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H1B Cap-Exempt Employment: Who Qualifies and Key Considerations When Changing Employers

For many U.S. employers, sponsoring a foreign national for H1B classification begins with the annual H1B cap registration process. Because the demand for H1B visas consistently exceeds the number available each fiscal year, many employers must rely on the H1B lottery before they

News · Source: Murthy Law Firm · Openbound updated October 22, 2026