yes u cannot work after ur opt expiry date, but u can start working after u get h1b approval. since u had premium processing dated jan 19, u shud be receiving h1b approval within some days, so no problem.

jhyamma · Jan 31, 2011 11:00 AM

 Thanx Jhaymma,  that is comforting message. I am fingering crossing and hoping for best. was there anyone whose premium processing went well over 15 days period?

tom2hank · Jan 31, 2011 11:05 AM

If they didn't provide you with the decison in 15 days, then they will refund the money, and ur processing will follow the normal procedure.

STUPIDA · Jan 31, 2011 11:14 AM

Hello tom2hank How long did it take for you to get Case number or Receipt for H1B. My employer said they filed my H1B about 2 weeks ago and havent got any receipt or case number yet. When I call them they say that they are still waiting for that. Can  anyone tell me from their experience how long does it take to get case number or receipt for H1b. Thanks for your help.

esql · Jan 31, 2011 11:18 AM

esql, Ask your Employer to provide you with Tracking no and documents packet that they submitted to USCIS.

STUPIDA · Jan 31, 2011 11:23 AM

oh really, Good to know the fact STUPIDA, but this process is taking too long. California service center average approval duration is 2 months but mine is taking over 2 and half month and 14 days on premium processing already. lets see. i don't need money back , H1 approval will be enough in my case. Sri Ram le Sabai ko Bhalo garuen.....

tom2hank · Jan 31, 2011 11:25 AM

 @ esql, i am not even sure, if employer can filed H1 while you are in ur CPT. Did you know that your employer could file H1 for you while you are on CPT? it took well over 2 weeks to get reciept letter.

tom2hank · Jan 31, 2011 11:31 AM

@ STUPIDA : They gave me tracking number for FEDEX with reference as "MY NAME"  and was delivered to Vermont immigration office about 2 weeks ago. After that dont have any update from employer side. Thanks for your help. @tom2hank: Well I already have undergraduate degree from US university. So, I believe based on that my employer can file H1B and I'm working with my Masters CPT.  And in your case did you get receipt letter to your address or your employer's address? Thanks for your help.

esql · Jan 31, 2011 11:46 AM

@ esql, At my employer Attorny office address.

tom2hank · Jan 31, 2011 11:50 AM

Thanks, tom2hank  Appreciate your prompt response!

esql · Jan 31, 2011 11:52 AM

You might have already done this but did u track the status of ur application in uscis site using ur case no.?

prankster · Jan 31, 2011 12:14 PM

 Hurray guys, God is great.... My H1B approved this late afternoon. Thanks for your supports guys.... My experience from this incident. 1. When you file H1B knowing that you have only 3-4 months left in your opt then plz do premium processing at the time of filing not latter when time is running out and gets panic like me. 2. Concil with your intl advisor for proper instructions. long live Nepal and nepalis and death to all nepali politicians..

tom2hank · Jan 31, 2011 6:52 PM

If they didn't provide you with the decison in 15 days, then they will refund the money, and ur processing will follow the normal procedure.

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