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8346. atul said in April 14th, 2008

i feel that h1b lottery is going to be hot now. when will I get the visa?

8357. Bodybuilding Store said in April 14th, 2008

Its an absolute shame cause every single person of those 65,000 in AMERICA could fill those jobs. The greedy corps just want cheap labor.

9302. Jaanvi said in May 1st, 2008

My employer filed my application on the 1st of April. I still haven’t heard from him. How long will it take for all selected ones to receive the receipts? Please answer at the earliest.

9304. Life is Colourful said in May 1st, 2008

Jaanvi, the H1 lottery results are out by 22nd April. Please ask your employer to give you EAC number to check the status on the official website for H1 visa, uscis.gov

9338. pavan said in May 2nd, 2008

expected date of the H1B lottery results of 2009 cap

9452. ajay said in May 3rd, 2008

I am waiting for the H1B results wonder when will USCIS come back ?

9552. gunapriyan said in May 6th, 2008

I am waiting for the H1B Result? Can you tell me that tentatively when it will announce by USCIS?

9557. ckp21082 said in May 6th, 2008

I have applied H1B Visa in April 2008.
I want to know my receipt number. When i can get my receipt number ?
What is the last date of Lottery System ?

9559. Jaanvi said in May 6th, 2008

Hi! Thank u so much for your reply. My employer is asking me to wait till June, is he lying? Have you heard of anyone getting their receipt? Your answer has doubled my heart rate but many thnx to u, now I will seriously get after my employer.

9565. Life is Colourful said in May 6th, 2008

Hi Jaanvi, wait for some time - there are few candidates that could get the EAC number [receipt number] but many of them are still waiting. Keep in touch with me here, and I would keep on getting information for you whatever I get.

Pavan, Ajay, they started giving the EAC numbers already. But being patient is something you can do at this moment.

9572. KM said in May 6th, 2008

I am still waiting my notice. I applied as Bachelor/Premium Processing. But I have not heard anything yet. Some people who are in my situation said I better get “Plan B.” However, this is my second time to apply for H-1B!!! I really feel depressed now…

9579. vamshi krishna said in May 6th, 2008

Hi All,

I applied for h1b visa. till now i did’t receive any update from my employer. Yes’day i called him. he is saying to wait for some more time.

Please let me know if any one know something on this.

Thanks
Vamshi

9582. ajay said in May 7th, 2008

Hi KM,

What is Plan B ? Don’t lose patience and hope may be they are just taking more time to process. I have applied in Non Premium category it seems i will need to more than the ones with premium processing.

Life is colorful.com : What is EAC number ? And when is approximate time a person applying under Non Premium Processing should receive ?

9587. Jaanvi said in May 7th, 2008

Hey! Thank you so much for the information. Please dont mind if I keep bothering you with my never ending queries until my case is sorted out :-)

Thanks a million for your prompt replies.

9658. KM said in May 7th, 2008

Hello Ajay!

My plan B is applying Master, or getting different types of Visa. I know a lot of people in the same boat. I wish everyone could get h1b.

Good luck to all!!

9660. narahari said in May 7th, 2008

Hi All, I am new to this forum.

I got amil from my consultent that my application has been picked up in random process. I got mail nothing else. Please let me know do they send receipt number along with mail or later.

Thanks in advance
Narahari

9662. Life is Colourful said in May 7th, 2008

@ KM, probably he thought Plan B is something like an official plan from US immigration.
@ Narahari, Congratulations for getting through the lottery. Yes, they do send receipt number and you can check the application status on USCIS website with that EAC number

9663. narahari said in May 7th, 2008

I havn’t received the EAC number, I just got a mail saying my application is seleceted.

9675. KK said in May 8th, 2008

Guys, Any updates abt H1B lottery status as of today. Did any one receive any email from your employer ?

9691. ajay said in May 8th, 2008

narhari - did u get the mail from the Lawyer who had done your H1B submission or did u receive mail from the USCIS ?
Does any one have clue as to when they would be sending out results for regular processing?

9701. Life is Colourful said in May 8th, 2008

Hello guys, I have a news for you on H1B 2009 processing cycles.

With my contacts and friends who are going through this process, some of the consultants and companies, I came to know that USCIS has processed the lottery and initial approval process for PREMIUM application as of now.

