC….still waiting for lottery updates…
almost 2.5 months waiting…not sure…what is happening…
I’m almost sure there are no hopes for positive results now..but still not very sure till receive the final update.
AD/PP/CA still waiting for response from USCIS. ..
Anybody in the same boat ??
yes indeed…. life has been nothing but hell waiting for this!!!
GOt my rejection June 21…
Got rejected in lottery on june 6th
HR didn’t bother to inform me, only got to know yesterday.
wac 145 series approved on June 20 ! Have a shot on me y’all !
I don’t know why my case doesn’t get any update
I am so nervous
my case number is EAC14141…. and still no news even RFE and the fact that after 3 month I may get a RFE just freak me out
guys do you know until when I can expect a RFE?
PLEASE
We’re on the same boat. My receipt is also EAC14142 and I haven´t received any update since April 29th when I´ve got the receipt number. We just have to be patient. I’m sure we will get the approval very soon.
Me too..EAC14141****. I am sure we will see action in next 10days. Almost all around 141-142 has progressed. Good Luck to all!!
I even haven’t seen any update in my profile since 23rd of April.
I hope that at least after 3 months of waiting I get approval not RFE.
Where are you from? Did you apply being in the US??
I have applied inside the US and I am italian
Does it have an effect on the processing time?
@MIRA- no impact because of nationality or current location. All depends on documents submitted to USCIS. Wait for some more time, EAC* has been pretty fast….so expect something on the application soon. Patience is the best bliss during visa processing. Good Luck!!
I asked you because I’m from Venezuela and the US embassy has limited their services here. I think the delay is related to that situation.
We just have to be patient. We will get it.
i got RFE for detail experince letter from my previous company. letter should be contain roles and Responcibility from previous company, My erlier comany is not giving such type of letter…
guid me for this situation……
any one is in same situation…..
Mira, Mine is EAC 14140xxxxx and I have no clue on whats happening.
My Received date is April 10th & Notice date is April 21st .
Have you come across anyone with EAC 14138XXXXX who got Approved?Whats your notice date?
Received rejection notice from Lawyer today…. AD/RP/VT.
I received it yesterday bud..have a shot for me! JD on the rocks neat!
Sink it in:)
Right. Since I’ve already started my plan B… it is not to bad (Thank God I have a nice Boss!) But still, feel a bit frustrated because of this whole UNFAIR system.
# : WAC14145
My case moved to RFE from Initial Review. I am full time employee of US IT MNC.
I am here since 3 year in US on L1. My same Company applied for COS L1 to H1B.
What are the chances of approval after RFE? (of course depends on the RFE and our response to the RFE)
If on L1 – i have seen once it goes to the RFE – Probability of rejection increase.
is it the case with H1B as well.
In that case ur chances of rejection is very less.. Don’t worry and wait for the rfe and hope fully ur employer will be able to answer all the info .. All the best
Thanks JK. Finger Crossed.
How much time it takes to reach RFE to Immigration Attorney
Is it via Postal or Email?
Should i ask my company immigration attorney immediately Or i should wait for them to come back to me.
My case is Regular Proc..
For RP it will take 2 weeks to get the rfe thru post. Once ur attorney receives then theywould give min 2 months to reply ur rfe. Once filled again it may take 1 -2month to get the final status…
Meantime u can check with attorney whether he received rfe info from USCIS … Share ur rfe questions…Hope it will be approved
All the best
Thanks buddy. my status changed to RFE today only. I will wait for at least 1 week to give call to attorney. i will share the news as i get it. Thanks.
Finally i received the RFE from Attorney today,
USCIS is seeking evidence that demonstrate that there will be a bona fide US job opportunity in a specialty occupation for the beneficiary and that, throughout the proposed US assignment, my company will maintain the right to control the means and mechanisms by which the beneficiary performs the professional responsibilities
1. End-Client Letter
2. Right to Control Letter
3. Completed Itinerary of Services for the proposed US position
4. Organizational chart for the project that you will work on during the US assignment
5. 3 most recent paystubs and any Form W-2s
6. Annual Performance Reviews for the past fiscal year
7. Offer Letter//Employment Agreement//Salary Adjustment Letters//Promotion Letters//Temporary Transfer Letter – as applicable
I can get everything as requested since i am working with same employer and client past 52 months.
Both (Employer and Client) are US MNC.
Not sure – what are the chances for approval…Finger crossed. 🙂
WAC14143XXXXX, June 19 got approved, post decesion activity
Can u plz share next three digits also… Thanks
Got mine approved on jun 16
Recipt no EAC14139xxxxx
My receipt is 141-37X-XXXX
I did not even get an official receipt from USCIS. HR gave the receipt # through check cashed.
Case is in Initial review since forever.
Anyone else in this series?
Has anyone received approval notice this week?
Yes, one of my friends got it approved on 18th june RP/No AD
Receipt No. WAC14144. Mine is still in progress (WAC14145), fingers crossed!
Are there anyone who is still waiting to hear from Amazon/Fragomen?
yes. im waiting for fregoman…
Fragomen and still no reply about rejection
I got the receipt No.from my employer today. The receipt got generated in may 17th and still in initial review stage.
I am very surprise about it.
