H-1B CAP COUNT UPDATE FOR AUGUST 7, 2009

USCIS updated the H-1B visa cap count. As of August 7, 2009, approximately 44,900 H-1B cap-subject petitions and approximately 20,000 petitions qualifying for the advanced degree cap exemption had been filed. USCIS continues to accept both cap-subject petitions and advanced degree petitions. Very small advancement has been made in H-1B filings in recent weeks.