H1B Visa 2009 : Case Received and Pending

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66 Responses to “H1B Visa 2009 : Case Received and Pending”

1. Parin on May 31st, 2008 5:21 am

   I got selected in H1B lottery and EAC NO too , but still it shows Case received and pending wot does it mean? and approval notice sent it means wot ? pl keep update with H1B approval

2. Sarah G on June 3rd, 2008 2:39 am

   June 2 passed and still no word on status of H1B application. Don’t not if successful or not! How long should we leave it? Should we start pestering company/immigration lawyer they used? They said they would let us know as soon as they did. Could we be wait listed?

3. D S on June 3rd, 2008 3:18 pm

   Sarah,

   I feel the same way as you do. It sucks foir me bc my opt expires in 1 week, and I still have no word on h1b. My attorney hasn’t told me anything, and that’s jsut not fair to international students in USA. They just treat us pretty badly.

4. Shenoy on June 6th, 2008 10:20 pm

   I got receipt # on 4th june and status is “case received and pending”..Meanwhile i applied for L1 with same employer as some urgent requirement within next month end.i wilb getting my L1 by 1st week of july.if i fly next month, i want to go for change of status in oct to H1.If any1 can help me regarding the procedure,wilb great appreciated.
   Thanks in advance

5. deepak on June 7th, 2008 6:11 am

   RFE case:
   I too received Receipt Number three weeks and now my employer says they received RFE( Request for Evidence) from USCIS. They asked for an evaluation of education and work experience in areas related to the specialty occupation for which my employer have filed petition for.
   I am not sure is it normal and how much time the employer takes on average to furnish the information to the USCIS.
   How much timeframe USCIS provides the employer to provide the necessary RFE.

   Do anybody have any relevant information about the same.

6. govs on June 11th, 2008 2:07 am

   hi,
   Got reciept number and status approved. What is the next step after this. Please if any one know let me know.
   thx

7. Balaji on June 18th, 2008 9:16 am

   Shenoy,
   You will have to come back to India (or the place where you applied for your H1) for your H1 visa apporval man, otherwise your H1 will get rejected.

8. RAVI on June 25th, 2008 1:43 am

   HI All,
   yesterday my status changed to approval previously it is
   shown as case recieved and pending.so,don’t worry who got the reciept will get the approval soon,goodluck

9. Vi on July 2nd, 2008 9:43 pm

   Hi my H1B status is in pending in RFE status.What are the possibile RFE questions for which we need to provide justificaion?

10. Jayanthi on July 5th, 2008 7:28 am

    I got my EAC number and got the status as Approved a month back. Still I dont see my documents coming down to me. I called up the CC 15 days back and I was informed that by July4th I will get my notice documents. Does anyone has got any idea of when we can expect them.

11. MK on July 14th, 2008 4:19 pm

    HI ,

    I have got my EAC number but my status is still as Case recieved and pending. It is too late to recieve an approval now? Is there any deadline by when the USCIS will announce the approvals.
    Last year I had got through the lottery , but got an RFE and eventually got a rejection. Last year I knew in May that I had got an RFE notification.

12. OSB on July 18th, 2008 7:55 am

    HELLO MK what is this RFE

13. shan on July 21st, 2008 8:09 pm

    Hi - I still haven’t got to know the status if my petition was picked or rejected…don’t know whatz happening?

14. ARJUN on July 22nd, 2008 11:10 pm

    Hi MK,

    What is that RFE please kindly tell me .Why they people rejected your peition after getting the approval plsss tell me this

    Thanks in advance
    bye….

15. gautham on July 29th, 2008 10:00 pm

    I got an RFE(Query) to submit my spouse’s paystubs as I came to the us of a on h4. I checked online to see when this RFE was issued and I found that being June 25th 2008. I have the paystubs but my employer is delaying in sending those documents by post to the USCIS. Is there a deadline for submitting this to USCIS?

    Please help…..

16. hendrik on August 24th, 2008 6:38 pm

    My status is also “Case received and pending. My question is “Is there any deadline for H1B approval?what if my h1 b does not get approved till October 1st? Do you think it’s worth waiting?

