Understanding H-1B and OPT Cap-Gap Extensions
About H-1B The H-1B is a nonimmigrant status that permits temporary employment in “specialty occupations” . Many H-1B petitions are subject to a “Cap”. The cap refers to the limit of H-1B visas allowed per federal fiscal year (FY). A fiscal year begins on October 1st and ends on September 30th of the following year….