The regular applications will receive their status and EAC numbers in May or June month.

If I get more updates, I would comment in here. Please keep on visiting this page and this blog for more updates.

9703. kch said in May 8th, 2008

I applied under masters quota and still dint receive any information. Does that mean I have not been selected in the lottery or Is there still a chance.
Please let me know

9707. KK said in May 8th, 2008

Hi,
Thanks for the updates. Please keep posted whenever you receive any updates about the Lottery Results

9708. saikumar said in May 8th, 2008

Hi All,

Kindly let me know if lottery system has started. Some of the folks are telling it will start in the mid of May and some are telling that it is aleady started.
Pls respond..Thanks in advance.

9710. vano said in May 8th, 2008

hello,

still waiting for the result. will they also info me if i will not be selected? when will be the latest?

still crossing my fingers, coz my friends got their EAC aalready, btw what is EAC non-abreviated meaning.. eheh lols :D

they are 6 and only 2 of them got the receipt..

any site that lists all selected?..

9718. Jaanvi said in May 9th, 2008

Hey! I thank God for helping me find this blog. I’ve applied under the regular quota - this means that I can be positive till June, right? This is so refreshing! Thanks for the updates.

9724. karthik said in May 9th, 2008

Hi, I’m new to this forum. I would say that this one is best. ‘Lifeiscolourful’ - U r really doing a Fabulous job. I second Jaanvi’s words. I have applied in regular quota. Today I’ve sent a mail to my consultant for the Receipt# and waiting with my fingers crossed. Hope we all get H-1!

9728. Arush said in May 9th, 2008

I applied through the normal Quota and got the EAC number couple of days back. Thanks I’m in.

9731. LPG said in May 9th, 2008

My friend applied in Non Premium category and she got the receipt 2 days ago. I applied in the same category but I’m still waiting… My lawyer said he has started receiving some receipts but we have to wait until June. So I suppose I still have a chance…

9736. babu said in May 9th, 2008

Folks,
Some employers doesn’t want to relieve the receipt numbers to ensure that everyone who got thru the lottery process get to know their status at the same time. This is to avoid confusion and mis-understanding. So, people need to wait till June 2nd.

9739. Life is Colourful said in May 9th, 2008

@ Jaanvi, thanks for your kind words, and don’t leave hopes until June. And by the way, I received your mail on blogging - I would get in touch with you soon on this. Before that would you like to share your technical background and online experience overall.

@ kch, did you mean masters in US [M.S.] quota?

@ KK, sure I am going to update you here for any info I receive

@ Saikumar, the lottery process has started but the results would be conveyed to your consultant as and when your application is processed. As someone has already mentioned, many consultants might be keeping the information with them until they receive info on all their application. And it’s understandable as it’s important to avoid confusion

9741. Satheesh Saikumar said in May 9th, 2008

Guys,
Got this information from my onsite co-ordination helpdesk. This is for this year.

Infosys - 1234 visas
CTS - 4800 visas
Satyam - 3457 visas
TCS - 870 visas (pathetic)
Wipro - 6872 visas (slightly amazin)
HCL - 123 visas.

Remaining - Job consultants and others.

So there you have it

9745. tapan said in May 9th, 2008

anyone here knows, if it is true that the receipts are being sent in alphabetical orders of candidate’s last name?

in that case my last name being Shah, I will have to wait substantially longer!!! :(

9749. kch said in May 9th, 2008

ya, I have applied under advanced degree (masters in US)quota. Please let me know if I still have a chance?

9752. hmulyo said in May 9th, 2008

hi,

I am waiting for my H1B receipt as well. I still haven’t received it :(. I started to worry. I rely too much on this visa :(. Guys, if you already received the receipt notes please keep me updated, will you? thank you.

9758. grarun24 said in May 9th, 2008

Hi, every one i am arun, i also aopplied through Premium processing, but still not recieved recipiet. Is there any delay or it is understood tht app rejected.

if it not selected initial application fees will be refunded from USCIS i want knw pls any one tell

9761. sudha said in May 9th, 2008

Hi All,

I applied for h1b visa. till now i did’t receive any update from my employer. Please let me know if any one know something on this.

