Even other wise, you can apply for new passport and carry both for stamping. Please let me know if your case status change. If the 15-calendar-day window is not satisfied, then the Premium Processing Fee will be refunded. Bri, How to Check USCIS status online using Receipt Number, H1B Statuses RFE, Approval, Denial and How to check, How to check H1B visa processing times at USCIS Service centers, Emergency US Visa Appointment in India – 2 User Experiences, F1 Visa Stamping on STEM OPT – Interview Experience, Process, POE, H4 Biometrics + EAD, Approval Samples – CSC Experience, H4 Dropbox, H4 Biometrics + EAD Experiences with USCIS [2021]. U.S. I have never been subject to cap in past, but I have all the documents required for h1b transfer and filed for h1b transfer, will there be any concerns here. You can check out the average H1B Visa processing times using our H1B Visa Tracker ( below link). Based on the above-mentioned 4 modules, you will be given a score. Should you apply for Premium H1B Visa Processing ? I have below queries. Does USCIS has any SLA or not ? Hi How long it will take to change the status, is that not going to change or need to forget about this.Mine is WAC centre and is this taking long time this year. I’m currently working company A and got an offer company B on date Oct 1st 2019 then they started H1B transfer in premium mode on date Oct/18 th and receipt we got it , today is Oct 31st almost 12 days still status showing as “Case Was Received and A Receipt Notice Was Emailed”, now my question are as below. It has been 3 weeks now…, I am currently with an employer A and got an offer from employee B, as premium processing is being stopped from Apr 3rd. 4. Thanks. I filled H4 EAD on september 2017. Unlike, if it was filed in Regular Processing, the processing time can vary based on where it was filed and the processing times at the service center. L. No. See below screenshot from USCIS website. (e.g. Its been 6months and status is same “case was received”. In this article, we will review all those details and also cover common FAQs as well. I had already exceeded 6 years in 2017 and had received extension for 2.5 years that time against my approved i-140. Given that it will get done in 1 month based on premium processing will I be able to enter the US as soon as I get my H1B extension approved (by May/June 2019) or will I have to wait for Oct 1st 2019. Thanks! Discuss with your attorney. Song & Meng PC is a business immigration law firm that handles NIW, EB5, EB1A, EB1B, EB1C, PERM, L1, O1, PERM, and H1B cases for individuals and companies. 2. If you see anyone ask a question on the blog, please point them to this article. Good luck for your approval! That is a perception. 3. Howe ever its been 9 months since I applied for extension and I hear no status on it. So the receipt should be known within a week through email. I’m on the same boat, Employer sent h1b transfer through PP on Wed (3/29), should be received on 3/30. Hi! How long does H1B Visa Processing take? Sometimes, USCIS also suspends premium processing during the start of the H1B season in April to handle the high volume and they open the same in phases. Thanks for your reply…. H1B regular application processing time is 3 months to 1 year for approvals.. H1B premium processing is getting approval within 1 to 15 days of filing. I understand the anxiety…but there is no shortcut. The 15 calendar days SLA only applies to petitions filed under premium processing. The premium processing fee is in additional to the general H1B filing fee. Please help, I’m worried. Also, every case in unique and there can be different processing times for different cases. If you are really curious, you may apply for H1B visa premium processing anytime for general petitions by paying  $2,500 and upgrade your case. 2. Will this cause any issue in H1B transfer? Hello, It does not happen often, but happens once in a while during start of H1B season. You can travel using the old visa stamp and new petition, as long as both have not expired and are still valid. When do I know if my case get selected in the lottery? I hope we get it soon. The current premium processing fee is $1440 USD. Please reply. 1) what is the chance for approval Meanwhile, prepare your response well. Fee Increase for Certain H-1B and L-1 Petitions (Public Law 114-113) Combating Fraud and Abuse in the H-1B Visa Program; H-1B Electronic Registration Process; Questions about Same or Similar Occupational Classifications Under the American Competitiveness in … KIndly advise. Or can they send me on an Unpaid leave till the decision is made? Thanks. My company has to make arrangements to prepare in the case I need to be out for a couple of weeks while waiting.. My case status has changed to “Request for evidence mailed”. It was from the California office. Hi, I submitted h1b rfe 2 months ago thru regular and I converted to premium 2 days back… will they start with processing from scratch