Alternatives to the H-1B - McEntee Law Group
- Most applicants were unsuccessful in the H-1B lottery because the available slots were limited and the registration volume was high.
- The H-1B registration opens each March with notifications in April, and candidates not selected explore alternative visa options.
- Alternatives include cap-exempt H-1B visas through nonprofits or research institutions, O-1 visas for extraordinary ability, and employment-based green cards.
- Employment-Based green cards, including EB-1 with three subcategories and the NIW option to skip PERM, may take years but can expedite labor certification.
- These alternatives provide varied pathways for work authorization and permanent residence, helping applicants continue employment despite H-1B lottery outcomes.
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