USCIS has updated the cap count and it’s very close to being met with approximately 1300 cap numbers remaining.

The latest count shows 56,900 cap cases have been filed.  Out of the 65,000 available cap numbers, 6,800 are set aside under trade agreements, and only 1,300 numbers remain as of this count.  The advanced degree category has been met.  USCIS continues to accept cases at this time until the cap is reached.

As a reminder – Here are the types of employees that may qualify for an H-1B visa:

1. International students working on an EAD card under an OPT or CPT program following the  attendance    of a US school
2. International employees working on a TN that may need to change their status to H-1B in order to pursue a green-card case
3. International employees in other visa classifications (H-4, L-2, F-1, J-1)
4. Possible international employees presently living abroad

We link to the recent announcement

Tags: foreign workers, H-1B Cap, H-1B Visa, Specialty Occupations

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