The CAP Act of 2025 would repeal a provision of federal immigration law that currently limits the number of foreign workers that institutions of higher education can employ on specialty occupation visas (primarily H-1B visas). By removing this numerical limitation, the bill would allow colleges and universities to hire an unlimited number of foreign workers without counting against the annual H-1B visa cap that applies to other employers. The legislation would directly affect higher education institutions seeking to recruit international talent for teaching, research, and other specialized positions. The bill contains no specified funding or implementation timeline beyond its enactment. The change targets what sponsors view as constraints on academic hiring, though it does not alter other requirements or vetting procedures for foreign workers.
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