9779. vish said in May 10th, 2008

hi all
i m new to this blog.
i hav applied under Non Premium category.
my friend who has applied for me says by nxt week everyone may come to know their status.
do cross ur finger and hope for the best.
Best of luck to all….

by everyone i mean majority of them and i think last date to wait till is 2nd june..

hi life is colorful
ur doing gr8 job by updating everyone..
at this stage everyone is having their nerve breakdown waiting for h1b…
even im in the same boat so pls do keep updating…

9787. kanwar said in May 10th, 2008

My company says that the 4 checks (fee) issued to Homeland Security have been withdrawn/in cashed on april 24th. Please let me know how much time does USCIS take to issue a receipt after the check has been withdrawn.
Thanks…

9802. grarun24 said in May 10th, 2008

wt abt the wait list which thy hv intrd, do any one knw abt this, pls update me. its better to wait another week

9823. jrbd said in May 11th, 2008

hi,
we are 14 coworkers have applied in regular quota this year to the same company. one of us have got his receipt and we all are waiting for the result. but when one of us have got his result selected, does it mean…rest of us have been rejected? or still there is chance of getting the receipt?

i think this is the perfect forum to stay updated. thanks a lot “Life is Colourful” for updating everyone.

please reply…

9827. chaitanya said in May 11th, 2008

Hi,

My consultancy guy mailed me that my application is application is picked inlottery. I have to wait for couple of days for to get the EAC #.

Thanks,
chaitanya

9834. Life is Colourful said in May 11th, 2008

@ tapan, no the receipts are not being sent alphabetically.

@ kch, do you have any idea how many visas were applied through masters quota? Sorry I did not keep track of that. And yes, until you or your employet get rejection mail from USCIS, you certainly have a chance for visa

@ Sudha, the process is still in progress - wait and watch this post

@ vish, thanks for encouraging us to serve you more

@ kanwar, check withdrawal and the receit number receiving date might not have distinct difference in days. If you gets through lottery, check will be retained by them or returned if not

@ grarun24, yes there was similar thing but not exactly wait list last time. Let me explain quickly. Last year they had selected 65000 application through lottery but they did not which are eligible to be approved so they had selected 20000 more for backup. The people who were not in first 65000, but in next 20000 were kind of in waiting list. So any application rejected from 65000, would allow to select that many from next list of 20000. I am not sure if they have it this time.

@ jrbd, NO - that does not mean rest of the applications are rejected. Whoever has been selected in the lottery should get the details one by one, keep your fingers crossed and keep on visiting us to get updates as and when we receive.

@ chaitanya, congratulations on getting through the lottery. Let us know here once you get the EAC #.

9845. kanwar said in May 11th, 2008

Please let me know will USCIS withdraw the money or incash the check unless until the application is selected in the lottery?

9855. Emz 2009 said in May 11th, 2008

thanks everyone 4 z gr8 info.s i gt from here
but i am little confused as it is my 1st time 2 apply 4 h1 visa
my case like that:
zr is a Co. in Chicago offer me a job & asked me 2 send em papers 2 apply 4 me, zy said it will go through lottery process, till now i hear nothin 4 em
so when is z last date i would lose z chance of beign picked by lottry or it is already lost ? as i read here about recipt. no. & many things which i don’t have
thanks in advance

9856. pooja said in May 12th, 2008

If the money that you had paid for the visa is withdrawn then it means that your application is selected in the lottery.

9858. ravu said in May 12th, 2008

hi All,

dont get bothered to much about H1 :)) as it is an lottery lets wait until employer get back us and say the result(might be + (or)-).Dont depress tomuch if your application is not picked guys,life is wondeful wait for chance but not be desperate.

9861. kkodamasimham said in May 12th, 2008

Hi All,

Still i did’t receive any update on this ?
I am very eagerly waiting for the status?

Could you please let me know how much time it takes to know the status.

Thanks
Vamshi

9864. gurdeep said in May 12th, 2008

Hi I would like to ask one question.

i have applied on April 1 2007 and still the uscis website shows the status as “Case recevied and pending” do anyone has a clue what all is going on

9866. jrbd said in May 12th, 2008

thanks LIC.

