The United States Citizenship and Immigration Service (USCIS) updated its H-1B cap count on August 6, 2010. Here are the most recent cap numbers:
The United States Citizenship and Immigration Service (USCIS) updated its H-1B cap count on August 6, 2010. Here are the most recent cap numbers:
Regular H-1B Cap: 28,500
U.S. Masters H-1B Cap: 11,900
The H-1B numbers are moving very slowly. It is likely a result of the economy and different adjudication standards by the USCIS. The bottom line, however, is that employers have plenty of time to make a decision on hiring a worker who may need an H-1B visa.
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