H-1B rejected: A Reddit user shared their experience of receiving an H-1B denial despite being selected in this year’s lottery and filing under premium processing. The user, currently on valid F-1 status until August 2026, said USCIS issued a Request for Evidence (RFE), which their company responded to promptly.
“Today I logged in to check my case status, and it now shows as ‘Case Was Denied.’ I haven’t received the official denial notice yet, so I don’t know the reason. My lawyers are reviewing and will reach out once they get the letter,” the user wrote.
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Redditors quickly responded with insights and encouragement. One user recalled, “I have heard of a case a couple of years back where someone challenged an H-1B denial, but he and his client were both extremely confident that it was a mistake because his profile was very strong and his role was genuinely an H-1B position, essentially doing something that generated employment for Americans in return. If I remember correctly, it went on for a couple of months and he won. But honestly, it’s more like an urban legend. I heard it from a friend at work who heard it when he joined the company. There’s no proof of what actually happened. Best wishes to you—hope it all works out! Stay positive!!!”
Another user suggested, “My understanding is you can often inspect your case, make it stronger, and then refile.” The Reddit post has sparked a discussion among F-1 and H-1B visa holders about strategies for navigating denials, motions to reopen (MTRs), and appeals.
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