There is a cap on the number of H-1B visas allowed per federal fiscal year. That cap is currently 65,000 H-1B visas. Because there is a cap for the entire country, it is important that employers file their applications in a timely manner. However, certain groups are exempt from this H-1B cap, including universities, related nonprofit entities, nonprofit research organizations, and government research organizations. Because these groups are exempt, they are able to file their applications at any time throughout the year. Additional exemptions may apply for certain individuals. An experienced immigration attorney should be consulted.