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,
Please suggest me on this..should I opt for converting it in PP after waiting for so long or wait for my case status update..
Hi guys,
I am also having the same case. Me too still waiting for the status since Sep 2014.No luck. I am planning to convert it in premium processing. Will it help now or I should wait for some more time with hope.
Hi
I am planning to apply for h1b visa in April 2015 by premium process.
Will I get back full premium processing fee if my visa not get selected in lottory?
yes, your employer will get it back
Hi Friends,
Does anyone know when lottery results for not selected petitions will be revealed.
Hi,
I am getting worried, since i am still in initiail review. Is anyone still there who is in initial review.
Can someone teeel me if i can call USCIS directly to know about the status of my case .
I am in the same situation. It is still in initial review. Calling USCIS will not help because only petitioner can call and get the update.
Even i am waiting without any clue why my case is stuck.
Hi Guys,
I got 2nd RFE and that is on Employer, can someone help me to understand the process and tell me whether I will get approval or not?
Few Details:
1. I will be working for employer only, no client letter is required
2. Engineering graduate with 8 years of exp.
3. 1st RFE was on employer (though employer did not tell me the detail of RFE and he said it’s very simple RFE)
4. 2nd RFE was on employer again (though employer did not tell me the detail of RFE and he said it’s very simple RFE), I got 2nd RFE on 23rd October.
Please guide me on this
hiiii
2
game end
phewww
Guyssss
Plz help me
My case received a RFE and it changed to RFE response review and today it went back to initial review today and it is mentioning that On September 25, 2014, your address was changed relating to the I129, PETITION FOR A NONIMMIGRANT WORKER that you filed.
and I did not changed my address any idea???
That’s what happened with me as well.
RFE -> RFE RR -> Initial Review (Same description) -> RFE RR -> Acceptance
(1 day each)
Hi Juna,
After ‘acceptance’, how long did it take for you to get the approval?
Hi,
My H1b petition says Consulate office as Mumbai.
I am flying back to Delhi and will be there for next one month. In this case, Can I attend my H1b interview in Delhi instead of Mumbai?
Can anyone help with this query?
Lottery picked – April 10th
RFE- June 4th
RFE-Response – Aug 11th
Approved-Sep 19th
Regular Processing
RFE received: 28th July
RFE response sent: 12 Sept
RFE response received by uscis: 16 sept
petition approved: 23rd sept
one word: YAYYYYYYYYY
congrats
Can I ask which centre your case was progressed?
Vermont processing centre
Hi All,
My VISA is pending response for RFE with the following details.
The RFE is for Employee-Employer Relationship, Right to Control and the Agreement between the client and my company.
Dates that I know
Petition Filed on : 01-Apr-2014
Lottery Selection Mail Recieved from My company VISA dept : 09-May-2014
RFE Mail recieved from My company VISA dept : 06-Jun-2014
Last Date to Respond to RFE at USCIS : 22-Jul-2014
RFE Responded by my company VISA Dept to Attorney on : 08-Jul-2014
Haven’t heard back anything from them. By when can I expect a response for my RFE from USCIS.
Also as my Employer has filed my VISA, and I don’t have any means to get my Receipt Number and track it directly on the USCIS website.
Please help me with the query.
Best Regards
Aks
Also to mention.. My VISA is filed under Regular Processing
If your employer has not heard back yet from uscis regarding your rfe case, they can place a service request with them since rfe response time is max 60 days.
Also you can request them to share with you the receipt number
People who are not selected in the lottery. Can someone please post a sample copy of rejection letter.
Some Fraud companies are faking the rejection letter.
This will help us all
H1B Luck Start Date : April 01 2014 🙂 🙂
Application Receipt Date : April, 10, 2014
RFE Date : June, 20, 2014 (Employee – Employer Relation & Right of Control)
RFE Response Date : August, 15, 2014
Approval Date : September, 10, 2014
Good Luck Guys…
Congrats buddy!!!
Its good news.
Congrats Dude.
Mine approved on 11th September. RFE response review was on 28th August.
Good luck with visa stamping.
Hi,
I had filed H1B COS for my wife who is on H4 here.Got picked up in lottery.However the case status still shows as Initial Review since April 10th,2014.
Do you suggest to upgrade to premium or wait for some more time?Her employer says to wait for one more week.
Any one is the same state…
Receipt # WAC141425XXXX.
