mumbai2012 Posted August 10, 2012 Report Share Posted August 10, 2012 How long does it take for the California Service Center to make a decision on a H1B premium processing case? Contribute your case updates to this thread! H1B Transfer Application Received: Aug. 8 Current Status: Acceptance Link to comment
Attorney_10 Posted August 13, 2012 Report Share Posted August 13, 2012 Generally, USCIS will take action on a premium processing case within 15 calendar days of receiving the petition. This will either result in an approval, denial, or request for evidence. Link to comment
fasttimeboy Posted August 16, 2012 Report Share Posted August 16, 2012 I129 - H4 to H1 CoS Cap Exempt: Yes Center: California Service Center Received Date: Aug 4 Status: Acceptance Link to comment
r_max9 Posted August 16, 2012 Report Share Posted August 16, 2012 Application sent: 08/07/12 Receipt date in email: 08/08/12 Receipt date on website: 08/09/12 Status: Acceptance Link to comment
fasttimeboy Posted August 16, 2012 Report Share Posted August 16, 2012 I129 - H4 to H1 CoS Cap Exempt: Yes Center: California Service Center Received Date: Aug 4 RFE Date: Aug 16 Status: RFE RFE in spite of full time opportunity. Link to comment
r_max9 Posted August 21, 2012 Report Share Posted August 21, 2012 mumbai2012: Any update? Link to comment
mumbai2012 Posted August 21, 2012 Author Report Share Posted August 21, 2012 My apologies for not replying sooner. My H1B transfer was approved last week. Waiting for the approval notice in mail right now. Link to comment
r_max9 Posted August 21, 2012 Report Share Posted August 21, 2012 My apologies for not replying sooner. My H1B transfer was approved last week. Waiting for the approval notice in mail right now. Thats awesome!! I am still waiting on mine.. thought I'd ask since you and I had the same receipt date. Link to comment
r_max9 Posted August 22, 2012 Report Share Posted August 22, 2012 My petition just got approved. Took them 14 days! Good luck to those who are waiting. Link to comment
mumbai2012 Posted August 22, 2012 Author Report Share Posted August 22, 2012 That's cool. Question for you: are you planning to wait for the hardcopy before you join the new employer? Link to comment
cal_2012 Posted August 22, 2012 Report Share Posted August 22, 2012 Hi, My H1 transfer petition is filed under premium processing on 17th Aug 2012 and its under Acceptance status now. Please share your experience and processing timings. H1B Transfer Application Received: Aug. 17, 2012 Current Status: Acceptance Link to comment
r_max9 Posted August 23, 2012 Report Share Posted August 23, 2012 That's cool. Question for you: are you planning to wait for the hardcopy before you join the new employer? My case is a little different. My H1 extension was denied after being 'in processing' for 13 months! I had this company (my current employer) who were ready to file for a transfer back in April but they wanted to wait till I got a decision back from my extension. Since that was denied, they filed for a new petition outside the cap, since I have had an H1 in the last 6 years. So for me, since my I-94 is expired, I need to head out of the country and get it stamped before I can start working. What date did you get your approval? And have you got your approval notice in mail yet? Reason I ask is because I am looking to fly out asap and get the visa stamped... I wanted a timeline to understand when I could expect it in the mail. Link to comment
mumbai2012 Posted August 23, 2012 Author Report Share Posted August 23, 2012 My case is a little different. My H1 extension was denied after being 'in processing' for 13 months! I had this company (my current employer) who were ready to file for a transfer back in April but they wanted to wait till I got a decision back from my extension. Since that was denied, they filed for a new petition outside the cap, since I have had an H1 in the last 6 years. So for me, since my I-94 is expired, I need to head out of the country and get it stamped before I can start working. What date did you get your approval? And have you got your approval notice in mail yet? Reason I ask is because I am looking to fly out asap and get the visa stamped... I wanted a timeline to understand when I could expect it in the mail. My employer received an email notice of my H1B transfer approval on Wednesday, Aug. 15. Nine days and no official notice yet. I've always been in status and have a lot of time on my I94. But I've been reading about this I797B, so just paranoid! Joining the new employer next week. Link to comment
fasttimeboy Posted August 23, 2012 Report Share Posted August 23, 2012 I129 - H4 to H1 CoS Cap Exempt: Yes Center: California Service Center Petition Received Date: Aug 4 RFE Date: Aug 16 Documents faxed: Aug 17 RFE documents received update by USCIS: Aug 20 Decision: Aug 23 Link to comment
