FY 2013 cap filings are definitely exceeding the rate of the last two years. At this time last year, USCIS had received roughly 10,400 cap filings. As of April 20th, USCIS announced that it’s received 25,000 against the H-1B regular cap, and 10,900 against the master’s degree cap. The amount of cases received in this initial period for FY 2013 is almost twice the number received last year at this time.

The number of cases received towards the H-1b cap should alert employers who are still considering whether to file H-1b cap cases to take action.  Employers should expect that the H-1b cap will be exhausted at a much earlier date than what occurred in the last few years.

As always, Immigration Compliance Group is happy to answer any questions about the H-1b process. If you’re planning to petition for H-1B employment in FY 2013, contact our office ASAP so that your case can be efficiently and promptly filed.

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