Who is exempt from H1B cap?

10. Who is exempt from the H-1B cap? Universities and related nonprofit entities, nonprofit research organizations and government research organizations are exempt from the cap. These employers are able to submit an H-1B application to the USCIS at any time during the year without concern for the fiscal year limit.

What is the cap on H1B visas?

65,000 H
We use the information provided during the electronic registration process to help us determine if a petition is subject to the congressionally mandated cap of 65,000 H-1B visas (commonly known as the “regular cap”) or the advanced degree exemption.

When was H1B cap introduced?

1990
The H-1B cap is a numerical limit placed on the amount of foreign workers authorized to work in the United States annually under H-1B status. The H-1B cap was created with the Immigration Act of 1990. The act was meant to allow the employment of non-immigrant visa participants by a U.S employer.

Who is subject to H1B cap?

The regular H-1B visa cap dedicates 65,000 petitions to foreign workers with the required skills and qualifications. An additional 20,000 petitions are allotted to individuals holding advanced degrees at a master’s level or beyond. However, in some cases, H1B applications can be filed without going through the H1B cap.

What is the annual cap on H-1B visas?

H-1B Regular Cap. Each year Congress will make available an annual limit on the number of H-1B visa admissions. Such annual H-1B numerical limitation (H-1B cap) is set at 65,000 with 6,800 ( approx. 10.5%) H-1B being set aside for professionals from Chile and Singapore under the Free Trade Agreements (FTAs) with these countries. The overall H-1B numbers are 58,200 in the standard H-1B pool, plus any unused H-1B visas from a prior fiscal year. H-1B Advanced Degree Cap

What is a H1B visa and why is it so important?

A US H1B visa is a visa that is NOT designed for immigration . The H1B visa is instead designed to allow United States companies to hire graduate level workers in specific industries that require technical or theoretical expertise in specialized areas of industry.

What are the requirements to apply for H1B visa?

H1B Visa Document Requirements Most recent resume; Certificates or letters confirming previous work experience; Letter of sponsorship from an American company / employer who will be sponsoring you for employment; Passport; Some professions may require state licensing. Some medical facilities may require a Visa Screen certificate.

What is the processing time for cap exempt H1B?

H-1B cap-exempt processing times may vary although on average regular processing takes anywhere from 3-4 months while opting for premium processing can shorten your petition’s processing time to 15 days. Learn more about H-1B transfer premium processing.