I’m responding to one of the comment under H1B Visa 2009 Lottery Results article. Let me explain what is my understanding how USCIS handles the H1B Visa 2009 Applications.
Once USCIS receive the applications, unique bar code was attached to the application and that bar code was used for random lottery selection. If the application selected will be then checked if its submitted under regular h1b processing or h1b premium processing.
If the application was submitted under premium processing, then H1B approval receipt will be mailed to the attorney who filed your H1B Visa application. You can contact the attorney to see the results. As per the interim final rules for H1B Visa 2009, H1B Receipt will be sent only to those application selected under lottery process. If your attorney received the H1B filing Receipt, then your H1B Visa for 2009 is approved.
Online Status Check:
Answers is Yes and No.
It’s not possible to search or lookup if your application is submitted or not before you get Application Receipt Number.
Once you have the receipt number, you can create an alert notification at USCIS Case Status Online. Once your H1B Visa is approved, email will be sent to you.
One of the other way is check if the check you submitted for USCIS is cleared in your bank. But you will have to ask Attorney if the check they sent is deposited by USCIS. this not the right way, but can indicate that your H1B Visa is selected in random lottery.
Hi…i files on April 1st with premium processing for h1b (non masters cap). i still have not heard anything - given that the 15 day period started on April 14th, does this mean i did not make it through the lottery since 15 days have already passed?
Thanks.
I wouldn’t say that. unless you get your money back or hear form Attorney, you have reasons to be positive about your Visa.
dear sir,
actually i want to my status of H1B visa 2008. how can i know abt my application no. which is submited for the process of H1B visa..
thanks sir
LalaRam Dhawan
Designation:- java developer
Hi,
Are there still any chances of getting the +ve response for H1 B 2008. Is the process for announcing the lottery result complete or it is still under processing.
Kindly Update.
Many Thank’s
Hi,
My petition was filed on April 6th in Masters cap under premium processing. My lawyer still did not receive the receipt number from USCIS. Are there still chances for positive response? Can you give me an idea how long it may take?
Thank you very much.
Ravi.
I guess many of us are waiting to know the results for lottery process. Also my employer has applied for me on 1st Apr, but still no information from him!
My employer said that your application has been selected beacuase he got to know that fee check for my application has been cleared. and waiting for receipt within a week.
Does this means that my application has been selected.?
Yes Sandeep it means that you are got your H1B. Congrats!!
When I will come to know the lottery result of H1B Visa 2009
is approved. Please reply
HI ,
This is Venkata ,I applied for H1-B.I got mail from my new saying that your application got selected in lottery and has given EAC Number.How can check status of My application.
Thanks and Regards,
Venkata
Hi,
I got to know from my lawyer that check which we have sent to usic has been encashed by NIS but still he didnt get I-797C.He said wait for few more days for official notice. Does it mean that I got selected in lottery or there is any doubt?
Hi,
Somebody can help me whether a persone can be selected in lottery or not if check has been encashed by NIS?
Thanks
Vijay
My company applied for 3 people 2 people got receipt on 8 th May 2008. My attorney mailed me on 14th MAY 2008 that it SEEMED my application has not been selected. But he has not received any notification from USCIS about my case. Then how an attorney can say it seemed not selected. What are the parameters, how long should i stay hopeful that my application can get +ive response since its already 16th MAY 2008. As to my assumption no one has received so far rejection status, as USCIS might send notifications to those whose applications has been selected. So delay means can be -ive.
Can any body please confirm getting receipt / EAC No from employer means selected in lottery ?
Hi All,
Is this site really helpful to us? I have shoot one question regarding my H1B visa…But I havent received any answer on it. My question is “My lawyer says that the check we sent has been enchased by the INS, so getting chance for select in lottery is high”…somebody can help me regards it.
Thanks
Vijay
Hi,
I applied for H1B through a H1B Sponsper. As said in happy school blog that we need to wait not late than 2nd June..I did not contacted my Sponser yet..He told me the same thing..What should i ask for my employer?
@Vijay: Instead of commenting, if this site is of any help, it would appreciate, if you can read all the articles about H1B. I have written about 30 articles in last 1 month, if you did happen to read each article, you should have come to know the answer to your question. Again, I’m writing this blog to help others, its not something like you paid me to answer your question.
@Sandeep: Congrats, If you got EAC number then you got H1B approval.
@Rehna : I’m not sure if USCIS will send rejection letter, they will just return the check along with the application.
Hi Raghuram,
Thanks for your comment
Thanks
Vijay
Hi I have applied For H1B,But i didnot get any update from my employeer Are there any chance for me ???
I have filed my H1B, with the Premium Process but the thing is that my attorney claims that USCIS requested to have the form filled with Blue ink instead. I still have not heard a response. Is there something fishy about this? How can I know if I definitly did not get my H1B with the Premium processing? Thanks
I meant by just the Premium process application form.
Hi ,
My consultancy called up on May 9th 2008 and told me that my cheque has been encashed but till now I havent received any receipt number.
How long should I wait for the coveted number.Please advice.. I am undoubtedly tensed …..
Hi All,
I got receipt for my H1B visa filling under non master cap. Notice date state 6th May on the receipt, but still says online status shows “Case received and pending”. It’s 21st MAY. How long does it take generally to get a response? And what are the chances to get Reject? Since it takes so long almost 3 weeks now does it mean they are going to reject? After getting receipt, bit worried…….Please help.
Hi Nage,
Can you bit elaborate your case:
1)When did ur check get encashed?
2)When did you get reciept?
B’coz my check got encashed on 12th may but still I didnt get any receipt. I’m worried about it.Can somebody tell how long it takes for getting receipt?
Thanks
Vijay
Hi Vijay,
I got my receipt already, I am not very sure about when my check got encashed, But in receipt there is section called “Notice date it which it is mention 6th May”.( I belive this might be the same day check got encashed).
