August 31 - As of August 27, 2010, approximately 34,900 H-1B cap-subject petitions were receipted.  Additionally, USCIS has receipted 13,000 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