Are there a limited number of H-1B visas?
The H-1B visa is subject to an annual quota restriction (for fiscal year 2006 65,000). In 2001, 2002, and 2003 the quota was raised to 195,000. Under certain circumstances candidates may be exempt from this quota or apply for an additional quota of 20,000 visas for candidates with a Master’s degree in the U.S.