2013 H-1B Cap Count (6/01/12 Update)

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As of June 1, 2012, the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has received a total of approximately 74,300 H-1B cap filings for employment in FY 2013.
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As of June 1, 2012, the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has received a total of approximately 74,300 H-1B cap filings for employment in FY 2013: 55,600 petitions have been receipted against the "regular cap" of 65,000, and 18,700 H-1B petitions have been receipted against the "Master's cap" of 20,000 for foreign nationals with advanced degrees from U.S. universities and colleges.

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