I got a receipt last week on 13th May.
My worry is that it sill in pending status. Waiting for approval.I don’t know how long that gonn take.
nage
hi to all, just as most of you are waiting, i myself had been waiting in agony cuz my check was encashed last april 15 and up to now i haven’t received any mail from the uscis for the receipt number. I had applied under the premium processing and i am troubled by the fact that it is more than 15 days from the lottery and no result yet. my lawyer told me to wait for the first week of june for the final result cause maybe i was on the wait list. If you are on a wait list does the uscis cashed your check already? would they return the check if you are not selected on the the wait list? as per uscis memo on their site, wait list entrees are either approved or returned with fees. still waiting for my fate
hi,
case type : I-129
my receipt says ” Petition for a non immigrant worker ”
what does it mean ??
regards
Hello All,
My employer applied for H-1B visa with premium processing.
But till now i haven’t heard anything from them.
It looks like i have ran out of luck again as it happened last year too with me.
Is there any hope for me still???
@Honey : Wait for another 2 weeks before you decide about H1B status. but, hard fact is, you might be out of luck this time too. Let us know if you hear anything.
Hi Raghuram,
Thanks for that info now atleast i am happy.
Thanks,
Nage
Have USICS started sending the rejections for the petitions??
hi all i got receipt in h1b visa and in receipt notice date is 29 april 2008 and when i see my case status online it saw your case in recieve but pending.so what they mean to say? how long time to take for approval.and if i have a receipt then it is 100 % chance to get h1b visa.plz let me know the answer as soon as.
thanks
paresh patel
Please let me know if any body has got a waitlist or rejection notification for H1
Hi Paresh,
Can you pls tell, when your check got encashed and when did you get receipt?
@Raghuram:As you know about my case,Do you think in a week I will be getting any official notice as USICS has commited that they will diclare result not latter than 2nd june. I’m worried about my case and it is making me sleeples.
Thanks
Vijay
Hi all!
I applied for an H1B visa and my employer sent 4 checks:
- I-129. Application fee
- I-539. Spouse H4 application fee
- Fraud prevention
- Training fee
I haven’t got any receipt but the I-129 and I-536 checks where encashed, could that mean something or I need to wait for either a receipt or the fraud prevention and training fee checks to be encashed?
Thanks !!
hi to all..my case is also same i got an mail from my company on 13th may that i am selected in lottery but still did not recieve my reciept number.please tell me that wheather my app is really selected or is in doubtfull condition .i am safe or not.please repy me as soon as possible.
Dear Raghuram,
Today I got to know the receipt number behind the check ..and I have checked it on USICS website…It is saying “Case Received and Pending”…What does it mean? Still I haven’t received any official notice from them…I’m worried about it….can you please elaborate about my case….
Thanks
Vijay
Hi Raghuram,
Below is status of my case on usics site:
“Application Type: I129, PETITION FOR A NONIMMIGRANT WORKER
Current Status: Case received and pending.
On May 1, 2008, we received this I129 PETITION FOR A NONIMMIGRANT WORKER, and mailed you a notice describing how we will process your case. Please follow any instructions on this notice. We will notify you by mail when we make a decision or if we need something from you. If you move while this case is pending, call customer service. We process cases in the order we receive them. You can use our processing dates to estimate when yours will be done. This case is at our VERMONT SERVICE CENTER location.”
Im just wondering about above status..becasue till now I havent received any official notice for receipt even.Does it mean that still my case has to be decide or it is in wait list?
I’m pretty much worry about this case..please help me out.
Thanks
Vijay
Hi Raghuram
I have applied my H1B visa through company.
My company says me to wait till last weekend of May 2008
to know the result.Are there still chances for me ?
Thanks
hi vijay, i think you have been selected from the lottery and you just have to waite for the approval. was the receipt number stamped at the back of the check? my check was also encashed but when i tried to look at the back of the check, there was no receipt number only a stamped from uscis. where was the receipt number located in your check? was it located together with the official stamp of the uscis or was it written on a separate space? at least you were able to access the uscis website don’t worry about it it is good as approve already you just have to waite
Hello everyone.. I am trying to answer many questions in the note:
1. Those filed under H-1B CAP in Vermont Service center will start receiving their receipt numbers OR Lottery rejection notices by June first week. So until then, relax.
2. Those H-1B filers who were able to find that their checks have been encashed, your case is selected for processing. So wait for the receipt number.
3. Those of you who have the receipt number, please visit http://www.uscis.gov and enter your receipt number in the bottom right corner where it says “Check case status” and find out if your case status.
Hope this answers all your questions.
Thanks for the explanation MDN, but I’m unclear about something, does everybody only sent a check for the whole amount? My employer sent four checks, two were encashed two were not, do you think that’s a bad thing?
Thanks again
@genmilf : I asked to my lawyer for receipt number and receipt number was behind the check. Beside of receipt number, there were to numbers also including the reference number.
@MDN: I have logged on uscis website and my case is “Case recieved and pending”. So wondering about it. Because till now I dont have any official notification either regrards receipt number or I797C.I got receipt number behind of my check. Can you pls elaborate my case ..because it is too long for waiting …im not sure whether I’m in or in wait list.
Thanks
Vijay
Hi All,
For those who have received their receipt number should have got the I797C Notice of Action. Or the Receipt Number would have shared by your employer after they receiving this Receipt Notice. You could ask our employer for the same if they havent shared it with you. Those who have not received any receipt by now can wait till June 2. If you check is cashed by USCIS then your employer would have received the I797C notice of Action Form or otherwise may be on the way.
If you are a PP case and still not heared about receipt number then I would say the chance are less that it being picked up.
and for other can still wait until June 2nd and still have some hope.