17. Raja on September 4th, 2008 5:00 am

    Till today, the status for my application is “Case received and pending”. Many of my friends have got their status changed to “Approval notice sent”. Is this delay normal or sign of a problem?

18. Anand on September 4th, 2008 2:13 pm

    My state is exactly same as the above

19. Raja on September 4th, 2008 10:02 pm

    Hi Anand, What’s your consultants name?

20. ravi on September 5th, 2008 9:07 am

    My status also same “Case received and pending”. Can i trust the consultancy that whether really my application got selected in lottery?. How to get our details if we have a receipt number with us?. Please help me in this regard!!!

21. Raghuram on September 5th, 2008 6:59 pm

    @ravi: If you have receipt number..then your your h1b visa is selected in lottery. There is nothing more you can do now till you get approval notice.

22. ravi on September 5th, 2008 10:00 pm

    Raghuram: Thanks for your quick reply
    Is there any last date for approval notice? like that.

23. Krish on September 9th, 2008 6:27 am

    Mine is also showing as ‘Case received and pending till now’.Checked with my employer he said they have received no RFE as well..Not sure Just wait and watch..Did anyone get approval in last few days?

24. dames on September 10th, 2008 9:01 am

    H1B 2009 quota:
    My Case Current Status: Case received and pending.

    Waiting for status to get changed to “Approval notice sent”.

25. ravi on September 11th, 2008 11:50 am

    Dames,Krish,Ravi,Hendrick, raja , Anand, MK,

    Guys i am also sailing in the same boat. Please update if your case has been approved.

    No RFE’s but still delays do you feel any thing fishy?

26. dames on September 16th, 2008 8:27 am

    Is there any chance of getting rejection even though name is selected in H1B lottery?

    Give reply if anyone is aware!!!!

27. Raghu on September 16th, 2008 10:01 am

    @dames: If the documents submitted by your employer is not enough, USCIS will send RFE. If they are not satisfied with that, they can reject the H1b applications. I will be posting an article later today about H1b rejections.

28. dames on September 17th, 2008 8:25 am

    Thanks raghu,
    waiting for details of h1b rejection…

29. swamy on September 17th, 2008 9:00 pm

    i got selected in the lottery and still my status is “Case Received and Pending”.
    i applied for the H1B through a consulting company. they took their money well ahead from me. do you know the reason for no status change (from the pending status) for such a loong time ? how can i find out what is going on?

30. reena on September 19th, 2008 8:42 am

    It’s been over 60 days since they received the RFE documents for my case, and I still haven’t heard from them. I’ve enrolled myself in school now, but I was really hoping to get it by mid-Sept, so I wouldnt have to pay the tuition for this semester. It’s a lot of money for just waiting around and hoping to hear any good news. Is there another way to stay here legally other than to keep taking silly courses and pay high tuition?

    Your response is greatly appreciated. Thanks.

31. dames on September 19th, 2008 10:42 am

    Can any one update me if contacted USCIS toll free number to get updates about H1B pending case status?

32. Raghu on September 19th, 2008 10:52 am

    @dames:

    It’s my understanding that toll free number is automated service, you will get whats shown in online status in automated voice. I don’t think you can get to talk to real person. If someone tried and spoke to real person, let us know!

33. amit on September 22nd, 2008 10:00 am

    Hi

    I would like to know if I applied to H1B COS and presently on L1 Visa and my case is pending after USCIS received the RFE. I am wondering if I want to resign from L1 providing company on 30 Sept then how long can I still live in usa until my H1B is pending ?

    Thanks

34. Aman on September 23rd, 2008 3:43 am

    Hi ,

    I got RFE and my employer has already submitted the requested documents. But still my case is Pending with them. I want to know is there any last date for getting approval from RFE . How long i should wait . Please help . Lot of things depends on my approval please reply . Is 1st Oct is last Date ?

35. Anita on September 23rd, 2008 3:27 pm

    Aman my case as exactly as same as yours . AEven i dont have my approval yet. Can nyone please help us .. is there any last date.. are there any chances of denial or sumthing. Please help . Im really worried

36. ARJUN on September 24th, 2008 3:14 am

    Hi RAGHURAM,

    Here i am explaining you my doubts please give me clarifications.