Call USCIS and let them know. WAC.. will not take this much time to process. Your case may stuck somewhere. You will get decision in 1 week after you called USCIS. We have to call them and let them know if we dont see any reponse on our case.
Thanks for your response Krishna.Can I call USCIS or the petitioner has to call them?
you can call yourself to just let them know that nothing was happening on your case. for more serious enquiries your employer have to call them.
Applied H1b for my Wife.
Application recvied initially by USICS on 05/10/2014
Received RFE on 07/17/2014
RFE responded on 08/20/2014.
Status changed in USCIS Site to – RFE Response Submitted and received by USCIS on Aug 22nd 2014
Upgraded to Premium on 09/05/2014
H1-b got approved – 09/09/2014,
We filed for my husband H1b and got thru lottery.
RFE received: 6th June 2014
RFE responded: 1st August 2014 (Date when Attorney sent it to USCIS)
Status remains in RFE for more than a month now and haven’t even changed to RFE RR.
Requested our attorney to change the Regular to Premium processing on 5th September.
Can anyone help how much days it takes to convert the processing from regular to premium.
Also, will there be any email indicating 15 calendar days time frame started ?
Hi,
I haven’t received any thing till now. As per my employer my case is still awaiting for lottery status. By when the entire lottery list should be published? What is the last date for that?
Is there any chance for my case to get it selected in lottery as it is already very late?
Hi,
I too have been waiting for this. I thought I was the only one until I saw your post. Employer keeps telling me the same thing, no information yet. But he says there is a very slim chance of approval now.
So keeping the faith, lets see!
Do you know what is the probable last date of receiving lottery results? I thought 30th september is the last date as from 1st October people can fly to US.
I keep hearing many stories, like they have purposely kept 5-10% on hold so that if there are any rejections or withdrawals, they will pick it up from this pool. I’ve also heard rumors that since there is no rejection packet yet, the chances are very high. Also heard that some employers purposely keep rejection information with them for longer than needed(you know why)…
Is anyone still waiting for return packets? can return packets be lost?
Has anyone received any new receipts after may?
Guys
Is there anybody here who got RFE and been approved?
I want to know how long would it take for them to get back to you after submitting the RFE?
I am on the same boat. have been waiting for so long. It’s been more than 2 months.
Hi,
You mean 2 months after responding to RFE?
Do you mean it has been two month that you have submitted your RFE??
No It’s the status on USCIS website RFE……20 days I have responded to RFE.
I got RFE on June 2nd
RFE responded on August 3rd week.
Status changed in USCIS Site to – RFE Response Submitted and received by USCIS on Aug 22nd 2014
Aug 29th
my VISA got approved – On August 28, 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.
Hi guys, my company received rfe on my case on 7/29 and they haven’t responded back yet. I requested them to go for premium processing as I need to be in USA in oct but they say it’s not recommended. Uscis states the time for approval from rfe stage as 60 days max. Any idea if rfe is getting approved at a faster pace currently since it’s already sept and most visas are already approved.
Congrats.
Did you apply Premium service?
Since I have submitted my RFE by 21AUg and still no news
Did your case status changed to RFE response received on 21st?
My case status changed to RFE response received on 28th August. Wonder how long are they going to take to make decission.
@H1-b Applicant
YEA my case changed to RFE response review on 21st of aug and still no change, it has been forever.
Hi Suresh,
Did you get your approval notice? How long did it take?
Need an Advice
Got my approval on 18th straight without any RFE
I received the Doc today and it looks like the approval is for 1 Yr though the doc shows i applied for 3 yrs.
Any thoughts
Would i be able to renew it with any hassel?
Hello,
My H1B applicaion status is showing as below today, can someone suggest is it approved or ?
Post Decision Activity
On August 10, 2014, your notice I129, PETITION FOR A NONIMMIGRANT WORKER was processed and mailed to the address on record. If you have not received it within 30 days of Aug10, 2014, contact customer service at 1-800-375-5283. If you move while your case is pending, please call our customer service center at 1-800-375-5283.
It means you petition is approved and they delivered to you. But wether you or your employer (lawyer) moved from the address. It can be a case of filing two H1 petitions and they will be waiting that atleast 1 employer of them will request to revoke. And if that will not happen you need to wait for exactly 30 days.