Usually by now most of the lots picked up in lottery should have been intimated. May be it all depend on the service center as well.
For Case Received and Pending the processing of the application and will take some 2 - 3 months for Approval. Usually that the time or sometime for lucky and premium cases quite early. Usually most of the pending cases get approval provided they donot find any discrepency with the candidature or the employer and etc. etc. I donot know what else they check on those application.
This is my understanding based on my experience and feedback from other H1B’s.
Hi Sharon,
I havent received official receipt number from USCIS but I got to know from the back of check and then seen my case is received and pending.So can you give some idea on it…What does it mean..not providing official receipt number but case received and pending…I’m worry about such case…pls notify me as soon as possible.
Thanks
Vijay
hi sharon,
one the application got selected in lottery u said he/she will get receipt number. after this his/her application will go through adjudication. as you said approval will take around 2-3 months, is this time starts from april 14th or from the time we get receipt number.
what will be the dead line to issue approvals and utmost by what can people have visa interview?
Hi,
My Case status shows “Case received and pending”.
what does this mean?
hi to all..my case is also same i got an mail from my company on 13th may that i am selected in lottery but still did not recieve my reciept number.please tell me that wheather my app is really selected or is in doubtfull condition .i am safe or not.please repy me as soon as possible.please update me..what does it mean..pplzzzz..m so worried
hi simran,
once you got though lottery u will get ur receipt number not later than 2nd june. so don’t get worried u will get it
Hey Pallavi,
May I know your application center It is vermont or CSC…pls let me know ur batch number :
Mine is vermonet and receipt number starts with EAC0814XXXXXXXX
For CSC It will be WAC…
My case is “Case Received and Pending” Dont know wats going on but by using batch number we can assumee where uscis are now.
Thanks
Vijay
hi everyone…
i see that most of you got at least some answer. i applied for h1b again this year. last year i got answer straight away that i wasnt the lucky one in the lottery. this year…still no answer. my attorney says that he will contact me as soon as he knowws something. shouldnt i at least know by now if i ‘won’ the lottery or not??plz any answer would help me. cheers
hi justyna,
first ask ur attorney whether the cheque is cashed by USCIS or not. if your cheque is cashed then you won the lottery and it will take some time to get your receipt number.
hoping for best
cheers
hari
thank you for your answer. i just sent email to my attorney. waiting for answer.
hey all
i havent got any news from my consultant till now and they say that uscis still has not cashed my cheque. so, can i conclude that i didnt get selected . it is already 29 of may , what can happen now?
so i got the reciept number. my case is received and pending. is it mean that im gonna get the visa???
plz help
hi ramya
don’t loose hope any thing may happen.
hi justyna,
congrats for getting the receipt number.now your case will be adjudicated by the USCIS.it will take around 8 to 10 weeks to get the approval. the chance of getting approval is 90% it depends on the documents ur attorney filed.
even my case is too pending i am waiting for the approval. first you register online so that u can get ur case status through e-mail
cheers
harish
I have applied for an H1B in MArch 2008.Till now I haven’t got any acceptance or rejection mail from USCIS.It’s 30th May and my employer said that they didn’t got any receipt from USCIS.Any idea how long would it take to get a mail confirming my H1B status from USCIS? I heard last date is June 2.
hi justyna,
congrats, was your application regular or PP
thnx hari..today i called my consultant he told me that they will update all the candidates n the 2nd week of june but 2nd june is last ..ill m worried..plz mail me..my email is:sonikabajaj123@gmail.com..waitn for reply..thnx very much and congrts to those who gt the recpt num…thnx once again
hi futlottery
to be honest- i have no idea. i didnt apply under master cap. just found out yesterday that my attorney got the receipt no. my attorney is living in states and i just came back few months ago from there. i guess im gonna start to pack my bags again:) im really happy
good luck everyone
Hi,
I have no idea if my H1b is selected in the lottery or not and it is already 30th of may. How can I get to know the status?
I just spoke to my lawyer he said the check still has not been encashed, Its already May 30th 2008- should I be worried? Please respond.
Arey Bhaiyon aur Behno,
Koi mujhe please yeh batayega.
Is there anybody in this forum who has been Waitlisted by USCIS for H1B FY2009.
OR is there anybody here who has been rejected.
i dun think anybody would be receiving any more conformation reciepts as out 23 frnds 19 of them already recieved it before May 6 and i was one of the unlucky four.
So letz face it coz our careers are now dependant on a bloody computer picked Lottery.
I lost it.
Regards,
Ballu
Hi,
I have not received any news till now about the selection or rejection in lottery system. Do anyone know how can i know that i have been selected or rejected. Please let me know as today is 3rd June 2009
Hi ,
I called up my consultant y’day and i was asked to wait till 15th June. Not sure why 15th June when 2nd June was supposed to be the last date ? Any idea ?
I have not received any news till now…My check is not encashed by the Ins…It means that i’m not in the lottery…or under waiting list…Since they havent returned the money too…
Plz let me know …
I hardly have any clue as to what’s happening with USCIS as they are not updating their pressroom as well.
As far as people say they say that whomsoever had filed with Niguel CA they would need to wait till 15th of June
I myself am so worried this is my Second year in succession and i guess i’m away frm phoenix
Regards,
Syed
Has anybody got a positive response of getting selected in the last 2 days? It looks like there are few people like me who have no way to trace if a check has been cashed or heard anything from USCIS.
I am not sure we will get any positive news, unless being waitlisted is positive (which I believe is the worst outcome - it just continues the uncertainty and the frustration). At this point, I would just like to get the response (rejection/waitlisted), so that I can move on with my life.
Does anyone know if the USCIS (either the CA or Vermont processing centers) has started sending out the rejection letters?
My filing checks were not cashed as well but my application hasnn’t been sent back to my lawyer yet. Most likely that I wasnt selected in the lottery. Sux big time..
