In a trend that tracks the economic realities of the moment the USCIS has announced that they have only received about 1/2 of the number of petitions that would count towards the cap. There will be no lottery for any petition unless it is filed on the day that the USCIS receives enough to meet the cap.
The Master’s cap has nearly been reached however, and this also reflects the need for highly skilled and specialized workers.
Clearly the market works and there is no need for a cap at all.
