H-1B Cap-Exempt Employers

Under INA 214(g)(5), universities, government research organizations, and affiliated nonprofits can file H-1B petitions outside the annual lottery — year-round, no cap. For applicants who lost the lottery, these employers are a path to status.

544 cap-exempt employers · Methodology

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Cap-exempt status here is classified from employer name, domain, and industry. Always confirm with the employer before relying on it for a petition.