or do they consider the document submitted during regular window…. Typically, the H1B transfer petition is filed with a new employer and there is no previous approval history. If the response is not satisfactory they might deny. I have H1b visa stamped and now my employer is filing an ammendment, Is the premium processing suspended for ammendments as well? If nothing, call USCIS…you can call them now too and check. Just worried about manual errors that may arise like what if they process premium processing request first and then RFE response? Yes there are loads of them. No, all speculations. i539, i-765 (EAD) – Employment-based primary and their dependents like H1B and L1 dependents. They have responded to RFE questions by hiring an external evaluator. Can Some one help me on this, what i can do rather then waiting. What should I do if my case does not get selected? I submitted my H1b -extension on July 2016, but it is yet to be approved. USCis sent receipt last wednesday. Waqas Malik No response yet from USCIS. They have 15 days SLA (service level agreement) and guarantee that any H1B petition filed in premium processing will be adjudicated in 15 calendar days or less. Ask them to follow-up with USCIS to send a copy of the approval notice. I am also on the same boat. eval(ez_write_tag([[728,90],'redbus2us_com-box-3','ezslot_7',180,'0','0']));H1B Visa processing by USCIS can vary a lot depending on the service center you filed with and the processing type you have chosen. Congrats Raman. Can I Find Emp C (which is little difficult bcz transfer initiated 10 month ago) and file one more transfer. Since most of the cases are being responded in the same time frame as yours, there may be delay in processing. The fee is going up by over $1,000. You mean filed in March last week right? Please add your H1B  case by registering and continue to update with your status. When entering US, mention to PoE officer that you will be working for new employer as per new petition; or else they would assume you will be working for the employer as per the visa stamp. Ideally, after 3 months or so, the employer should upgrade the petition for transfers to avoid delays. All you can do is wait. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) today announced it will increase fees for premium processing, effective Oct. 19, as required by the Continuing Appropriations Act, 2021 and Other Extensions Act, Pub. Same here my case was filed in USCIS in Nov 24 for cap exempt still waiting for status change its almost 4 months. Do post your outcome. Client Project will be ending soon due to budget issue. Your case is same like my case. Again, every case is different, ask for more details, if there was an RFE, etc. My company applied to the H1B with premium processing for FY2020. You will get a confirmation telling that the petition is upgraded. It totally depends on your situation. When is the last date to get response from USCIS for H1-Bs applied in april 2016. as in March 2017 new cases will be filed for Fiscal yeah 2018. I am not sure, how much of that is correct, there are exceptions of course, but not all of them should take that long, unless there was an RFE for the petition. It is possible that USCIS issued the receipt number but it was lost in transit etc. As of now, USCIS has not released any details related to H1B FY 2022 Season. CZ, when we have consulted the company for premium processing they say we need to wait instead of applying it. Share sensitive information only on official, secure websites. L. No. Now, I got another offer and planning to transfer my H1B to employer B and employer B is ready to pay the appropriate salary required by DOL. Yes, it is suspended for all types of applications. Or can they send me on an Unpaid leave till the decision is made. Usually how long USCIS takes to decide on case after receiving RFE response? My employer had filed my petition on June 23 through COS and we have not received any update till now so they updated to premium processing on 18 September. Now, let’s look at each of the processing types in detail eval(ez_write_tag([[728,90],'redbus2us_com-medrectangle-4','ezslot_6',658,'0','0'])); eval(ez_write_tag([[728,90],'redbus2us_com-banner-1','ezslot_8',606,'0','0']));If an employer or sponsor files a H1B petition with USCIS using standard process and does not include extra fee for faster processing, then the petition is said to be filed in Regular Processing. But, my employer says they haven’t received any update from USCIS till now. My RFE was submitted along with premium processing. I hope your answer is with regard to “premium processing”? As the H-1B season begins to build steam, many people are wondering what their H-1B processing time will be in the 2020 fiscal year. U.S. My employer has submitted the documents to USCIS and I have received the receipt notice on May 18th, 2020. Receipt issued on Wednesday from California. In their website it shows CSC is processing 