H1B Cap-Exempt Employer Checker

Check if your employer qualifies as H1B cap-exempt in 2026. Universities, nonprofits, and research orgs can file year-round with no lottery.

What This Tool Shows You

Universities and colleges are cap-exempt — file any time of year
Nonprofit organizations affiliated with universities qualify
Government and nonprofit research organizations qualify
Workers placed at cap-exempt institutions may also qualify even if the petitioner is not exempt

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