If you're trying to file H1B this year, it is likely the quota will be available for Months...Compared to previous filings, this years H1B Cap count is less. FY 2012 H-1B Cap Count     Cap Type   Cap Amount   Cap Eligible Petitions    Date of Last Count H-1B Regular Cap  65,000  5,900 4/7/2011 H-1B Master’s Exemption  20,000 4,500 4/7/2011   This is updated regularly here : http://www.uscis.gov/portal/si...