As per my employer my application status is still in Initial Review. It has been in the same status for 3 around 3 months now. Should I ask my employer to raise an e-request to USCIS? will that help?
Hi All,
After a long wait my employer has told me that they have received a NOID (Notice of Intent to Deny) for my case from USCIS. Please tell me how should I deal with this situation. Does it mean my application will be denied eventually? What should be my next step.
Any help in this matter is very much appreciated.
Thanks in Advance
Nope !! Surely not. But NOID means when a agent looks at your case it doesn’t sound to him to approve ur petiton. They will ask you some missing documents to provide. If you will be able to give them , You will get ur H1. Ask ur employer wht documents they r asking.
Check also if ur employer hv a red flag from USCIS before.
Thanks for ur reply.
My employer has told me USCIS mentioned in their notice that in my client invitation letter the date of work commencement was 15 th Nov 2014 whereas the H1b start date is on 1st Oct 2014. So there is a conflict.
So they want the Client Invitation letter again. And they are also asking for the itinerary letter.
Can you tell me what do you mean by red flag? Do you mean any case of denials before?
An Update Guys I am not sure why My H1b was approved straight on 18th of July.
Gott he letter today and its approved one for 1 Yr for some reason though the dec from Attorney states that i applied for 3 yrs
I dint get any RFE
Would this mean that i wont be able to renew my H1b ??
Please reply.
Hi,
Mine is approved …thanks to God and also to this forum for keeping me inspired and updated information for last 3 months. My case number is EAC1414XXXXXX. I wish best of luck to all those are waiting for their approval.
I am in USA now with a visitor visa. Can I change my status to H1B here or I need to travel back and come again with H1B visa stamped ? I shall appreciate any helpful reply.
Thanks
Mithu
No man you have to come back and Fly again on H1 dont work on B1/B2 much 🙂
Hi Everyone,
I just received my approval notice. You wouldn’t believe how happy I am. I believe that the E-request my employer did due to the long waiting time helped a lot!.
EAC141425XXX – RP – Non-AD
Notification Date: 04/29/2014.
Applition being out of the U.S.
Thanks to this forum which has helped me to know more about the procedure.
I wish the best for all of you guys!
Hi All,
I received and RFE 10 days back. I am not aware of questions and employer is not telling. He just says that he will definitely respond in 2 months. All those who got RFE , could you please tell what questions did USCIS ask ?
I hope everyone who has got an RFE get cleared and lucky.
Thanks
RFE’s are of different kinds. Ask your employer / attorney what your RFE is about
My employer received RFE in June and responsed a couple days ago. I’m concerning to change my file process to premium. Did your employer tell you why he doesn’t recommend filing premium process during reviewing? Thank you
yes, he said that USCIS doesn’t appreciate people opting for premium processing while awaiting approval. In the past there have been many instances where if premium processing is applied for during rfe, they issue a second rfe for any pointless reason. my case status shows as RFE since yesterday though no notice has been received by my employer yet. this wait has been horrendous and i was keen to convert to premium processing but it is not advisable per my employer.
yes he says that USCIS officers get angry when people opt for premium processing while rfe is issued. they think why this candidate wants to hurry as much especially when they point out that the current documents determine the candidate’s ineligibility/further proof requirement.
FYI,
Today, I has passed 3 months since I received my receipt number which is EAC14142XXXXX . This waiting has been extremely hard because I’m about to end a contract with my employer in my country and I can’t looking for another job just for 1 or 2 months. The worst part is that the USCIS website says the processing time should be only 2 months.
Is anyone else waiting as I am?
since you have passed the 60 day processing time, you can ask your employer to create a “service request” regarding your application with the USCIS which may expedite your approval process
You should proceed for Premium service.
I’m going to talk with my employer about those procedures.
Thank you guys, for your advice. I really appreciate them.
Applying for Premium processing during processing is not recommended- my employer said.
Hi Ad rp vt, My employer received RFE in June and responsed a couple days ago. I’m concerning to change my file process to premium. Did your employer tell you why he doesn’t recommend filing premium process during reviewing? Thank you
My employer told me that the law firm put an e-request about my case due to the long waiting time. Also, they were informed that the Vermont Center was presenting a serious processing delay for H-1B visa cap cases – It was obviuos.
good tha your employer put an e request.. my employer was unwilling to do so.. they said 3-6 months is the actual standard time and we should wait. they said uscis will make sure they clear everyone’s case by oct 1
They said they put the e-request for my case and yesterday I’ve got the approval.
