Discuss Pray13's H-1B USCIS Case

H-1B case: Approved in 202 days (-114 days more than average)
India
extension
California
regular
13 May 2021
17 May 2021
WAC**********
no
approved
01 Dec 2021
202 days
14 May 2021
15 Dec 2021
Law firm informed regarding receipt notices for H1B, H4 and H4 EAD on 05/26/2021. On 09/17/2021, requested law firm to raise SR because the processing time bypassed 05/17/2021. Attorney raised -2 SRs, with the grace of god, finally the case is approved.


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Users currently watching this case: Pray13, india2703, VMBalegar, visahope, screwdrive, trackgc2014, y8kthils, prashgowda16, 191385 38 Comments

Posted by Pray13
19 Sep 2021 #1
On 09/17/2021, requested law firm to raise SR because the processing time bypassed 05/17/2021.
Posted by visahope
21 Sep 2021 #2
Good luck! Let us know if it helped.
Posted by Pray13
22 Sep 2021 #3
Update! Law firm informed today (09/21/2021) that they have placed the SR and should hear back from the USCIS around 10/13. They have also shared a request ID #.

Posted by screwdrive
23 Sep 2021 #4
Hi-any updates?
Posted by Pray13
24 Sep 2021 #5
None today. Have to wait until 10/13/2021.
Posted by trackgc2014
07 Oct 2021 #6
Any update on this SR? I am in the same boat. Wondering if I should ask my law firm to do the same.
Posted by trackgc2014
07 Oct 2021 #7
Any update on this SR? I am in the same boat. Wondering if I should ask my law firm to do the same.
Posted by Pray13
08 Oct 2021 #8
Hi! trackgc2014,
You should surely request your law firm to raise SR. It is always okay to ask.

Lastest email update received from law firm on 09/30/2021 - The status of this service request is:

On 09/21/2021, you or your representative contacted USCIS concerning your I-129 to notify us that you believe your case is outside of our normal processing time. Below is a summary of what we found and how the issue has been or may be resolved.

Our records show that your I-129 is currently pending adjudication. We regret that we are unable to provide you with a completion date at this time. We apologize for the delay.

The inquiry receipt was also attached with SR case # and petition #.
Posted by Pray13
08 Oct 2021 #9
Hi! trackgc2014,
You should surely request your law firm to raise SR. It is always okay to ask.

Lastest email update received from law firm on 09/30/2021 - The status of this service request is:

On 09/21/2021, you or your representative contacted USCIS concerning your I-129 to notify us that you believe your case is outside of our normal processing time. Below is a summary of what we found and how the issue has been or may be resolved.

Our records show that your I-129 is currently pending adjudication. We regret that we are unable to provide you with a completion date at this time. We apologize for the delay.

The inquiry receipt was also attached with SR case # and petition #.
Posted by Pray13
14 Oct 2021 #10
Latest update!! Attorney forwarded the email from USCIS to my attention. The email is a letter of apology regarding the delay in processing the petition.
Posted by visahope
14 Oct 2021 #11
Thanks for sharing this. What was the contents of the apology letter. Is it the same as previous communication. Did they promise any timelines for approval?
Posted by visahope
14 Oct 2021 #12
Sorry for asking lot of questions
Posted by Pray13
16 Oct 2021 #13
It is okay to ask question, the content was simple, states that I-129 is currently pending adjudication. They regret that they are unable to provide a completion date at this time (no timeline) and mentioned that they apologize for the delay.
Posted by visahope
16 Oct 2021 #14
Thanks! I will let you know if I get any decision on my H1 ext.
Posted by visahope
16 Oct 2021 #15
Thanks! I will let you know if I get any decision on my H1 ext.
Posted by Pray13
16 Oct 2021 #16
Thanks! Hope our H1B etx. gets adjudicated soon :)
Posted by prashgowda16
28 Oct 2021 #17
I see petitions with April end RD getting approvals this week. Couple more weeks!!!
Posted by screwdrive
28 Oct 2021 #18
Have you also filed for H4 and H4 EAD extensions with your H1B extension filing?
Posted by prashgowda16
28 Oct 2021 #19
No. Mine is just H1 extension with June 7 RD
Posted by 191385
09 Nov 2021 #20
Is there any update on your case ?
Posted by Pray13
10 Nov 2021 #21
Hi, 191385,
No recent updates :(
Posted by 191385
18 Nov 2021 #22
is there any approval happening in regular processing from California ?
Posted by 191385
18 Nov 2021 #23
is there any approval happening in regular processing from California ?
Posted by visahope
18 Nov 2021 #24
There has been quite a few approvals in my receipt range. But mostly due to late premium processing upgrades. Looks like USCIS wants our money to process our cases. :(
Posted by 191385
18 Nov 2021 #25
Yes, this is my concern that i haven't see any H1-B approval in month of November under normal processing. Only premiums are getting approved. However, some H4 and H4-EADs are getting approved from month of June and July.
Posted by 191385
18 Nov 2021 #26
@visahope, what is your receipt date ?
Posted by visahope
18 Nov 2021 #27
May 13th
Posted by visahope
18 Nov 2021 #28
May 13th
Posted by Pray13
20 Nov 2021 #29
Hi all!
I heard from my colleague that he had his PP approved along H4 and H- EAD. He was suggesting me to convert mine to PP, however, I have decided to wait till the end of December or may be for the new year.
Posted by Pray13
20 Nov 2021 #30
Today, I have sent a request to the attorney's office to raise another SR to get an update on my H1B situation.
Posted by visahope
20 Nov 2021 #31
You can raise SR yourself. I did for myself two weeks ago. But no reply :(
Posted by Pray13
20 Nov 2021 #32
Hi Visahope,
You are correct, I did mine in 2015, however, got denied.
Posted by prashgowda16
20 Nov 2021 #33
Even I didn't get a response on my enquiry. Last week I upgraded the case to premium and yesterday I saw online that case status got approved.
Posted by Pray13
22 Nov 2021 #34
Congratulations Prashgowda.
Posted by Pray13
25 Nov 2021 #35
The attorney has placed another status inquiry on 11/22/2021. Confirmation number is provided SR132******.
Posted by Pray13
03 Dec 2021 #36
Hi guys! Latest update, finally with grace of god, the I-129 got approved today. I just happened to see the status change @ 8:08 pm.
Posted by visahope
03 Dec 2021 #37
Congrats :) God bless
Posted by Pray13
03 Dec 2021 #38
Thank you, Visahope. Hopefully your approval will happen soon.

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