USCIS updated its count of FY2012 cap-subject H-1B petitions and advanced degree cap-exempt petitions receipted. As of 9/9/11, approximately 32,200 H-1B cap-subject petitions were receipted. USCIS has receipted 16,700 H-1B petitions for aliens with advanced degrees.
 
FY 2011 Regular cap count as of 09/10/2010 was 37,400. Accordingly, FY 2012 Regular H-1B Cap is moving slightly slower than FY 2011 pace. Remember that the practical "annual" Regular cap is 52,800 after taking out special numbers for Singapore and Chile Free Trade Agreement numbers. 
 
FY 2011 Master cap count as of 09/10/2010 was 13, 700. Accordingly, in FY 2012 the Master cap is consumed faster than FY 2011 and the Master cap may reach this year earlier than FY 2011. Once the Master cap reaches, the pace of Regular cap will start moving faster since the Master degree holders will start consuming H-1B Regular cap number.