The USCIS website says the processing time is 2 months. They are not meeting that time frame.
happy for you Daniel.
After 4-5 months of horrendous wait, my status showed as rfe on Monday 🙁
so my wait is just getting worse with all the stress
Hi,
My case is quite weird.
My company had filed a COS for me from L1 to H1.
My petition got approved and was showing in “Post Decision Activity”.
But my company immigration department found that instead off sending I797A, USCIS has sent I797C with petition details and petition end data (whcih is 2 yrs from now).
So, they got in touch with USCIS to get it corrected.
Now in USCIS website, my petition has moved back to “Acceptance” status.
Questions:
Are they again going to review my documents and will it again go through the entire process?
Can it now again go for RFE or for that matter, Rejected????
Quite tensed.
Please help.
Yes !! So it will start form zero again and you have to wait atleast for 3 weeks to get a result on your case. Most likely You will get approval by the 3 week time.
My employer applied for H1b this year for me but he says my petition is wait-listed.How much hopes are there for wait-listed petitions to get approval.Till now have not got any information of visa.Please help!!
OMG I can not believe it
after 4 month of horrendous today I got a RFE I am so afraid that they are gonna deny me. What are the procedures after RFE?
Hi Mira,
You have to send all of the missing document to them for review and then you’ll get the decision. Don’t lose hope.
Mine is still in Initial Review since April 29th. EAC14142XX
Can you tell me what kind of documents they asked for??
Hey Daniel
I don’t know yet since I found it today from USCIS website.
My attorney gonna receive the RFE in couple of days.
same here
Mira,
Don’t panic. RFE is becoming common nowadays. They won’t deny if your employer responds with proper documents/answers. They will work it out. Once responded, most of the cases are approved after a RFE. Goodluck
@Amigo Oh thanks for your nice comment
I hope everything goes well
Don’t trust the false hope and sugercoat of amigo. He is a cheat. Ask your employer to deal this rfe seriously so that USCIS do not go for NOID.
Amit,
I am not here to give false hope. Can’t you read what I have posted? I said they have to respond properly with the docs which means seriously. If you can’t understand what ppl post better don’t comment here.
Hi,
Don’t worry. The next after RFE is scheduling for visa and clear it and fly !! Allnthe best .
RFEs can be scaled from very simple to very complex and most them are actually approved after getting required documents from the employer. Although it will take some more time and waiting is painful specially while you already have waited 3/4 months.
Hi
Can any one let me know the process as how to take appointment for visa interview for Mumbai consulate. which online form I need to fill
thanks for your help
Hi Madhukar,
You need fill DS160 on CEAC. Then create a profile in ustraveldocs and fill details there and book an appointment.
Hi,
Thanks for the mail
Do we need to have H1 b PETITION document approval handy while filing ds160 form or filling details in ustravelsdoc
You don’t need the approval notice i797 for filling the DS160 form and ustraveldocs. Only thing you might be interested to know from i797 is the consulate where you have to attend the interview, for which you can ask the employer/attorney to send a scanned copy of i797. Then You can starting filling the form.
I missed another important thing. i797 will also have till when your petition is approved. You will need that to fill start/end date of your stay in US. Once you get the soft copy of i797 you can start filling the form.
Make sure you fill the DS 160 in case you have dependents and before getting teh appointmnet you need to pay the fee. Please check the below site, read it completely for H1B visa stamping process and then start the process. While filling you may need your details related to experince, education, tarvel history, parents details , salary at us, address where yu’ll stay at US etc.
http://www.ustraveldocs.com/in/in-niv-visatypeinfo.asp#niv
I meant you need to fill DS 160 for dependents as well.
After 4 months of horrible wait- my case status shows “RFE” sent on 7/28
FML
Got my approval notice, after 3 months of wait.
AD/RP/VT
EAC1413755***
Gud luck to deserving all.
congrats! mine is very similar to yours- EAC141-375-XXX… So some positive news after the long wait
Hope u get it soon.
Saw another approval yesterday 20 numbers before my receipt number.
got rfe after 4 months of wait today 🙁
Mostly it will be just asking you to provide docs that might have not been clear . Gud luck
Finally Approved
EAC141475XXXX
Post Decision Activity
On July 17, 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.