2nd April petitions so why there is no update on my case? I will be getting my i-140 by end of April 2019. How long it is taking to get approval in July 2020. Emp B already file 2 SR. Your employer has singed legally that they will pay you as on LCA, so you should get it addressed…. To be eligible to work, the spouse must have a valid H-4 dependent spouse visa related to the H1B visa holder’s status. H1B Applicant, The only status I see is “case was received”. This H1B 2021 season is going to be a bumpy ride! Employer forward me scan copy of H1b receipt (from Vermont center) which clearly mentioned that its in PP but received date is Apr 03, 2017. The only exception for this fee increase is H2B and R-1 category, they will have fee of $1,500 USD. Well, it is a violation on the employer side and may or may not directly impact you. So, do not be mislead by the fact that $2,500 will increase chances of approval. This is due to the fact that USCIS can give some weightage or deference to the previous first H1B approval and use that for extension. Hi Saurabh, I got my H1 stamped in 2014 but never traveled to the US as my project got delayed etc. Per fedex, received on the 31st. It is for everything, there are delays to get receipts. I am expecting my visa renewal in next 15 days. Based on USCIS historical processing times, from the last 5 years (FY 2016 to FY 2020), it can take anywhere from 3 to 6 months for H1B petition filed in Regular processing using form I-129. Did you get any update about your visa extension? You can consider doing premium, when you are at the beginning of August or early September. The processing time for H1B Extension petition depends on how it was filed. It will not change. I was hoping to get 3 years extension this time but my company saying that they will get the LCA either for 12 months or until the client SOW date whichever is higher. However my company had applied for PERM already by then it just got approved. So, the processing times are pretty much similar. I received update as Adjudication from my Company, does this mean case picked in lottery and pending for decision. Do I have to fill EAD again or wait for more time. Anyone had same situation please reply. The USCIS premium processing service allows petitioners to pay an additional filing fee to expedite the adjudication of certain forms, generally within 15 days. Thank you. 1. Do you where your case is transfered mine was same status showing on uscis website my case was filed california center. The Act included the Emergency Stopgap USCIS Stabilization Act, which requires USCIS to establish and collect additional premium processing fees, and to use those additional funds for expanded purposes. The policy varies from company to company. What is the timelines for H1b transfer in regular processing ? How Long I need to wait. Am worried… when can I expect it to be approved? Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. I’ve applied for a Regular H1B visa extension on 9/11 & as per my FedEx tracking it was received at the Nebraska centre by 9/12. Hi Sam, The premium processing fee for petitioners filing Form I-129 requesting H-2B or R-1 nonimmigrant status is increasing from $1,440 to $1,500. Is this true ? They have requsted me to join their company once the receipt number is generated. Did you get the receipt yet? 2. Have you received any update on your case. L. No. we didn’t recevied any notice from uscis where they transfered my case. There was no cancellation of Premium processing for extension and transfer last year. And it is still no any decision. Did u get answer on this? To check current processing times by service center, you can check article  Check USCIS H1B Visa Processing times. Will I get a new receipt number after upgrading to premium or will it be updated in my current receipt number? Hi, My case is got approved on Feb 14th , Hurray, all the best for the remaining friends. hard to say, they may…if not, they will issue refund. You may get the update as soon as today or as late as several months. I am currently in India as my 6th year of H1B with recaptured time expired on Jan 14th 2019. For the case types that already allow for the use of premium processing, the fee for this service will increase to $2,500, with the exception of petitions filed for H2B or R-1 workers. Citizenship and Immigration Services announced on its website that beginning on April 3, 2017, it would temporarily suspend premium processing for all H-1B visa … or do I need to resign? Also, in some cases, you may get decision even faster in 2 months or less as well, if the case has no complications. Could you please let me know whether I can travel with the old stamped visa ,once I receive the amendment acknowledge receipt . Hi , Do you know anyone whose H1 B extension visa has taken this long to get approved? My case has had no movement since the first week of May when it was transferred to a different office. The premium processing