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Glossary

Cap-Exempt Employer

A cap-exempt employer can file H-1B petitions year-round without the lottery, typically universities, affiliated nonprofits and research organizations.

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What Cap-Exempt Employer means

People already counted against the cap within the past six years are also generally exempt when changing employers.

Where it comes up

  • Cap-Gap ExtensionCap-gap automatically extends an F-1 student's status and work authorization until the H-1B start date on October 1.

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