USCIS updated its count of FY2011 cap-subject H-1B petitions and advanced degree cap-exempt petitions receipted. As of 05/13/11, approximately 12,300 (out of 65,000) H-1B cap-subject petitions were receipted. USCIS has receipted 8,500 (out of 20,000) H-1B petitions for aliens with advanced degrees.