H-1B Cap

The H-1B cap refers to the annual limit on the number of H-1B visas the U.S. government issues. These visas allow U.S. employers to hire foreign workers in specialty occupations, such as technology, engineering, and medicine. The cap typically allows for 65,000 visas, with an additional 20,000 for workers holding advanced degrees from U.S. institutions. Once the cap is reached, no new applications are accepted until the next fiscal year, making it a competitive process for both employers and applicants.