Unlucky with H-1B visa? Here are alternative ways to join an American employer

The H1B visa program is one of the most popular and sought-after visa categories for foreign professionals who want to work in the United States. The H1B visa allows US employers to hire skilled workers from abroad, especially in the fields of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM), to fill the talent gap and boost innovation and competitiveness in the US economy. According to the US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), the H1B visa program has a statutory cap of 65,000 visas per fiscal year, with an additional 20,000 visas reserved for foreign nationals with a US master’s degree or higher.