I have been checking on this forum since April,thank you for everyone sharing information.Good luck for everyone for the application or any other plans.
Congrats man!
This is what called serendipity !!
Enjoy…
I am also still not received -ve or +ve response!
I received the rejection packet in a small fed ex shipment along with the rejection letter and the checks.
Does your check has stamped “for deposit only” at the back?
I don’t know about check and how many applicants. i got email notification from my employer. rp|ad,wac and generated on may 17th.i am not sure when my employer received it,i only got notified yesterday.
can you share more info about application please. I mean AD/non-AD? RP/PP? CA/VA?
Thanks
Hi Big Surprise,
Ca you please share your Receipt number. Also can you ask your employer how many cases he got like this?It would be really helpful if you share these info.
EAC141435**** , June 16 approved, Post decision activity. Hope everyone will hear the good news.
Whoo! good for you. still no answer. hope that 41% chances are good enough…
2 of my friends applied. One of them got his packed back. Another friends’ was approved. Mine is still somewhere out there, with no information yet and this wait is killling. I wish they understood how it feels to be left hanging like this with every decision on hold. I wanted to buy a TV to watch the world cup, but cannot cause I dont know if I will be here or have to leave the country and don’t want to invest in uncertainity. I know it sounds dumb, but people in my shoes would understand.
Definately understand you . I have the same feeling 🙁
What a cry baby!!!
AD/PP –> I haven’t received my rejection package yet, Is any one in same situation? Thanks.
Is anyone still waiting for an answer??? This wait for the receipt or rejection is killing!!! Is there anyway we can find out?
I’m still waiting as well. filled my request with fragoman…
Same here. Still waiting for my package. My employer applied as AD/PP trough Fragomen. They keep saying that update is to come in the following weeks. Same response for the last two months. Feel very frustrated.
My wife filled hear application with Fragoman, still no answer. seems lost…altough from time to time i do see approvals.
Rejected Packet returned- Non AD/Regular/Vermont
Wait is over…Rejection package is received by Attorney….As i already started my planB, feeling very happy to move on continuously with full throttle…
Pls don’t keep hopes if you don’t receive any receipt or check is not en-cashed…
My employer told me that USCIS might consider for another lottery… not sure how far that is true.
dont keep high hopes on that…Pls work on Plan b and moveo n..If it come on your way then you are good…but its very less-likely u will get receipt nowon..
mine was Non aD/RP/VT
What are these Plan B options ? no time to get a job that sponsors and isn’t subject to the gap…
Thanks for the advice
no way this will be happend. USCIS has no time to do a second lottery . Wake up and prepare for your plan B. Please consult your attorney.
Today I got my H1b Packet back.
Finally wait time came to an end.
Good Luck for all those who are waiting ..
Second time to apply H1B. was not selected last year, and it happend again this year. Just feel unfair to those who already worked in the states . Should those people get higher chance in the lottery?
Feeling very sorry for you and others trying second time……..thing is every year no. of applications are increasing and chance of selection goes down……. i have same fear next year….. so only way is to do same way how others are getting selected by abusing system filing multiple applications….. or USCIS feels sorry for us and increase master’s quote…..to 35000 and reg by 85000
You are right. Definately suggest all to fill multiple application next year. Since this is my last chance, I will not apply H1B next year. My OPT extension will be expired next year Jan. I’m preparing to go back to school for MBA. In this freedom country , lottery system should not even be exist.
Feel sad for all the foreigners. Good Luck to your next year application.
Why do several applications? it’s messed up!!!!!!!!!!! First, it’s against the “rules” of USCIS, and second of all, if everyone does that, there will be nearly 500,000 applications per year. Once the lottery done, if they see you applied several times, you’re denied the visa, and since the others didn’t get selected and packages are returned, there won’t be a second selection. Doing several application is the most absurd decision, not only do you mess with your own future, but you also mess with other people future!
Hey Escape,
Thanks for your suggestion don’t worry you are doing and just apply once you will be selected next year may be next to next year may be never………
BTW it is not illegal………. lot of guys are doing then why not me……. if USCIS denies multiple application then you will have more chances of winning which is good for you…..and others……
Nerd,
Here is the quote from the USCIS that you can find on their websites:
“USCIS will deny or revoke multiple or duplicative petitions filed by an employer for the same H-1B worker and will not refund the filing fees.”
So not only, if you apply several times, you will be denied, but in addition, they will keep the filing fees, and that includes from all petitions!
The denial comes after the lottery, so there is no re-selecting the people that were first kicked out by it.
Consequently, making several application is good for no one!
Plus, I don’t know of any employer that would be ready to pay several times the fees that are enticed to applying for H1 visa. Just a reminder that it is FRAUD!!!!! to pay for your own visa application. You can only pay for the prenium processing if you desire, but that’s all.
Yes, you have already answered your own question.
We all know that a lot of people filed multiple applications under DIFFERENT employer , in the end they just decide one employer that they like to work with . SO people like us miss the lottery . It is just a suggustion to get higher chance for winning next year’s lottery . Multiple application is unfair , but you have to play with USCIS and those fake applicants… just my suggestion, since I will not be in the lottery for next year, and dont want innocent people to lose again.
First of all , U can apply multiple times but not from a same employer, same company or parent, child or associate company with the existing one.