It is june 6th and still no news from my employer. He keeps telling that they have not got back the appl. so there are still chances and he is asking me to wait. This is so frustrating.
Any official announcement that the process is over?? It is really bad that we are all kept in dark. It really means a lot to all of us who applied. Has ppl started to get back the appl? how many appl do they keep in waitlist? any idea guys?
Hi May I know by when can we be able to know about our H1 B result i.e if we go it or rejected. How many people will be waitlisted and when will waitlisted ppl come to know abt their decision
What is the status of the H1B wait-listed applicants? I have seen that those rejected would receive notifications by Jun 05th 2008 or June 07th 2008, or by mid June. Does anyone know? Please…. any information is much appreciated
I saw that Sam is interested in the same question- please let us know..I am very hopeful on a waitlist..PLease let me know any information on wait listed aplicants…
hi guys..there is one wkk more to go..don’t loose ur hopes …anythn may happen..have faith in god
thnx
We are trying to keep optimistic.. hopefully we will hear soon.
Hey, Is it true that If you have not heard anything from the employer, means that u r appl will come back(rejected) as I was told by some person.
I have not heard anything from my employer yet. So any official announcement that the H1b is all through? Any chances to be in the waiting list? Will there be any intimation if in the waiting list? Has ppl started receiving the appl back if not selected?? Pls let us know
Checked with my attorney and I don’t think USCIS has made any distinction between waitlisted and rejected applicants as yet (at least that has not been officially communicated).
Oh ok thanks for your immediate response. Does it make sense to still hope for some good result? My attorney did not get any info regarding my case and is just asking me to wait
Hi Does anybody knows if the checks for waitlisted candidates are also encashed ?
Is there anyone here who have information of returned packets from USCIS or any waitlist notifications.
I believe checks are encashed when you have been selected for a spot, so waitlisted candidates’ checks are not encashed until they receive a spot
sabar ka phal meetha guys..
One of my friend got an answer from USCIS in July last yr. So, I am still hopeful abt it.
hi vijay,pallavi,jaytsuna
on the today day when i entered my receipt number to uscis web it show ur case is received and pending i have to know from my consultant it will takes around 2-3 months for approval status.so dont need to worry.so dear to all what is right now status to all of u who got the reciept vijay pallavi u recieved ur approval status.or still it show case received and pending so reply me as soon as possible
Hi All
I checked with my consultant.He says that he think that i am not selected and says that he can return my cheque to me.
Does this mean that USCIS has send my rejection letter or he says so because my cheque is not encashed.Has anybody received rejection letters? Can i still hope that i am atleast in wait list.Please advise.
Hi, Does it make sense to still hope to get the H1 for this yr? I have still not heard anything abt my case. Has ppl started to receive their appl back, if rejected? Are there any latest update regarding the H1 process from USCIS?
No update from USCIS and we are all awaiting the decision of rejected/waitlisted
Patel,
My case is still pending…It has been long time for waiting…My assumpation is that all pending status will get cleared by next month. So concentrate more on work…learn new technology.
Thanks
Vijay
Hi, I am also yet to receive any updates from the USCIS.
Many of my colleagues, have received a mail from my employer, saying that, they have NOT reached the H1B Caps for the year.
And my employer says, they are still receiving the receipt number( even after June 2nd, 2008). So there is a chance, for all those who are yet to receive the updates.
Unless we get an official communication from the USCIS, we cannot come into a conclusion. Anxiety is natural, but don’t loose hopes!
Cheers!
Another piece of information
http://www.askstudent.com/international-student/update-on-fy-2009-h-1b-processing/
I saw update on immigration-law.com that there is no waitlisted this year.
I applied from 3 different place but no result. I think this lottery is not fair. Big companies and high paying jobs have more chances to get selected.
I am also waiting the result of H1 visa….but I just found out this…
USCIS Service Center Operations has provided the following information to AILA liaison regarding processing cases under the FY2009 H-1B cap:
1. Except for cases that were being reviewed as potential duplicate filings, all receipts have been issued for those cases selected in the random lottery. The CSC and VSC completed data entry on all selected cases on May 23, 2008, and mailing of all receipts was completed on may 24, 2008.
2. Cases that were thought to be duplicate filings are being hand reviewed to determine if they are true duplicates. USCIS has received approximately 500 petitions that are believed to be duplicates. However, some of these were submitted as “protective filings” due to courier delivery confirmation problems or where the petition was sent to an incorrect Service Center. Each will be reviewed and determined on a case-by-case basis. If the second submission was accompanied by an explanation of the reason for the second submission, there is a good chance of acceptance.
3. USCIS has determined that the number of petitions selected during the random selection process will be sufficient to meet the cap limit. Therefore, the use of the reserve/cushion will not be necessary this year. USCIS has begun to mail out rejections this week.
I found this from AILA……
Kay,
Whatever information you have provided above is true or not..because I have seen people are getting receipt till now…and they are started approving the cases.
Hi All,
Today my status got “approved” from pending status.Just waiting for officila hardcopy of approval notice.
First of all I would like thanks to “Raghuram” and all who shared their valuble information about H1B to us.
Few suggestion for others:
1) Guys if you dont have receipt number then immediate contact to your lawyer/consultant whether the check has been encashed or not. If so then your receipt number will be written behind of your check.
2)Guys who dont have receipt number then I would probably say this game is over.Not sure but we can hope for the best.
3)Mine batch is EAC08149…..So uscis is picking up the application according to batch number.So pls check your batch number and add day there.Ex 149(today) for 155 will be after 6 days or 7…beleive it this is true logic.
Again thanks to all and will come back to here for further information.
