No H-1B? You Have Options.

If you missed out on the H-1B lottery, all is not lost. There are still options available if you're willing to broaden your strategy. | Adobe

By Amber Davis, Principal Attorney at Waypoint Immigration USA, and Kate Luther

As part of our summer workshop series, we recently hosted a session designed to help individuals find viable alternatives to the H-1B lottery. 

This video series includes the complete workshop and covers a range of options for both immigrant (permanent residency) and non-immigrant (temporary) pathways. 

Inside, we’ll explore: 

• Employment-based PERM sponsorship

• J-1 intern, trainee, and researcher programs

• OPT and STEM OPT strategies

• Entrepreneur pathways

• Self-sponsored options, such as the EB-1A, EB-2 National Interest Waiver (NIW), and the Agent-sponsored O-1

• Concurrent H-1B strategies

• Investor opportunities

• And more! 

We’ll also talk about common challenges, timelines, and of course, the current immigration climate. 

If you missed the H-1B lottery, this is a “must-see” session. Not every option is available to every individual; immigration strategies can be as unique as the people employing them. But having the opportunity to consider other pathways (and do some broader, long-term planning) can definitely open doors and offer new possibilities.

A good immigration attorney can be invaluable in these instances. If you’re ready to discuss your options and take the next step, contact our office today!

Watch the full H-1B alternative series here:

https://youtu.be/nGPeoPDaBqM

Part 1 -- OPT and STEM OPT strategies • Additional degree programs • Continuing as a student • How to maximize your existing work authorization • Important risks and considerations when evaluating alternatives

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JftohKlVnxs

Part 2 -- O-1A Extraordinary Ability Visa • J-1 Intern, Trainee, and Researcher Programs • H-1B Cap-Exempt Opportunities • Concurrent H-1B Strategies • Entrepreneur Pathways • Future L-1A and L-1B Transfers • Long-Term Immigration Planning

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hNbimKxcGbk

Part 3 -- H-4 dependent status • L-2 dependent status • O-3, J-2, and F-2 visas • Work authorization considerations • Marriage-based green card options • Important immigration risks and compliance requirements

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oJy2DVk63IQ

Part 4 -- TN Visa (Canada & Mexico) • H-1B1 (Chile & Singapore) • E-3 Visa (Australia) • E-1 & E-2 Treaty Visas • Humanitarian immigration options

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=keh24ISLR9w

Part 5 -- When a B-2 visitor visa may (and may not) make sense • National Interest Waiver (NIW) • EB-1A Extraordinary Ability • EB-5 Investor Visa • Employment-based PERM sponsorship • Long-term planning after missing the H-1B lottery