Here are 5 fun facts about H-1B visas:

H-1B visa allows U.S. companies to hire foreign workers with specialized skills in specialty occupations for a limited period.

H-1B visa program has a cap of 65,000 visas per fiscal year, with an additional 20,000 available for holders of U.S. master's degrees or higher. However, hundreds of thousands of applications are received annually, making it a highly competitive program.

Universities, colleges, non-profit organizations affiliated with higher education institutions, and government research institutions are exempt from the H-1B visa cap. This allows them flexibility in hiring foreign workers without the lottery process.

H-1B workers play a vital role in the U.S. economy, filling crucial positions in various industries like technology, healthcare, finance, and engineering. Their presence contributes to job creation and economic growth.

The H-1B visa is valid for a period of three years, with the possibility of one three-year extension.

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