H1B Cap reached for FY 2015 - random selection completed

As predicted, the H-1B cap was reached within the first five days of April.  According to USCIS, the random selection process has been completed.  The total number of applications received was 172,500 -- nearly triple the allotted amount.  Read about it here.  The increased demand by US companies for qualified, talented workers in specialty occupations is strongest argument for Congress to restore the cap numbers to something reasonable.

H-1B Cap Reached for FY2015

USCIS announced today that the FY2015 H-1B cap has been reached.  All complete applications which were received during the first five business days of this month will be placed in a lottery.  Those that are selected will be adjudicated.  Good luck.

USCIS press release