Heavy H-1 Filing Rate : Cap Very Close
Posted May 30, 2006
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The USCIS has, yet again, provided an updated H-1 cap count. The latest information was released on May 30, 2006. The May 30^th information provides the count through May 25, 2006. The new information reflects that between, May 23^rd and May 25^th, there were 3884 cases filed against the H1B cap. This raises the number of cases filed toward the standard H1B cap to 49,034. These numbers translate to a remarkable average of approximately 1942 filings per day for the latest two-day reporting period. This means that the standard cap could be met within days. Therefore, those with cases to be filed need to act quickly.
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The advanced degree cases increased during this same period by 275 cases, bringing the total to 5,830 advanced degree cases filed. This is an average of approximately 137 cases per day. If the advanced degree cases continue at the rate experienced in this most recent period, the cap could be met as early as mid-August. The previous predictions estimated that it would be met in September or October. Time will tell if the level of filings continues at its current rate. The increase may be due to the May 2006 U.S. graduates.
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As we at the Murthy Law Firm have previously informed readers of MurthyDotCom, the standard cap is 58,200 available numbers for the general public, with 6,800 additional numbers set aside under trade agreements with Chile and Singapore. There are 20,000 cap exemptions allowed under the advanced degree cap for persons with U.S. masters' degrees or higher U.S. degrees.
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We will continue to closely monitor this closely, to keep MurthyDotCom readers informed of the most recent information available.