2011 H-1B Cap is nearing its maximum

As of January 21, 2011, 62,800 cap eligible H-1B regular petitions had been filed out of the maximum 65,000 while the H-1B Master's Exemption had reached its maximum cap amount of 20,000 petitions for the year 2011.


Cap Type

Cap Amount

Cap Eligible Petitions

Petition Target


Date of Last Count

H-1B Regular Cap

65,000

62,800


1/21/2011

H-1B Master’s Exemption

20,000

20,000


1/21/2011



If you need any assistance with your H-1B filing for the year 2011, please do not hesitate to contact our office. If the maximum amount for 2011 is reached in the next few days, do not worry. The 2012 H-1B Cap will begin accepting petitions starting April 01, 2011.

For more information, contact our office:

BAGON LAW FIRM
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Woodland Hills, CA 91367
Main: (818) 224-6632
Direct: (818) 539-0120
Fax: (888) 589-0804
www.bagonlawfirm.com

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