As of April 9, 2012 there have been approximately 17400 H-1B cap-subject petitions that were receipted. USCIS has receipted 8200 H-1B petitions for those beneficiaries with advanced degrees.
STEM Fields of Study that Qualify for 24-month Extension
The Student and Exchange Visitor Program (SEVP) provided a STEM Designated Degree Program list, which includes all fields of study that DHS considers to