Hi Peter, thanks for your time. This year it seems there is a significant delay in H1B processing and their effective dates. As an example, I was selected in the lottery but have not heard anything from USCIS since May. Is there anything I (or people in similar situations) can do? Have you heard anything in regards to when applications should expect approval?
In addition, I have heard that USCIS has been rejecting H1B transfers immediately without issuing RFEs. Have you come across these cases? What would you recommend people who are transferring H1Bs do?
Regarding your first question, unfortunately, that's not unusual and nothing can be done other than wait. Regarding your second question, there's definitely risk associated with changing jobs before the petition is approved in the current environment but still, as a general rule, strong H-1B petitions are getting approved.
In addition, I have heard that USCIS has been rejecting H1B transfers immediately without issuing RFEs. Have you come across these cases? What would you recommend people who are transferring H1Bs do?