What does cap exempt mean?

Cap-exempt is a phrase used to refer to jobs that are exempt from the annual cap on foreign workers with an H-1B visa. This exemption allows someone to obtain sponsorship from an employer and find employment in the United States even if every regular visa is taken. Specific requirements are necessary to qualify for this type of visa and to bypass the limit. In general, cap-exempt positions are available to higher education institutions, non-profits associated with higher education, and non-profit research or government organizations. These visas have no annual limit, no specific filing dates, and no required employment start dates.