USCIS Updated H-1B Counts

On June 11, 2010, USCIS issued an update count of Fiscal Year 2011 cap-subject numbers.  Approximately 22,200 H-1B cap-subject petitions counting towards the 65,000 general cap were receipted in by the Service. Only 9,400 H-1B petitions for aliens with advanced degrees from U.S. institutions have been receipted in counting towards the 20,000 Master’s cap.