The CAP Act of 2025 would eliminate a special exemption that currently allows colleges and universities to hire foreign workers on H-1B visas without counting toward the annual numerical limit on such visas. Currently, institutions of higher education can bring in an unlimited number of H-1B visa holders, while other employers face a strict annual cap. This bill would remove that exemption, meaning universities would have to compete with all other employers for a limited pool of H-1B visas. The change would affect colleges, universities, and international professionals seeking employment in academic institutions. The bill contains no specific funding provisions or implementation timeline beyond the changes to the visa exemption rules.
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