Thanks again raghuram
Regards,
Vijay
Kay,
I saw the same post on another website, so the rest of us who have not yet received our receipt numbers (particularly the premium processing cases), will probably be getting our rejection letters soon.
hi all
my case is still pennding. my number is EAC08153…so from that what u r saying vijay i should get an answer next thursday which is…19th. i hope i ll get approved. im keeping my fingers cross. cant wait to go back there.
good luck everyone
justyna
hi justyna and vijay,
my number is WAC08146… believe my application is handled by the California Service Center; i got my number back from April 28, but case still reminded ‘received and pending’.
Does it mean I’m gonna get it, or what…?
Plz suggest
Hi, I have still not received any info regarding my application. My lawyer is not telling whether the cheque has been encashed or not. I now understand that my chances are very less but has people started receiving the rejected applications? Any latest official news on H1B about the process??
Hi All,
Can anyone please tell me till what time should i wait ?
Well its frustratin me so much, Moreover that my Lower says me that ‘Your application’s cheque is still not cleared’ , that means still there are chances for you..
Please tell me if all is over from USCIS side? I think i am not selected.
Please tell me if they issue some receipt number on receiving our petition for H1-B aplication ?
I need to make sure that my application is subbmitted properly to USCIS.
Thanks in Advance
Hi,
Still I haven’t recieved from attroney. He says, he neither has received the receipt nor the rejection.
Whats the normal process ? Does the Rejection cases would be notified late ?
Any one having the same problem ?
Does it worth to have hope still ? Else rejection cases would be notified very late ?
Can anyone please clarify ?
Thanks,
Prem
I just heard back from my attorney that they started receiving the rejection letters today.
Please tell me is there any updates from USCIS
Rcvd Rejection today. Frustrating end …
Did anyone get receipts this week or is it only the rejection phase now? I did not let down my hope still..
Probably Its Rejection Phase.
http://www.employerlawreport.com/2008/06/articles/immigration/uscis-to-start-mailing-rejection-notices-for-april-1-2008-h1b-filings/
@ JN: I had received my receipt number on 28 Apr, and just got the status changed to “Approval Notice Sent” on 17 Jun.
If you already had receipt number, you will probably get it in these few days. Check with your lawyer / employer to see if they held it for you.
hi Man..i recieved my recipt number on 5june but still it shows case recieved and pendig.will u plz update me how much time it will take for approval..eagrly waitin for ur reply.
thnx
Hi Simran,
Y r u getting tense aa? please don’t worry definately u will get approval notice with in few days.If a person got receipt this means that application approved 99%
so be cool try to learn some good technologies and improve ur work ebilities keep that a side(waiting for approval).Work hard urself we will meet in US after few months be happy ra byeeee
hi Arjun..thnx for ur reply..but how long i have to wait for my approval.this wait is really killin o me.Plz mail me my mail id is:
sonikabajaj123@gmail.com
have u got ur approval notice or still waitin for that.
waitin for ur kind reply.mail me as soon as
thnx very much
I did not still receive any news from my employer. He is telling that he did not receive my appl yet so he is just asking me to wait..I am still optimistic.
Hi All ,
I got my receipt on 6th may and it is still in Pending Status.
My receipt number end with ******32. I checked receipt like ****30 which is approved on 6th June ,, and *****34 also approved.
Can any one tell are they putting my petition on hold or is there a chances for reject now,, I am bit worried again.
Please reply,, thanks,
nage
my employer(consultancy) is telling that he hasnt got any status for my H1b. is USCIS holding some applications?
thanks,
Munna
My employer is telling me that he still have no news about it.
It means that my case is not selected in lottery?
Received rejection today..
Good luck to others…
Is there any one still waiting for Approval letter like me. My status still shows “PENDING” and i can see lots or receipt is changed to Approval already.
Help me out.
Is there any one,, can you help me guys about my query.
Is there any one still waiting for Approval letter like me. My status still shows “PENDING” and i can see lots or receipt is changed to Approval already.
Help me out.
Hi Nage,
Don’t worry you will get your approval soon it is because USCIS will process the H1-B applications like in order they willl process one by one in order whcih they collect applications from consultants so it will take some time to approval a huge no.of applications they have to check out and give approval notice so please be cool.Here my situation also same like u i am also waiting for my approval notice .Actually i got my receipt no on 14th of June still now it is pending.So don’t worry it will change to approval soon so please be happy i think this is information sufficient for you byee..
I am still waiting for the result of lottery . I dont know i am selected or not till now and employer kees sayng wait! is thr any hope of getting thru now??
i got my receipt on 9 of may and my case is still pending. fingers cross and good luck everyone
@ Arjun
My cheque is enchashed long back(may 1st) but no receipt yet..Can i still have hope?
Hi Arjun,
Thks for your update, It feels little better now.
Thanks a lot
Hi Mano,
Some times the consultancy members which u r applying through will make late to send you that receipt So please call to customer service which u applied and ask about ur problem then they will give you your receipt number kena be happy no probs and don’t worry bye…
My wait is over. Got the news that my case is rejected.
@Arjun
I ma in US and in regular touch with my employer. They didn’t receive my receipt.he said from the cheque encashed pool of ppl, only i didn’t receipve the recipt. what could be the reason? seems like mine is very peculiar case.
I am still waiting for the result of lottery . I dont know i am selected or not till now and employer keep saying wait! is thr any hope of getting thru now??
Hello
I haven’t receive any news about my H1B status, I don’t know if is because the lack of understanding of the process by my company or something else.
What can I do to know about my status, what should I ask to my company to know if they got some notification.
Please let me know what I can do.
@ mano, we are on the same boat, my check was also encashed and up to now i haven’t got any news. my lawyer told me that when you are on the wait list, uscis will not send you any receipt. i tried to check at the back of the encashed check but there wasn’t any 13 digits stamped. just wondering what happened to those people from last year who had the same problems as ours? it would be nice if they can shed light on our little problem.