r_max9 Posted August 24, 2012 Report Share Posted August 24, 2012 My employer received an email notice of my H1B transfer approval on Wednesday, Aug. 15. Nine days and no official notice yet. I've always been in status and have a lot of time on my I94. But I've been reading about this I797B, so just paranoid! Joining the new employer next week. The lawyers office received my approval notice today. They included a prepaid envelope along with the H1 petition when it was sent. I guess USCIS is faster when they do not have to spend money to mail the docs! :) Link to comment
mumbai2012 Posted August 24, 2012 Author Report Share Posted August 24, 2012 The lawyers office received my approval notice today. They included a prepaid envelope along with the H1 petition when it was sent. I guess USCIS is faster when they do not have to spend money to mail the docs! :) Your petition got approved on Aug. 22 and you got the notice today. Two days? Are you in California or close by? I know it takes time for some people. Link to comment
r_max9 Posted August 26, 2012 Report Share Posted August 26, 2012 Your petition got approved on Aug. 22 and you got the notice today. Two days? Are you in California or close by? I know it takes time for some people. No, I am in the midwest and the law firm is in MI. When they sent my package, they included a next day priority Fedex envelope for return shipping. Thats the reason why it came so quick. If USCIS were to be mailing it, they would do it slower. Link to comment
LoveAdele Posted August 27, 2012 Report Share Posted August 27, 2012 I129 - H4 to H1B CoS Cap Exempt: Yes Center: California Service Center Received Date: Aug 15 Status: Acceptance Link to comment
najog Posted August 27, 2012 Report Share Posted August 27, 2012 All Below are my details: H1B Transfer. Receipt date: 8/15/2012 Status : Acceptance 15 Calendar days end 8/29. Keeping my fingers crossed and praying. Anybody else with 8/15 receipt date please add your updates here Link to comment
LoveAdele Posted August 27, 2012 Report Share Posted August 27, 2012 I129 - H4 to H1B CoS Cap Exempt: Yes Center: California Service Center Received Date: Aug 15 Status: Acceptance 8/27 Status: RFE Shortly afterwards, I sent RFE docs to USCIS by fax. Once again, waiting... Link to comment
cal_2012 Posted August 27, 2012 Report Share Posted August 27, 2012 Hi, My H1 transfer petition is filed under premium processing on 17th Aug 2012 and its under Acceptance status now. Please share your experience and processing timings. H1B Transfer Application Received: Aug. 17, 2012 Current Status: Acceptance God's grace, my petition was approved on 23, Aug 2012. H1B Transfer Application Received: Aug. 17, 2012 Current Status: Approved on 23, Aug 2012 Thanks and Good luck to everyone! Link to comment
mumbai2012 Posted August 28, 2012 Author Report Share Posted August 28, 2012 That's great news. Congratulations! Let us know when you receive your hardcopy. I'm still waiting for mine. 10th business day today since my H1 transfer got approved. Link to comment
najog Posted August 29, 2012 Report Share Posted August 29, 2012 My Petition got approved 8/28. Thanks everybody for the inputs and all the best for those waiitng on it. May you get a positive outcome soon. Thanks Link to comment
GCAlienUFO Posted August 29, 2012 Report Share Posted August 29, 2012 Here are my case details: Filed my H1 on : 07/31/2012 ( COS from H4 to H1 , non-exempt) Processing Type: Premium Processing Center: California Receipt Date : 08/02/2012 Received REF on : 08/14/2012 RFE Reason: Dependent related documents--> tax docs,pay stubs,Marriage certificate,employment verification document RFE replied on : 08/20/2012 case updated RFE received date: 08/21/2012 Waiting for final decision. Not sure what is the USCIS average response time on RFE for premium processing? Is there anyone here in similar situation? Link to comment
LoveAdele Posted August 30, 2012 Report Share Posted August 30, 2012 Here are my case details: Filed my H1 on : 07/31/2012 ( COS from H4 to H1 , non-exempt) Processing Type: Premium Processing Center: California Receipt Date : 08/02/2012 Received REF on : 08/14/2012 RFE Reason: Dependent related documents--> tax docs,pay stubs,Marriage certificate,employment verification document RFE replied on : 08/20/2012 case updated RFE received date: 08/21/2012 Waiting for final decision. Not sure what is the USCIS average response time on RFE for premium processing? Is there anyone here in similar situation? Case is still handled by pp. RFE resets the 15-day clock. Have seen actuall response time of 3, 6, and 12 days from other postings. my gut feeling is a week or so being most likely. Link to comment
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