Should I go for MTR If I have only SOW?

USA H1B Visa
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Hi,

I have received RFE under H1-B. So I submitted MSA, SOW and Supporting documents instead of client letter on 10-Oct-14. Because it was too late so I applied for Premium Processing and with in 2 days I got denial notice on 4-Dec-14, reason was “USCIS specifically noted the termination date of both the MSA (August 31, 2014) and the SOW (June 30, 2014).”

So now I have only SOW from 1st-Jan-15 to 30-Jun-15. Should I go for MTR? How long they will take because it is already under Premium Processing?

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I would not recommend you to go for MTR. There is only 5 % chance of success. And even that in situations where you have all the proper evidence available. They hardly go against their decision. But since this is a due process so you can always take this approach.The best option is to apply for the MTR and parallel to that file a new H1B with all the proper documentation. There is a good possibility that you will get the new petition approved.

Also check the MTR decisions out:

Best of luck.

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The link which you have given looks like appeal decisions and not MTR
Please correct me.

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Today(04-Mar-15) I have received Received “Case Was Reopened For Reconsideration”.

Please suggest how long it will take to approve my petition?

If:

  1. On 18-Jul-14 Received RFE
  2. On 10-Oct-14 RFE Responded & Received
  3. On 2-Dec-14 Premium Processing
  4. On 4-Dec-14 Denial notice due to expired MSA and SOW
  5. On 30-Dec-14 Filed MTR with valid MSA(Valid till 31-Dec-15) and SOW(valid till 30-June-15)
  6. On 04-Mar-15 received status “Case Was Reopened For Reconsideration”.

Please suggest how long they will take?

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It takes roughly about 10 to 15 business days…

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10 to 15 days for decision? or to receive notice for further formalities?

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Either one. You will most probably get a decision now. Otherwise this loop of rfe’s continues…

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See My Case

  1. On 18-Jul-14 Received RFE
  2. On 10-Oct-14 RFE Responded & Received
  3. On 2-Dec-14 Premium Processing
  4. On 4-Dec-14 Denial notice due to expired MSA and SOW
  5. On 30-Dec-14 Filed MTR(I-290) with valid MSA(Valid till 31-Dec-15) and SOW(valid till 30-June-15)
  6. On 04-Mar-15 received status “Case Was Reopened For Reconsideration”.

What are the chances? If I am working in India’s top 10 IT Software Company MNC.

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There is always some hope. Even 5 % chance is enough to get a favorable decision. Now its all about your luck. They can overturn the denial decision if they want to…

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From where I can check it is approved or denied? The notice they will send or online only?

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Get enrolled in their online system. You get any update over uour cell phone and through email also…

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https://egov.uscis.gov/casestatus/landing.do

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yes I am enrolled and current status is "Case Was Reopened For Reconsideration
".

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Thanks a ton for your time and help …

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On 04-Mar-15 my petition got approved yuppee!!

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That’s a very nice news to hear. Congrats buddy. Did you apply with anew petition or your MTR got approved??