Taken from: U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services http://www.uscis.gov/h-1b_countWhat is a ‘Cap’?The word ‘cap’ used in this update refers to annual numerical limitations set by Congress oncertain nonimmigrant visa classifications, eg, H-1B and H-2B. Caps control the number of workersthat can be issued a visa in a given fiscal year to enter the United States, pursuant to a