@genmilf
In my case the receipt no is printed on back of the cheque but it is not clear. But, How can they encash the cheque if we are still in wait list.If they are not going to send the receipt, How can we track the status online? Will they directly send the approval?
There was a discussion that went on this issue at http://www.lifeiscolourful.com/h1b-2009-repeatation-of-2008-lottery-process-to-enter-into-usa/#comment-11079
see Varu’s postings in the above link. As he faced the same prob but finally got thr receipt 2 days back.
My attoney and I haven’t heard anything yet still.
My application was submitted under regular processing, I wonder where will my receipt (if any) be sent to? To me or to my attonery?
Since I moved a month ago, I just get my first forward mail from my old apartment, I am afraid I lost my recepit if they send directly to me.
@Luis
I think you should ask your company if your check was encashed, if it wasn’t (like mine) then you can be almost sure that you were not elected on the lottery.
Also I haven’t received any news neither the rejection nor the elected notice, so I don’t think that your company is the problem.
hi to all, just received my receipt yesterday, it took a long time and it was even premium processing. There is still hope guys. don’t lose hope. It was on California Service Center.
I have received a rejection letter for my application today. I have a question about that. My letter does not include my name anywhere, its just mentions my employer name and the lawyer name who filed it. How can I know that it is for my application only. Can anyone help me with that?
@Gnmilf
CONGRATULATIONS…
My cheque wsa encashed in may 1st week and no receipt yet. Can I still have hope?
DON’T LOOSE HOPE YET, MY CHECK WAS ENCASHED LAST APRIL 15 AND ONLY LAST TUESDAY (JULY 1) THAT I GOT MY RECEIPT, IT WOULD BE LOGICAL TO SAY THAT IF YOUR CHECK WAS ENCASHED AS LONG AS IT WAS STAMPED BY THE USCIS THEN IT HAS A GOOD CHANCE OF BEING CHOSEN. IT WOULD BE A WASTE OF TIME FOR THE USCIS IF THEY WOULD CASH YOUR CHECK AND YOU WERE NOT CHOSEN AND REIMBURSE YOU WITH THEIR OWN CHECK.
Thanks a lot for ur moral support…I ma in US on H4 and sitting idle at home is killing…
Good that you heard the gr8 news though its been delayed…
Hi Frnds,
I got my Receipt number on 14th June Still it is showing that ” Case Received and Pending” it is really killing me.Please tell me whether my application will approve or not is there any chance for rejection? after getting the Receipt also plsss kindly pass ur valuble information to me plssssssss i hope u will byee frnds
hi frds congrates who got the approval and best of luck who are waiting …..
M confuse like i got the receipt number on 18th May and tht s approved also just few days back but still i didnt get petition document and whn i asked to my employer for receipt copy he told me he didnt get tht copy also till now….. wht i do tell me i beleive on my employer or wht ….. means how can i beleive tht is my receipt number only……. plz suggest me on this….
hi karan..congrts for ur apprval.can u tell me when u got ur approval.
take care
My application was selected in the lottery and my employeer emailed me the reciept number. My application online still says ” Pending” I am worried whether i will get approval.I can see Applications which are after my number sequence got approved.But how come mine stills shows Pending.How will be the approval process works.
I would like to know why my lawyer did not received any rejection letter nor a wait list letter up to this date? My lawyer told me that I did not make it to the qouta together with my 2 coworkers. my other 2 coworkers have their rejection letter already and their file was sent back to our lawyer but in my case, my lawyer told me that he havent received my file back. is there a possibility of having been picked for wait list? is there still hope up to this date?
Hi Mounika,
I am also in same position as like you. I got my receipt on 14th JUNE till now it is pending
i am also somuch worring about this.Somany persons are getting their approvals but still we couldn’t get.I am also suffering with this problem.When will u get ur receipt number plss reply me plsss frnds help me about our problem. plsssssssssssssssssssssss i hope surely you will
@ Heidi,
I think we’re on the same case. When I checked with my lawyer days after June 2nd, they informed me that my case was probably not selected in the lottery but that they’re still waiting for the confirmation; however until now we still have not received any rejection letter. Like you I would like to believe that there’s still hope of receiving a positive reply.
Iam still worried Even after getting reciept number why my case is taking long time too get approved.I have checked several numbers ramdomly… most of the cases got approved.
Can i know more info on this from some one……….
Hi Mounika,
Case is same for me, I got receipt on 6th of May and still status is pending.
Can you tell me your receipt date, Is there any one who can HELP US BOTH..
I got the number on 14th may.Its strange that few of the applications still shows pending.Do any one know the answer for this.
hi all
i got my receipt on 7th may and my case is still pending. so you are not alone:)
my receipt starts with letters EAC so it is from vermont center. how about yours??
im really worry too but cant do anything , just wait
cheers
justyna
Even Mine ….Starts with EAC.
1) What does Case Received and Pending Mean
2) Service available for Case Received and Pending
TO MAE:
do you have any update from your lawyer or from your employer regarding your H1B application?until now, my lawyer did not receive an rejection or wait list letter nor my file was sent back. I am clueless if there is still a chance of having an h1b receipt up to this date. can anyone help us on how to verify if we are selected or not aside from asking for the en cashed check are there any means of checking the status of our documents.
Hi Mounika and ALL,
Finally my wait is over; I got my approval today evening i.e 7th july. Best of luck for those who are waiting think it takes time to change status from Pending to Approval. As I got my receipt on 6th of May and only today i got approval.
Chances are more then 99% so just be cool and wait till you see Approval for party BLAST.
Take care all and see you in US Soon.
Nage tata
Hi Frnds,
Finally i got my approval notice yesterday
now i am 80% happy and remaining is depending on VISA. All the best for you all
Hi Frnds,
I got my receipt on 14th JUNE and i got my approval notice on 6th JULY my processing is General and it is in VERMONT service center
My question is not totally related to this topic, but as there are still people asking and replying on this article.