Someone please let me know if USCIS is filtering the applications manually based on year of education and experience after running the lottery process…

9871. saba said in May 12th, 2008

Hi, Gud to hit at this site…and nice to come across the gang prevailing in the same situation….I have still not heard anything…are still there some chances…let’s pray and wish all can get selected….please keep updating..

9874. nejo said in May 12th, 2008

I received the EAC # from my consultant today and chked the status at uscis website. Status is “Case received and pending”. Please let me know, what does this status mean? Am i through with the lottery?
Please reply.
Thank You..

9875. kch said in May 12th, 2008

Hi Life is colorful,

Thanq for the update. 30000 have been applied through Masters quota, where the limit is 20000. Do you have any idea if Masters are still receving receipts?

9876. Jaanvi said in May 12th, 2008

Hey!
I’m a BE in Instrumentation by qualification and a IT Proposal Writer by profession. I’m based in Chandigarh, India; working or an IT company. Also, I need your guidance on various other work related issues; how else can I get in touch with you? I know I’m burdening you but please help me :-)

9878. nimmi said in May 12th, 2008

Hi,
i m new to this blog, but life is colourful you are doing a great job for us. hats of to you. my consultant also applied for my h1 but still i m also waiting. actually i want to know the real process of lottery i mean how it can done or they select the candidate. as per my employer my file is sent on 1st april. so wat could you suggest for me. trust GOD for good thing and wait for his mircle !!! :)

9887. Life is Colourful said in May 12th, 2008

@ Kanwar, regardless of your application approval, the check / cash is withdrawn from everyone. If your application is rejected [which I don’t want to see], you will get your refund from USCIS
@ Emz 2009, your comment was interesting, it was not EZ to understand your comment with your twisted english ;-) - by the way hold on for few more days and visit us again to know more updates.
@ pooja, again - no! it does not mean your application is selected if money is withdrawn. Wish you all the best!
@ ravu, great attitude, that’s what everyone should follow
@ kkodamasimham [vamshi], chill out, go on long drive over the weekend, spend your time with the family - but don’t get so anxious about H1. It will happen, when it should in next few days and you shall be notified by your consultant or company
@ gurdeep, as I am telling to everyone - it means your application is also in process
@ jrbd, I checked with one of the experts in USA and it’s not the case what you just mentioned in your comment.
@ saba, thanks for joining us here. Wish you all the best too!
@ nejo, if you have received your EAC number, that means you are through with the lottery and now USCIS will go through your docs to approve or reject them [99% they approve if your documents fulfil all criteria] - Congratulations!
@ kch, I am not sure about the application for masters yet, but I will try to get some info
@ Jaanvi, that’s perfectly fine. Though I feel day should be of more than 24 hrs, I deal with the shorter days to work but still try to help out going beyond the extra mile for my readers, commentators and friends. I will get in touch with you.
@ nimmi, I appreciate your compliment. The lottery system works like this -
The application received through FedEx to USCIS office are given numbers and These numbers are fed to the computer program to select any random 65000 numbers. It’s as simple as that. This system has started last year when USCIS saw loads of application on 1st day. They decided to go for lottery as it was difficult to figure out what application received first on 1st april on the same day. Due to the expected demand for H1 this year, they had given first 5 working days for applicants and lottery will be applicable to all those applications received in first five working days.

Finally, Let me share a good news with you that I wanted to, since so many days! My application has been already through the lottery and it has been approved. It was a premium application processing.

After checking EAC at USCIS website, it shows - Current Status: Case approved;

So provided I get through the visa interview, I safely assume I will land up in the States in coming Oct/Nov. see you all who would have their H1 approved in the States soon [if you would like to :)]

9888. kamal said in May 12th, 2008

Hi All,
I am new to this blog.I have applied through normal quota and my employer informed me that I m through the lottery.Still waiting for the EAC number

9894. kanwar said in May 12th, 2008

Folks the best way to know if your application is selected in lottery is to find out whether the checks/money has been drawn out from your company’s account. The money is only drawn after the application has been selected in the lottery. it might take a while to get your receipt notice. So ask your companies attorney if the check has been drawn by Homeland Security…Good Luck.

9900. Vijay said in May 12th, 2008

Hi LifeIsColorful,

You are doing wonderful job for us.Hats off to your great help.