    Actually I got selected in Random and my peition approved on July 6th My employeer sent me the documents Like I-797B approval notice,LCA,Company Offer Letter,Job profile Letter and requesting letter to Embacy that give VISA to me.He sent these papers upto now.And he will send remaining documents like I-129 form ,Project Description Letter,Company photos with in a week.I asked him that please send me your company tax returns and Wage Reports but my company people are telling that we can’t provide those tax returns and wage reports right now it is because thoses are the company confidential matters.They are telling that in the VISA interview they won’t ask you this documents suppose if they ask about these then we will send those documents in seiled cover untill now we can’t provide these documents.They are telling me like this Here i am asking you that without Tax-returns and Wage Reports should i goto VISA interview?I am going to Chennai consulate on 16th october and as well as i asked them about education evalution letter but they told me that we didn’t do your education evalution and at the time of your H1-B we didn’t do that one it is not compulsoy.Please tell me that suppose if i goto VISA interview without Tax Returns,Wage reports and Education evalution what will happen?is there any problem with these please tell me my doubts and give me clear clarification and as well as your suggestions I will wait for your message

    Bye

37. Raghu on September 24th, 2008 6:55 am

    @ARJUN:

    I think you totally misunderstood about documents required for H1B visa Interview. I will explain in detail by writing an article for your question.

38. dames on September 24th, 2008 10:09 am

    Still my case is pending and waiting for approval.

    But I think that my friend arjun has raised some good topic to discuss it here.

    Please answer of my below questions. Any one voluntarily share if they are aware,

    1. What are the questions US consulate ask during H1B stamping?

    2. What are the documents required while appearing for H1B interview?

    3. Do they give confirmation immediately or again have to again wait for some time?

    4. What are the chances of rejection during H1B interview? or it is just a formality in order to access candidate personally?

    Add more relavent details if any.

    Thanks in advance.

    Regards,
    Dames

39. Nitasha Uprit on September 24th, 2008 11:44 pm

    Hi hema/ guys

    My H1b Visa status online still shows CASE Receive and pending.

    Pls help me know as to why this is getting delayed in selection. My Consultant says we have to wait till 30th October, is that correct?

    Please respond, I am really worried/

    Thanks
    Nitasha

40. dames on September 25th, 2008 8:27 am

    Dear Nitasha urpit,

    Application Type: I129, PETITION FOR A NONIMMIGRANT WORKER

    Current Status: Case received and pending.

    On May 14, 2008, we received this I129 PETITION FOR A NONIMMIGRANT WORKER, and mailed ……………………..

    Check your receipt date (May 14, 2008). If it is with in month of may then your case will be processed soon.

    Regards,
    Dames

41. Atul on September 25th, 2008 9:34 am

    Plz anybody having some material regarding H1B Interview send me on my e.id

    atul_ec2003@yahoo.co.in

    Apreciate ur Rply

42. Nitasha Uprit on September 25th, 2008 11:08 pm

    Hi dames
    Thanks for the information. My date is 5th May,
    Application Type: I129, PETITION FOR A NONIMMIGRANT WORKER

    Current Status: Case received and pending.

    On May 5, 2008, we received this I129 PETITION FOR A NONIMMIGRANT WORKER, and mailed you a notice describing how we will process your case.

    Location where my application filed Vermont, my agent says its all messed up at vermont this year. We cant do anything but to wait.

    What was your date, is yours case approved?

43. Nitasha Uprit on September 25th, 2008 11:19 pm

    Hi

    I am not sure exactly as to what is RFE?

    Is this the case if your documents are not sufficient or correct USICS sends RFE, if yes then does that case change your status online ?

    Please let me know, also it would be really good to know if someone has Location as Vermont as of mine?
    Please respond, Thanks in advance

    Nitasha

44. Philiphui on September 26th, 2008 4:58 am

    It’s 26 Sep already and my H1b petition is still ‘Case received and pending’..When will I receive the approve notice??
    Thanks.