For approved applications/petitions, post-decision activity may include USCIS sending notification of the approved application/petition to the National Visa Center or the Department of State. For denied applications/petitions, post-decision activity may include the processing of an appeal and/or motions to reopen or reconsider and revocations
congrats Ash
Could you post your time line here
I havent received any update on my H1B status. It shows awaiting lottery status. By when can i expect it would turn to selected or not?
Hi Missy,
Where does it show that your application awaits lottery status?
Status provided by my company..
Guys
I have applied for m-1 extension till i get my H1-B approval
If my H1-B get approved first should I leave the country? Sunce my pervious I-20 has been expired and I am waiting for my extension answer
Hi guys,
I got a RFE wherein I need to get my credentials evaluated by evaluating agency. Any ideas which one to use as there are many and which ones are reputed and acceptable by USCIS?
Thanks.
I would say its better to consult your Attorney.
The best one is WES but you better consult with your employer. They may use the usual agency.
Offcourse WES.They take more then a month once they receive the attested marksheets to complete the process.
RFE Recieved : 05/14/2014
RFE Sent : 07/02/2014
Approval Date : 07/10/2014
Hi Rakesh
Congo.
What RFE you had received?
I got RFE related to Employee-Employer relationship and Right to Control.
Mine was a relatively straight forward RFE where they had requested for my W-2’s , pay stubs , company’s tax filling documents and wage reports of all employees!
Another friend of mine got a RFE with employee employee relationship – once they submitted he got it approved in 10 days.
Dont worry you should be fine if your attorney submits all the requested documents!
Hi Rakesh,
I have not yet received RFE Notice Hard copy ..I have received RFE on 26 june 2014 , its been more than 2 weeks, Is there any way to know what could be the reason ,y my filing company yet not received RFE Notice Hard copy. May i know for you how many days it took to get notice from USCIS.
Appreciate your reply or some suggestion
Thanks
My attorney received the RFE in like 4 business days.
I would advice you to get in touch with your attorney. The sooner you submit the RFE sooner you will get approval notice.
My company took 45 days to submit my RFE. As soon as they submitted , it was approved in a weeks time!
Good Luck!
Hey Rakesh , congrats . What was ur number ?
WAC1413652XXX
I really dont think the series matters . Its just been random this time around!
Hi Rakesh,
Congrats! Did your employer file your petition on premium process?? It’s really fast for you to get a result after your RFE submission. It has been 60 days since my attorney got my RFE. He is still working on my RFE response. I am just considering if I need to change it to premium processing . Thank you!
Regular processing!
My employer took ages to send stuffs to my attorney. Once they sent it to the attorney he took only few days to submit to USCIS. Once it reached USCIS it took less than 10 days to get my approval.
Don’t worry. If you have all the documents you should be good.
Thank you Rakesh!
Am also facing the same situation.. Status changed to RFE on 27 June but the documents didn’t reach Attorney yet. Planning to call USCIS on Monday to get an update.. Whats the status at your end. Did you get your documents?
Has anyone else in this forum faced this issue. Please share your comments
Thanks
Finally the long wait is over. got the petition approved.
Thanks to this forum for valuable information and support from other folks who are on the same boat.
I wish everyone those who are waiting to receive the good news soon.
All the very best!!!!
Congrats and your EAC series was….?
I Am Happy July 11, 2014 at 12:34 pm
EAC1414051xxx Finally the long wait is over. got the petition approved on 15th and was notified today on 17th… Thanks to this forum for valuable information and support from other folks who are on the same boat.
I wish everyone those who are waiting to receive the good news soon.
All the very best!!!!
Immigration team said, we can expect Approval/Decision by
this month end, for those initial review status.
Anybody gets Approval/Decision please update here..
thanks, Rajesh
Hi Rakesh, From which company you are from.
I am not heared anything for H1B petition from my employer and he say has not heard anything from attorney.
Is there anyway where i can track my petition? Any cut-off date for approvals or rejections?
Anyobe is on same boat
Am in the same boat . My employer says wait one more week.
Same boat. Never ending madness.
Dear All – After a long wait, I see an update on IHP of fragomen as below. Does this mean the rejection in lottery for H1B 2015?
Date Matter Description
07-07-2014 X-1X Received rejection notice from USCIS
Thanks
It means Rejection..Sorry Dude..
HI
I got selected in h1 b lottery, but my status is still in initial review.
