A spike in demand for new H-1B cap cases is anticipated as current college students will be graduating within the next two weeks. Organizations that plan to petition for H-1B employment in Fiscal Year 2013 may want to seek legal counsel so that cases can be filed promptly.
Organizations that plan to petition for H-1B employment in Fiscal Year 2013 may want to seek legal counsel so that cases can be filed promptly.
Fiscal Year 2013 H-1B Cap Count
| Cap Type | Cap Amount | Cap Eligible Petitions | Date of Last Count |
| H-1B Regular Cap | 65,000 | 36,700 | May 11, 2012 |
| H-1B Master’s Degree Exemption | 20,000 | 14,800 | May 11, 2012 |
Duane Morris will continue to monitor the H-1B cap count and will provide further updates as the filing period proceeds.
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