45. Philiphui on September 26th, 2008 5:01 am

    Hi Nitasha Uprit ,
    Mine is also at Vermont Center and it’s stil received and pending..

46. Ravi on September 26th, 2008 5:18 am

    Application Type: I129, PETITION FOR A NONIMMIGRANT WORKER

    Current Status: Case received and pending.

    On April 24, 2008, we received this I129 PETITION FOR A NONIMMIGRANT WORKER, and mailed you a notice describing how we will process your case

    My case is in California Service Center, Still Case Received and Pending… When can I expect???

47. Mahesh on September 26th, 2008 6:08 am

    My status is also “RFC received and case has resumed. My question is “Is there any deadline for H1B approval?what if my h1 b does not get approved till October 1st? Do you think it’s worth waiting?

48. Nitasha Uprit on September 26th, 2008 6:17 am

    Hi Philiphui

    What is your receipt date? Like mine it shows online as
    Application Type: I129, PETITION FOR A NONIMMIGRANT WORKER

    Current Status: Case received and pending.

    On May 5, 2008, we received this I129 PETITION FOR A NONIMMIGRANT WORKER, and mailed ……………………..

    what is yours? Can you check your processing dates by putting location as vermont? If yes what are your processing dates ?

49. Philiphui on September 26th, 2008 6:58 am

    Hi,
    On April 30,2008, we received this I129 PETITION FOR A NONIMMIGRANT WORKER, and mailed
    I checked by putting location as vermontm Processing Dates is May 31 2008. …

50. dames on September 26th, 2008 7:25 am

    Dear Nitasha urpit,

    RFE - request for further evidances. USCIS sends request to agent/employer for further documents.
    Online status will be changed to “RFE sent”. Once required documents will be submitted by your employer/agent then again status will be updated to “RFE received and case has resumed”. Once they are through with your documents status will be changed to “Approval notice sent”.

    Mine case is also pending with vermont center and receipt date is 14th, May 2008.

    Regards,
    Dames

51. Nitasha on September 27th, 2008 4:16 am

    Hi Dames
    Who is your employer? Did your agent allow you to talk to attorney? My agent has just emailed me my EAC number and said check the status online and we will get back if we hear something from USICS.

    When I check my status its Case received and pending. Is my agent fooling me?
    We requested him a scan copy for my notice and receipt number.. he just sent me my EAC number via email. Should I believe him? … I have proper EAC number but it doesnt indicate that this case belongs to me only.

    Raghu can you please reply on this situation, I am worried..

    Nitasha

52. dames on September 27th, 2008 10:46 am

    Dear Nitasha

    I beleive that all employers/agents have their own policies. You should not worry if your agent is trust worthy. Further to above question, my friend had talked on toll free number about his case and verified his details but after very strong request,, you can contact and do the same if you dont trust your agent.

    On request, your agent can also send you a copy of I-797C notice of action (one page docuement, includes name, receipt number etc.), which was sent to your employer/agent by uscis when your name was selected in lottery.

    Send me mail on [email removed - Author] for further discussion if any.

    Regards,
    Dames

53. dames on September 27th, 2008 10:51 am

    Dear Raghu,

    Repeating my questions. anyone volunteers…..

    1. What are the questions US consulate ask during H1B stamping?

    2. What are the documents required while appearing for H1B interview?

    3. Do they give confirmation immediately or again have to again wait for some time?

    4. What are the chances of rejection during H1B interview? or it is just a formality in order to access candidate personally?

    Add more relavent details if any.

    Regards,
    Dames

54. Nitasha on October 5th, 2008 11:48 pm

    Hi Raghu,

    Please let me know what does “Duplicate Notice Sent” Status means. Its been written under this status as your case is still pending and we will send you an update via email when your case is processed.

    One of my friend got this as her status. Please help us know what does that actually mean.

    My Case is still pending and we have observed one trend ..Maximum of the applicants whose receipt date is May 5th has their case as received and pending. Do you have any comments on this ?

    Please let us know

    Thanks
    Nitasha

55. Bhawna on October 6th, 2008 1:01 pm

    Hey!!