Anybody in same boat ???
Any idea about cut off date for approval or rejection after winning the lottery?
yes my case is also still in initial review since more than 3 months now…
ad/rp/vt. same boat. eagerly waiting. EAC14137***** What are ur #s, if u can share pls.
same.. I am also waiting and my receipt # is EAC141-375-****
waiting……. EAC14141…..
Waiting since April 29th when I received my receipt number. EAC 14142XXXXX. It’s been more than 45 bussiness days.
Waiting since April 10, EAC1414051xxx..
EAC1414051xxx….in Initial Review 🙁
Mine EAC14147. Still in initial review . Waiting for decision . Hope it comes soon for all .
Did you get your lottery results yesterday? Iam still waiting for mine.
I am not heared anything for H1B petition from my employer and he say has not heard anything from attorney.
Is there anyway where i can track my petition? Any cut-off date for approvals or rejections?
I have heard from some of my friends who’s H-1b is rejected are getting VRN Number. Does anyone know what is VRN Number? Is there any way to track VRN Number?
Finally the wait is over.
Status shows post decision and the approved letter is mailed.
Case # wac1414554###
Did you receive petition hard copy, mine approved on may16 th didn’t received yet
Got it today.. Status changed on Friday and got the hard copy today.
GUYS
I have been checking different case number in uscis website
and there are lots of denial I am so stressed out
RFEs or denials? can u share one/two number
No not RFE in the decision section and it is mentioning the denial
omg I am totally freaked out
yeah EAC1413751…….
My H1 employer informed me that he got my rejection package and that he will return my money after deducting the lawyers fee, but refuses to send me a copy of the rejection letter. Could he be a fraud? Could it be possible that he never applied for me? Is there another way to confirm?
Kiran,
I am on same boat as you, except my employer has premised to refund full amount, as they get the packet.
But as long as your employer refund some amount, it is not an absolute fraud.
Next time dont go with them.
PAV
So are you saying your employer is also refusing to show you the rejection letter? What reason are they saying?
Kiran,
Sorry that I confused you, my case is not exactly same as you.
My employer has not received my rejection letter so far including 3/4th of people. But they have promised to refund full amount. Not sure they will show the rejection letter.
You guys deserve to be rejected for paying your H1B filing fees yourself through a consultant or someone similar. Only because of people like you genuine applications get rejected. Leave your filth back home and don’t try to corrupt the system here.
I am sorry if this is coming across as harsh, but this the fact.
I second you Bharat !
I third you Bharat! I did everything according to the rule and was not selected through the lottery! A better system should be put in place prior to the lottery to eliminate multiple applications and fraud such as having paid for your own hb1.
There is nothing we can do, there are some individuals who only want to be here for the sake of gloating and take all the measures to make it happen right or wrong.
PAV I see from your earlier comment that you are waiting for a refund….if that is true you are apparently not on the same playing field.
Now they are whining over the RFE and how they can come up with duplicate documents to convince USCIS. Good luck with that..let the gods shine on you bright people.
Bharat what is the correct way of getting to US? I have seen many people going to US from service based companies who don’t even deserve to go to US. They are just able to apply as there is lot of biasing in the system. And after reaching to US in some time they just switch over to other companies.
Hey Sumeet,
Even though the service based companies sending over candidates is legal (though biased) I am in no way questioning the approach. After all the need to tech guys is genuine, I am pointing fingers primarily at those people back in India who go through the same fake consultancies here in the US for H1B, secondly – people who come here for M.S some university some degree some consultancy and lastly I would be pointing fingers at those service companies who file H1B to project to the client that they have the capacity to handle the project even before it goes through. What’s the point of filing for employees who will never make it to the US for a genuine project / need.
Friends,
I got my case and It says its in RFE status but, my employer is not giving clarity information on what docs they required….now he says query is on me and he ask the tution fee reciepts so I feel its a silly reason …now I want to know the exact documents USICS want to required to clear my RFE.
Now coming to point can call customer care directly with case reference and ask them on the details? is that safe ….please suggest !!!!
no, only employer can call customer service and get the details.
ohhk so i will go with him ….
i have completed my graduation long back i mean 7years back and as per the mail from USICS my employer says they want my tuition fee receipts …i have collage for duplicates I should see how this can work for my situation.
Strange rfe I have to say. I have no proof of tuition fees