The H-1B “cap” is the numerical limitation on the number of workers authorized to be admitted on H-1B visas or to change to H-1B status if already in the country. It applies for new H-1B visa. There is one H-1B cap for applicants with bachelor’s degrees which has an annual maximum of 65,000 visas available and a second one for applicants with a master’s degree or better which has a maximum of 20,000 visas available per year.