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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

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