H1B Denied after 2 RFE's - Should i go for appeal or MTR ?

Hi Saurabh,

I applied for a fresh HIB visa for the very fisrt time this year. and it got selected in the lottery.My present status is H4. I got 2 RFE’S since April and my employer responded back to both the RFE’S in time. But then i got my visa denied on thursday.I would really appreciate if you could answer my following mentioned below question, it will be of great help to me-

  1. My employer is ready to file an appeal or MTR for my case. What is the diffrence between appeal and MTR.And if i have both the options which one should i go for.

  2. What are the chances of getting my visa approved. I know this question is difficult to answer but based on your experience.

  3. How much time does an appeal or MTR takes to give the final decision.

  4. Also after filing the appeal or MTR, can i travel to India and meet my family on my present H4 visa. Is it advisable or will i have to stay in US only till the time i get my results.

  5. After filing an appeal or MTR will my case be reviewed by the same uscis person who gave the decision on my visa or it will go to an entirely diffrent person.

Your quick response is highly appreciated since i have very less time to take the decison. Thanks so much in advance.

Would really appreciate if someone could help me in finding the answers to the above questions.

Peopel, please help me find answers to the above questions.?

I am in the same situation now.

  1. Did you file MTR and get new receipt number?

  2. How soon did you get the new receipt number if any?

  3. What was the status of Orginal H1B petition number when MTR was in progress?

  4. Was your MTR approved?