The USCIS released the number of receipted cap-eligible H-1B visa petitions from April 1, 2012 to June 1, 2012. As of June 1, 2012, approximately 55,600 H-1B cap-subject petitions were receipted. The Annual Cap amount for H-1B regular cap is 65,000. Additionally, the USCIS has receipted 18,700 H-1B petitions for foreign workers with advanced degrees (master’s degree or higher). The Annual Cap amount for H-1B Master’s Degree Exemption is 20,000.
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