H-1B Visa Alternatives

With a cap on the number of H-1B visas issued per year and applications exceeding the quota on any given year, most people who apply for an H-1B visa are not selected in the lottery. As Maggie Murphy and Amy Lighter of Berry Appleman & Leiden (BAL) explain, many of the specialty occupation workers who are eligible for an H-1B visa may have other visa options. Maggie and Amy discuss the visas that may be available based on nationality or profession, including the TN, E-3, H-1B1, O-1, STEM OPT, and L-1.

 

Learn about the H-1B visa: What is H-1B?

 

  Maggie Murphy is a partner in the Austin office of BAL. She specializes in complex business immigation solutions.

  Amy Lighter is a senior associate in the Santa Clara office of BAL. She focuses on U.S. immigration matters, consulting with high-volume corporate clients.