U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has updated its count of H-2B filing for temporary non-agricultural visas (H-2Bs) for employment for the first and second half of FY 2012.
As of May 18, 2012, USCIS has receipted filings on behalf of 36,609 beneficiaries toward the 33,000 H-2B cap amount for First Half of FY-2012. This count includes 36,609 approved and 0 pending petitions. For the Second Half of the Fiscal Year, USCIS has receipted filings on behalf of 25,722 beneficiaries toward the 33,000 H-2B cap amount. This count includes 23,548 approved and 2,174 pending petitions. SOURCE
