Cap Type Amount Cap Eligible Petitions Date of Last Count
H-1B Regular Cap 65,000 5,900 4/7/2011
H-1B Master’s Cap 20,000 4,500 4/7/2011
These numbers reflect the number of petitions that USCIS has accepted under these particular types of caps. The number reflects cases that have been approved or are still pending. It does not include petitions that have been denied.
USCUS began accepting H-1B petitions that are subject to the FY 2012 cap on April 1, 2011. H-1B petitions may be filed no more than 6-months in advance of the requested start date.
If you have questions about sponsoring an employee for an H-1B visa please contact a licensed immigration attorney today.