April 8, 2011:  USCIS announced that it will continues to accept H-1B petitions that are subject to the fiscal year (FY) 2012 cap. USCIS has indicated it has received approximately 5,900 H-1B petitions counting toward the General Cap  cap, and approximately 4,500 petitions toward Master’s Cap.  65,000 new  H-1B visas are available annually under the General Cap.  And additional 20,000 new H-1B visas are available for individuals with advanced degrees.