What to Do If You Don't Win the H-1B Lottery?

​H-1B lottery results are out. If you weren't selected, the clock is ticking — but you're not out of options. The key is knowing which alternatives are actually viable for your situation and moving quickly.

​In this session, Manifest immigration attorney Avalon Paul will walk through the most practical post-lottery alternatives and help you think through which path makes sense for your background, timeline, and goals.

​Avalon will cover:

• ​Your most viable options if you didn't get selected in the H-1B lottery

• ​O-1, TN, J-1, and other pathways explained in plain English

• ​Cap-exempt H-1B options and who qualifies

• ​How to maintain your status while you figure out your next move

• ​What employers need to know about sponsoring outside the cap

• ​How to assess which path fits your profile right now

​This session is focused on real next steps — not a generic overview of immigration law.

​Bring your questions — we look forward to seeing you there!