Hearty Congratulations for got through in lottery.:):)As you said ,Sure we will meet in states if i also got selected both in lottery and interview.

9902. Emz 2009 said in May 12th, 2008

Life is Colourful
congratulations and i hope you enjoy it

9903. nejo said in May 12th, 2008

Life is Colourful: Thanks….Congratulations to you too!!
I spoke to my employer and she was saying that this is Application Receipt Number, which is provided to everyone who applies and the status will be approved once I get selected through the lottery.
Is this info given by her is correct? Please let me know..
Thank You :)

9908. Rakshit said in May 13th, 2008

Life is Colorful: Congrates buddy.

Can anybody confirm June 2 is the last date for H1 Processing?

I am waiting for EAC or Rejection..

9909. Daxesh said in May 13th, 2008

hi all,
I am new to this foram. i received my application receipt no. in that my case status shows that “Case received and pending”. What does that mean? Can anyone please explain me about that?

9910. TG said in May 13th, 2008

Hi 9741 ( Satheesh Kumar )

What is the source of this info and Life is colourful do you think these are authentic results

Guys,
Got this information from my onsite co-ordination helpdesk. This is for this year.

Infosys - 1234 visas
CTS - 4800 visas
Satyam - 3457 visas
TCS - 870 visas (pathetic)
Wipro - 6872 visas (slightly amazin)
HCL - 123 visas.

Remaining - Job consultants and others.

So there you have it

TG

9914. vinod said in May 13th, 2008

Hi,

Where can we find the actual figures related to H1B,i mean how many app are in taken for draw and how many are in pending..

9916. Jaanvi said in May 13th, 2008

O Wow! I’m sooooooooo…. happy for you. Those who bring sunshine into other’s lives cannot keep it away from themselves :-) All the very best in life and may all your dreams come true!

9918. tapan said in May 13th, 2008

hi all,

I received a + from my employer yesterday.. he also emailed me the receipt number

thanks for all the info available during the “anxiety” period.

9934. IdleBrain said in May 13th, 2008

@tapan: did you opt for premium processing or was it in the gen category that your app is picked by lottery?

9935. Nimmi said in May 13th, 2008

Tats Gr8 News,
Our best wishes for you and your brite future. Keep in touch. Hope your wishes comes true for all of us :)

9936. luckygirl said in May 13th, 2008

hi all
congrats to all who have cleared the lottery….I applied thru normal H1 quota and my employers asks me to wait….
I knw tht the Masters quota lottery result is out. I want to knw if the normal lottery result is also out.
do we get the receipt number before the lottery and whr can we check our status if the employer is not revealing it.
pls guide.
thanks to all for ur useful info..!!

9945. Mac said in May 13th, 2008

Hey guys,
I just found this website. It is really cool to see that some people already made it. Congrats! I am still waiting for any news from my employer regarding the lottery results. Hopefuly I will know something soon. All the best guys I am keeping my fingers crossed for all of us.

Mac

9948. Life is Colourful said in May 13th, 2008

Oh my God, there are so many messages again today. But I should answer to each of one of you here. No problem as such, let me take one by one.

@ Kanwar, I think I have little different opinion here. Last year, USCIS had withdrawn money from my employer’s account and as my application could not go through lottery last year - USCIS had returned the money. Thinking this as real case, I don’t think we can guarantee approval after withdrawal of money

@ Vijay, EMZ - thanks friends! Wish you all the best.

@ Nejo, the information you have been given is correct

@ Rakshit, thanks and there is not last date decided as such

@ Daxesh, did you receive EAC number or something. Your case looks like approved case. But let me comment on that once I get more details from you.

@ TG, it’s little difficult to believe those numbers as very few authorities will have those numbers and if his company has, that means they have good contacts surely. Anyways, does not matter a lot as long as YOU get through it.

@ Tapan, CONGRATULATIONS buddy! I hope you still would continue to visit here and read my blog. There would be many interesting articles being posted in coming days [on immigration too]

@ Nimmi, I am wishing everyone here with clean heart as I know the pain of not getting selected. So keep your fingers crossed guys, you would certainly get through it. And we will have a virtual get together in the States.

