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mediumNewsMar 20, 2026

Cap-Exempt H-1B Filings Jump 22% as Universities and Nonprofits Expand Tech Hiring

H-1B petitions filed through cap-exempt institutions — primarily universities, affiliated nonprofits, and government research entities — rose 22% in FY2025, insulating a growing segment of the technical workforce from the annual lottery.

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Cap-Exempt H-1B Filings Jump 22% as Universities and Nonprofits Expand Tech Hiring