I’m one of those 65k lucky edited who got selected. To be ready for the next battle (the US Consulate interview and visa stamping), I would like to get some references from Raghuram or anyone here what need to bring, or what to speak or not to speak to the consulate during the visa interview.
Hi Heidi and all,
Just the other day my employer replied that he doesn’t think my case is one of those that were approved, but he didn’t say it’s confirmed! Although I’m starting to convince myself to accept that my case really was rejected, can somebody tell me (us) if there’s still hope for being approved? Thanks!
I’m happy for those who got their approval! Good luck to you guys in your interviews! Congratz!
@ Arjun : Thanks for your concern.
Hello I have my EAC number sent to me on 14 may.Still my applications shows pending…..Can Any one Knows what are my chances of getting the Approval notice…..Iam worried about it.I see Most of the case after may 14 got approvals, Howcome mine shows pending still.
my is from may 7th….still no approval.
TO RAGHURAM:
any idea why my lawyer did not receive neither receipt nor a rejection letter? my application was filed in nebraska service center since my employer is based in chicago, illinois.He emailed me last May 7 that my check was not en cash. I am aware that there were no reserve pool this year but why until now, my lawyer emailed me that he did not receive yet my files from uscis. is there still chance of getting a notice of receipt?
im still in the Philippines, my lawyer told me to wait til august because there might be a chance that i might get a visa. but is there any chance that my check might be en cash in the latter part of May or in june?or once they have done the lottery and pick the 65T applicants,they will en cash it right away? its so hard to hear false hopes from the lawyer.
@Raghuram: I have the same situation as Heide and Mae, my employer tell me that our attorney did not receive neither receipt nor a rejection letter. I am in New York and on my F1 OPT period. Is it any different from people applied outside the U.S.?
hi raghuram…you done very gud job raghuram by provinden useful information.
Raghuram actually i recieved my approval notice on 21 june ,can you tell me how long i have to wait for my I797C number and also tell me what is the nxt tep..after gettn approval.shoul i need to call my consultant again..or wait for my I797C number.
thnx in advance.
Hi All
I am the regular reader of this topic; I have also applied for h1B. Luckily it got picked in the lottery. After almost 2months of pending status, on 11th July the status got approved.
I am working with x company in India as a SAP Functional consultant and have applied for h1b processing through different employer. I got a mail from my employer (consultant) saying that it will take 5 to 7 business days for them to receive original approval document from USCIS.
Dear Raghuram / Any of the topic participants, kindly let me know what all documents are needed from the employer for h1b visa processing.
I have observed that my employer is posting the job requirements almost every day in DICE job portal.
I have read some where, during h1b interview, consulate will ask for tax papers of the employer. I don’t know whether we can ask the tax return documents from the employer or not. Kindly summarize the exact requirement of list of documents. It will help not just me but also all other members who got their h1b approved.
Thanks & Regards,
Govardhan
thnx raghuram
Hi My status now on the web shows Approved.Thanks to all who were replying to me messages.Can any one give me more info on the next step.
Hi Mounika,
Congratulations for your approval keep it up.Next step is that VISA interview,after approval notice the USCIS people will send documents which are useful for the VISA interview.This means they will send you the work permit i.e I-797 form.Along with these documents you have apply for VISA interview appointment these things will remind you by your consultancy people you need not to worry.So please be cool your consultancy people will get your papers from the USCIS with in a week,but they will send you those papers after sep only it is because that will be valid from october.So you have to goto your nearest consulate for VISA interview in october if all the success in VISA interview you will get the VISA stampping,intially they give you 3years VISA.I think this information is sufficient for you,still if you have any doubts plss feel free to ask me at anytime and mail me too my mail id is “XXXX” Edited i hope u will
byee mounika
im still waiting for approval. its crazy i got receipt on 7th may but still no approval. im getting scarred that im gonna be denied visa. congrats mounika.and good luck.
Hi I would I got My H1B approval,I have to Go to Visa Stamping.But 6 months back i had 2 student visa rejects,So will that effect my H1 visa.
Thank you very much Arjun for the info…
thank you raghuram for the info:)
Any body apply from GTSSinc from pune….. plz reply me…..
hello!!
Let me tell you first that you are really doing a good job,thanks on behalf of all those who din thank u or forgot to thank you!
Let me come too my case
I wanted to know that i got my my receipt no. WACXXXXXXX,what does it mean? what is the status of my case and what are the chances of approval??
Thanking you in anticipation
Any body got document after Approval if you got plz let me know which document you have………. thnx in Advance
Hi Friends,
I applied H1b visa through my organisation,luckily my application got selected. But my organisation not giving 13 digit Case No.Is any chance to generate 13 digit Case no,I know my Application No, Filed Date and all. One of my frined applied with me. he got his Case no which is starts with “WAC08007xxxxx”. Thanks in advance
hi is rhere anyone still waiting for approval?? when i read your comments most of you ask for next steps after approval.
im still waiting since may. cheers for all answers
@Kamila
Im still waiting for the approval since 1st may
I think this is worst than ur case.I dunno how they work on it
only Raghuram can tell us lol
Can som1 let me know wat is E Verify number the employer gave me after applying H1 B visa?he had given some e verify number…i still dont know where it stands?can som 1 let me know details plz??
up to this date, i haven’t heard from my lawyer any news if she receive a receipt number nor a rejection letter. what should i do? what she only advice is wait til august.is there anything i should wait for?
