H-1B Quota Numbers September 9, 2011

In the last month, usage of H-1B numbers have continued to crawl upwards:

The regular H-1B cap has seen an increase from 25,300 petitions received to 32,200 as of September 9, 2011

The advanced degree cap has moved toward the 20,000 cap from 14,700 petitions received to 16,700 received as of September 9, 2011

With California unemployment rates hitting 12.1%, it looks like the H1B program may remain open for the long-term, ultimately giving H-1B job seekers additional time to find offers of employment. If you are an F-1 student on OPT seeking an appropriate H-1B job offer, please remember that maintaining status is crucial unless you are able (and willing) to consular process. —ecf