Topic: Didn’t get Selected in H1 B Cap Lottery? What to do now?
👩‍⚖️ GUEST: Justin River, Wasden Law
👩‍💼 HOST: Rajni Bharara
If you didn’t get selected in the H-1B cap lottery, don’t worry—there are still options available to you! 🚀 In this video, we explore alternative pathways to pursue your career in the U.S. Discover other visa categories like the O-1 for extraordinary abilities, the L-1 for intra-company transfers, or the F-1 OPT
extension for recent graduates.
We’ll also discuss how to strengthen your profile for next year’s H-1B lottery and explore employment opportunities in other countries. Don’t let this setback hold you back—there’s still a path forward!
4:08 – What are the key details of the recent USCIS announcement about the second H-1B lottery for FY 2025?
6:52 – What criteria must H-1B registrations meet to qualify for the second lottery? What factors influence eligibility?
9:23 – What should applicants do immediately after learning their status in the second H-1B lottery?
19:17 – How important is it to file H-1B petitions promptly? What risks and common pitfalls should be avoided?
25:31 – Can I apply for an O-1 visa if I have extraordinary abilities or a STEM background after not being selected in the H-1B lottery?
31:25 – My OPT-STEM expires Dec 21, 2024, and I wasn’t shortlisted. What are my options without moving to CPT?
33:47 – If my H-1B wasn’t picked in the second lottery, could there be a third lottery this year? What is the current job market like?
40:49 – If my L1-B maxes out on Aug 18, 2024, but I was selected in the second lottery, what are my options if I prefer not to leave the U.S.?
43:02 – Are there J visa options for tech workers, and how might they impact future H-1B and green card applications?
44:31 – If not selected in the lottery, is enrolling in another degree program a viable way to maintain F-1 status? Are there risks?
47:34 – My current visa status allows me to stay but not work. What are my options for continuing to work legally in the U.S.?
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