July 23 -  As of July 23, 2010, approximately 26,000 H-1B cap-subject petitions were receipted.  Additionally, USCIS has receipted 11,300 H-1B petitions for aliens with advanced degrees.

The current annual cap on H-1B petitions is 65,000.  An additional 20,000 H-1B visas are available for applicants with a U.S. Master's degree, or higher.