November 10, 2009

USCIS Releases Updated H-1B Count for FY 2010

As of October 30, 2009, USCIS has reported that 53,800 of the allowable 65,000 cap-subject H-1B petitions have been received for FY 2010. It also noted that the exemption of 20,000 petitions from the cap for beneficiaries with advanced U.S. degrees has been reached. Moving forward, any such petitions will count against the general numerical cap.

For more information on the FY 2010 H-1B cap, visit the USCIS website.