2012 H-1B Cap

As of August 12, 2011, 25,300 cap eligible H-1B regular petitions had been filed, out of the maximum 65,000 while 14,700 H-1B Master's Exemption had been filed, out of the maximum 20,000 for the year 2012.

Cap Type  Cap Amount  Cap Eligible Petitions   Date of Last Count
H-1B Regular Cap 65,000 25,3008/12/2011
H-1B Master’s Exemption 20,00014,7008/12/2011


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