is only for applications that were picked in H1B lottery. Now when I look for a job in US, will it be a change of status based on my previously stamped visa or do I have to go through a fresh process of lottery etc. No, applying for H1B premium processing will not increase your chances for getting H1B petition approved. But, my attorney said not recommended to do premium process, all he said need to wait. Guidelines on Fees and Processing Times. So I transferred my H1b to another employer and got it approved. My case status has changed to “Request for evidence mailed”. My company filed for my H1b extension which was received by USCIS on 03/28/2017 in regular processing. Now My husband switched his job and his company filled his H1b and my H4 on premium processing. Is there anyone who got an RFE and got H1B approved eventually? Does it mean that my premium has not been accepted or there is still any chance of getting any updates for my case. Feb filers are getting their petition approved. Kind of true. It depends on the filing location and the load at the USCIS processing center. I have valid H1B stamped visa in my passport till 2019. Any expansion of premium processing to other forms will be implemented as provided in the legislation. My fiance had filed his H1B extension on 15th November 2016 and was accepted by USCIS on 1st December 2016. Heard that USCIS is working with less staff from this month. It’s not exactly ideal to be here in this country paying rent and bills, not being allowed to work and not knowing how much longer the wait is for the approval. A .gov website belongs to an official government organization in the United States. But the fact I haven’t gotten a receipt even is worrying me. To file a H1B petition in premium processing, employer or sponsor need to file Form I-907 along with premium processing fee of $2,500 when they file H1B petition using Form I-129. Travel out of US with H4 Extension, COS or H4 EAD Pending – Options? the usual non – premium extension would take 2-6 months as per discussions in above thread Employer can choose to file in one of these processing types when they file any of the following with USCIS. (Happened this year for a couple of applications) My H1 was revoked on request of my old company due to my resignation. Thank You for your advise in advance. My status is showing “Case Was Transferred And A New Office Has Jurisdiction” will the tracking number change or it will remain the same? DHS Docket No. You should ask your fiance’s attorney/employer to follow up with USCIS on the status. I am assuming even if I talk to the client immediately then it will take month or two to complete the documentation relating to the transfer and then actually send the transfer application to USCIS. Secure .gov websites use HTTPS Yes. You can ask your attorney if thats an option. My cap exempt H1B was filed by Apr 2016 end, any one had applied around the same time? But I dont know if that helps at all. nikil, H1b transferred from emp A to emp B received RFE, Response received to USCIS on Aug 3, 2017. Does that mean that my employer will fire me? Once I got the receipt, I got relocated and started working. How long would it take to hear back from USCIS if my employer applies for H1B Consular Processing change to status to convert my Consular visa into H1B using regular processing? You can check the particular service center where your petition was filed and get approximate processing times to get an idea. It doesn’t mean all the cases filed before that would have an update. Just wait. Because mine is 3/29 received date and still awaiting for the adjudication. I have the following questions: New lottery registration process = Unanswered questions and Scenarios. My company is very too the book, and does not do any shady business. Hi, I have valid visa and i94 upto July 31, 2020 and my i140 also got approved. What is the worst case scenario If my H1b transfer gets rejected ? As it is more than 8 month when can we expect status updated. coz Apr 1 is the deadline. If you are new to H1B Visa process, you can read below articles to get an idea on the general process, meaning of USCIS and H1B Statuseseval(ez_write_tag([[300,250],'redbus2us_com-medrectangle-3','ezslot_3',181,'0','0'])); H1B Visa Processing time with USCIS varies based on the type of processing that the employer or sponsor chooses when they file the H1B petition. No, it is not like that, you can get approval on Day 15 or sometimes few days later… Why don’t you ask your Attorney to raise a SR for your case? 1. Is it normal or acceptable for such a long delay. Also was the PP amount has been en cashed? Satya, The fee and SLA is similar to general new H1B petition. Update: I got my H1B approved. It is best to inform the attorney at the company that you are joining to be safe. How long does it take to get the premium processing receipt for H1b transfer currently.
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