The USCIS has updated the latest H-1B count. As of July 3, 2009, approximately 45,000 H-1B cap-subject petitions had been received by USCIS and counted towards the H-1B cap. Approximately 20,000 petitions qualifying for the advanced degree cap exemption had been filed. The USCIS is continuing to accept both cap-subject petitions and advanced degree petitions.