USCIS stated that as of July 30, 2010, the date of last count, approximately
27,300 H-1B cap-subject petitions have been filed. The H-1B Regular Cap
Amount is 65,000 H-1B visas. Additionally, 11,600 H-1B petitions for aliens
with advanced degrees have been received by USCIS. The H-1B Master's
Exemption Cap Amount is 20,000 H-1B visas. USCIS will continue to accept
both cap-subject petitions and advanced degree petitions until a sufficient
number of H-1B petitions have been received to reach the statutory limits,
taking into account the fact that some of these petitions may be denied,
revoked, or withdrawn.