Hi Frnds,
Here i am getting one doubt it is that i am working in HCL Infosystems Ltd from Ocotober 2007 onwards on “Retainership” in my offer letter also they mentioned that ” Offer of retainership” is any problem for in VISA interview.Will they consider Retainership employees plss let me know tell me your views
byee…
hi karan…i am also waiting for my documents after approval.My case is approved on 24th of june…
don’t worry …
@Raghuram, Thank you for your response and recommendation. I feel satisfied because my company paying those fee for me.:) But I am business major, I am not eligable for OPT period extention, that’s only for certain majors. Thanks again.
Hi,
though I have recd a mail mentioning the approval of my case, i am a bit worried about my employer.. is there any way through which i can trace whether the receipt number my consultant gave, actually belonged to me? Also if everything is ok, how long does it take to receive the hard copies after the mail of approval is recd.?
@Others: There is now way to trace back to your employer or your application as far I know. Hard copy will usually mailed to the attorney who submitted the application within 1 or 2 days after you get approval. But, depending on where you live, it will take time to get to you. It has to come from Attorney to your employer and then employer has to send that to you. If you happen to live outside U.S. it might take longer. Again, it all depends on your employer. There are times when attorney will send the approval notice directly to you.
thanks for the reply Raghu..
But the employer has been behaving quite weird oflate.. He isnt replying to emails, and phone calls.. As also, its almost 4 weeks since we received the mail about approval, but havent heard from him since.. Hence am a bit skeptical.. does it usually take so much time?
And i live in the US..
Hi everyone,
My Notice date is April 24, and i have been waiting for al most 3 months to get approved. My status now is still showing pending now. my notice write down:
This notice does not grant any immigration status or benefit. It is not even evidence that this case is still pending. It only shows that the application or petition was filed on the date shown.
Raghuram: Does this mean my application is on waiting list? How long i have to wait. My opt is expired soon
THANKS for your reply Mr.Raghuram
I saw my case status.it shows “REQUEST FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION SENT”…what does it mean? and what are the chances? does it mean approval? And if approved,how long it will take to get my confirmation?
Thanking you in anticipation…
Kalpesh
Hi Heide, Aibe, and ALL
My wait is over too, just that it’s negative news. My lawyer finally e-mailed me saying my case was not accepted and that the petition was returned by CIS. Not so good luck this year, but we can always re-apply next time! How about you Heide and Aibe, how are your cases going?
Thanks all for the info inputs in this forum. Cheers to those who are now waiting for the visa interview stage!
Hard Luck. But you never know what could happen. congress could increase the quota one fine day or other form new law might come in to play. I will posy any interesting news about H1B when I come across.
still no news on my approval.my case is from 7th may and still pending. is anyone still waiting like me???
hi mae, i feel bad to hear that news regarding your case. I havent receive any update from my employer but i believe that we have the same fate, its just that you knew it earlier.so i have to prepare myself for that negative result….anyway… Life never ends from not getting a visa
I received my WAC no. now it is almost three months but the site is still showing as case received pending. anybody pl.tell me if we get WAC no. means can we confirm that we are going to get H1B - Pl. clarify this. Thanks in advance
@kamila -
Hi Kamila
Mine is from May 2nd and its still showing pending.
Sudheer
@Mae -
The same as you. My wait is over too. But HR tell me that there’s a training visa I can apply after I go back to my home county, then come back to work. Does anyone know what visa is that?
Thanks anyuone who contribute inforation here. Good luck to those who are waiting!
Special thanks to Mae and Raghuram!
@Sudheer, @Kamila
mine 1st May still pending
my is Current Status: Request for Additional Evidence Sent
so im really scarred right now. i ahve been in states before on j1 training program before but this is totaly different,plz help:)
Thanks much Raghuram!
@Aibe, good luck to your application for the training visa, I hope things will work-out great on this one for you!
@Heide, you can still keep your fingers crossed! I hope your lawyer will send you the good news sooner so you won’t have to wait much longer.
@MAE
ThanKS for the encouragement, but i feel hopeless as time passes by. i am trying to accept the fact that i did not make it to the qouta so that it wont hurt too much when the day comes that i will receive the news from my lawyer. UNTIL NOW, MY LAWYER DID NOT RECEIVED ANY REJECTION LETTER/RETURN APPLICATION.
@MAE
ThanKS for the encouragement, but i feel hopeless as time passes by. i am trying to accept the fact that i did not make it to the qouta so that it wont hurt too much when the day comes that i will receive the news from my lawyer.
Hello sir!
Please help me out on this.
I got my receipt no. WACxxxxxxx.I saw my case status.it shows “REQUEST FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION SENT”…what does it mean? and what are the chances? does it mean approval? And if approved,how long it will take to get my confirmation?
Thanking you in anticipation…
riya
Hello sir!
Please help me out on this.
I got my receipt no. WACxxxxxxx.I saw my case status.it shows “REQUEST FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION SENT”…what does it mean? and what are the chances? does it mean approval? And if approved,how long it will take to get my confirmation?
Thanking you in anticipation…
riya
@Raghuram,
My case is exactly like MG.
My employer is telling me that they are waiting for document.Even they didn’t give me the receipt number, but they are telling me to prepare mentaly to come USA at the last of September.
Could you please suggest me what might be the case?
Unless they send you the H1B Approval, you cannot appear for H1B Visa Interview. Best thing is to ask for the documents or ask them how can I come when you haven’t sent me any documents?
@Mae -
HR just find out that I can’t apply for that training visa, since I already used OPT as my training. So I guess I have to go back, how about you? Any other option for you?
@Aibe, we already agreed to re-apply my case next year. My employer’s lawyer did not advise to use another visa type for me, so I don’t think there’s a perfect alternative for it.
How about you, is there no other way you could stay there legally?
Whats your current status in U.S. If you are in OPT, you can apply for OPT extension with STEM degree.
My H1b is picked up in the lottery,But I have 2 F1 rejects 6 months ago.So will that effect my H1 Visa interview…Please help me on that Iam worried.