    Same case is with me.

    It says
    Current Status: Case received and pending.

    My petition was filed on 8th May and the service centre is Vermont.
    Don’t know, waz happening… wen will i get the approval.

    thanks!!!

56. Krish on October 6th, 2008 10:58 pm

    Hi Nitasha and Bhawna,

    Even my case status also shows up the same message. I spoke to my consultant and he said that, USCIS doesn’t have enough man power to clear all the cases by September end so they would be taking another 30days time to clear the pending cases. Not sure whats going on this.

    Anybody please comment back on this ?

    Krish

57. Bhawna on October 7th, 2008 8:06 am

    Hey Krish,

    Thanks for the response…

    I think, the only thing we can do is to wait and have patience.
    With this forum, we should be kinda relaxed by knowing that there are other cases too with the pending status.

    Its not jus one case.

    All the Best to all of you..

    God Bless!!!

    Bhawna.

58. Dames on October 7th, 2008 8:30 am

    Hello friends,

    We should not worry as most of the pending cases will be cleared by mid of october. I am not sure but this was the information given by my consultant.

    Be cool and have fun.

    - Dames

59. max on October 8th, 2008 12:07 am

    hi guys

    my OPT ends in december and my h1 is not cleared till now. same as all the ppl here” PENDING!!!!!!!!”
    i was wondering that can i file for the extension of OPT in nov or dec., before last date of OPT.
    or do we need to file it 3 months before OPT ends(which for me is already over)?

    thanks
    max

60. DJ on October 8th, 2008 10:43 am

    Hi all

    i have same problem, my file has been selected and status is received and pending, i called my consultant he told me not to worry but its already oct . what should i do??

    when will i know that my file has been approved or rejected? and is it true that 59100 files already been approved???

61. Chopper on October 8th, 2008 12:44 pm

    Hi Guys,

    My case was also received on 12th of May and status is still received and pending.

    One thing i noticed, if I check next or previous EAC number (I assume EAC numbers are in sequence), they are showing cases have been “approved”.

    Just curious why my case is not yet processed even though other EACs in same sequence have been processed? :S

    any idea what how do they sequence EAC numbers? are applications from one company sequenced or what does it mean?

62. tibbu on October 8th, 2008 1:28 pm

    hello chopper, what is end date of your OPT?? iam having same kinda trouble. my opt ended on this october. and since april my H1 status shows as case pending.they didnot have query also. my university people says, after 60 days of grace period i have to leave country and should come back after approval.iam really worried.
    any sugestions?????

63. max on October 8th, 2008 1:33 pm

    Hi Raghu

    i am in advanced degree H1 quota..i think the cap is 21000…it is mentioned on this site that according to last update 19500 have been approved..and 2100 are pending. Now, 21000 - 19500 = 1500 and 2100 - 1500 =600, this leaves 600. So does this mean that, in all, 600 people who have been selected in lottery in advanced degree quota will be rejected.

    Please correct me if i m wrong!

    Thanks

64. Raghu on October 8th, 2008 1:34 pm

    @max:

    Advanced degree cap is 20,000. You are right, after 20,000 cap is meet, other applications selected in lottery will be rejected.

65. tibbu on October 8th, 2008 1:45 pm

    hello dames, are you sure uscis will clear all pendings by mid week of oct?? bcoz my opt has finished. i have only 50 grace days remaining . might be your consultant just told to console you. because no consultant has answer for how many more days it takes. my consultant called uscis and they said it will take time.they didnot mention how many days??

66. Aditya on October 8th, 2008 1:46 pm

    Hi Raghu,
    Can u tell me what does this mean.

    Current Status: Response to request for evidence received, and case processing has resumed.

    On August 1, 2008, we received your response to our request for evidence. 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. You should expect to receive a written decision or written update within 60 days of the date we received your response unless fingerprint processing or an interview are standard parts of case processing and have not yet been completed, in which case you can use our processing dates to estimate when this case will be done. This case is at our CALIFORNIA SERVICE CENTER location. Follow the link below to check processing dates. You can also receive automatic e-mail updates as we process your case. Just follow the link below to register.

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