@ Luckygirl, there is no way to find it out if your employer does not reveal it, because he is the applicant on your behalf.

@ Jaanvi, Finally a reply to you! I thank you very much for all your wishes. I know I am still to email you some details you wanted. Let me do that today [hopefully ;-)]

9951. jazz said in May 13th, 2008

Hi lifeiscolourful,

U r definetly a gud job providing rite information at the rite time and congrats on ur selection !!!

I have also applied this year, waiting for my result. Just a small info, can we get any receipt no. before getting selected in the lottery, so we can check the status in the site like last year ?

Goodluck to all of them who have applied this year..

9972. blahblah said in May 13th, 2008

Life is Colourful Thank you so much for all the answers you provided to everyone!!! I’m about to give up hope till I found this blog. I filed Premium Processing but yet to receive any notice :( Am I done for? What is this June 2nd date btw if its not the last date? Thanks again!!:)

9973. Aru said in May 13th, 2008

Hi,
I received my petition number, but my status shows the following “Fee Payment Rejected due to Insufficient Funds and Case Placed in Suspense”. But when i spoke to my employer, he said the checks have been accepted and cleared. So could you please clarify this.

9996. boy16 said in May 13th, 2008

Hello lifeiscolorful.
My employer is relying on his Atty. My case is Premium Processing the lottery is already done for those under PP on 30th april AND it crossed almost 12 days today is 13th May. Anyone has any idea why PP are getting late through their Attorneys please. Thanks.

10023. sapna said in May 13th, 2008

Hi All,

I am new to this blog…even i have filled my H1 this year n still not heard anything about it…plz do somebody help me in knowing how long shall we wait…n if our file is not selected will we get back the check now it self..

10030. Daxesh said in May 13th, 2008

Hi Life,

Thanks for your response. Your are doing fabulous job by helping people. And congrats for you visa.

Let me explain my case once again briefly,
I received info from my employer on 28th April that my file has been selected.

Then i ask him to give me my Application receipt number. So he provide me my receipt number which is WAC********** (13 digit no.).

Is it what u say EAC number?

Using this number i went to USCIS site and check my status. which displays in the status field “Case received and pending”.

Does it mean that my case has been selected in lottery system but yet not approved? if yes then how much time it will take to be approved?

Please brief me about that.

Thanks

10032. ashok said in May 13th, 2008

i want to know that my file is selected in lottery or not and when my result is declare?

10033. Atin said in May 13th, 2008

Well Guys,
This lottery sucks, last year I lost visa due to lottery. This year also wait seems to be never ending,

10037. kkodamasimham said in May 14th, 2008

NO Update from the employer till now?

What does it mean! still it is in process or process is completed?

If it is in process how many days it will take to know the status?

Please let me know.

10044. MK said in May 14th, 2008

Hi everybody! After successful selection in lottery can we be sure of getting VISA?? Currently I am in India! Pls. reply friends.

10045. jrbd said in May 14th, 2008

thanks @LIC for your updates.
Can someone plz tell me about the status who have applied through USTECH Solution whether they already got the results or still some results are pending.

10046. techies2005 said in May 14th, 2008

Hi, my employer has send me a mail saying that i have been selected in the lottery , i got my WAC number. What are the chances that i got rejection after this

10055. Richard said in May 14th, 2008

Hi, is there any one applied thru Cyberthink india?

10063. vivekraghavendra said in May 14th, 2008

Great job lib…U certainly deserve to get the visa as you are providing such a helping hand..Even our case is pending under the normal quota..The only thing i do is keep praying and leaving the rest to god…Hope all of us get it…

10064. Vaibhav Shah said in May 14th, 2008

Hi, I have applied for H1 B 2009 but still not got any updates.

10068. Sandeep said in May 14th, 2008

My employer informed me that my application has been select because they found fee check cleared and receipt is awaited an will reach within 1-2 weeks.

Any relevent information?

10069. Sandeep said in May 14th, 2008

Hi Daxesh,
You are done, it will take 2-3 moths to process visa for you.

10070. sapna said in May 14th, 2008

hi…
did any one receive their papers back whose is not picked in lottery…as even i did nt hear naything from my employer he is telling to wait till june 2nd…so after that we have to think we are not selected….