There still is no information available on the number of H1b applications received by the USCIS so far.  The CIS has stated that they will be reviewing H1b cases subject to the H1b quota cap received for duplicate H1b filings.  The CIS has stated that it will first analyze whether a duplicate H1b petition exists based on preliminary data entry information.  Once a potential H1b duplicate has been identified, the CIS officer will then pull the H1b petitions and evaluate them to ensure that they are actually duplicate H1b filings.  Any H1b filings which have the same H1b petitioner & the same H1b beneficiary will be denied outright.  H1b petitions by related companies for the same H1b beneficiary where independent business need is not evident may be issued a Request for Evidence giving the H1b petitioner an opportunity to explain.