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Not Selected? Your Options Playbook

Pick the situation closest to yours and see a curated, plain-English playbook of realistic options, from staying on OPT and re-registering next cycle to cap-exempt employers, O-1, country-specific visas, L-1, further study, and starting the green card process directly. One card is free to read before you buy.

This is general information, not legal advice. It does not replace individualized legal counsel.

We recommend a licensed immigration attorney review which of these options fits your situation before you act on any of them.

Stay on OPT or STEM OPT and re-register next cycle

Free

Keep working on your current OPT or STEM OPT authorization while your employer re-registers in the next cap season.

What it is

Keep working on your existing OPT or STEM OPT work authorization while your employer registers you again in the next H-1B cap season (registration typically opens in early March).

Who it fits

F-1 graduates with remaining OPT or STEM OPT runway and an employer willing to re-register.

Timing

Map your work-authorization end date against the next registration window. If your STEM OPT extension is available, the 24-month extension often covers another one or two lottery cycles.

Watch outs

Registrants who are not selected do not get cap-gap protection (cap-gap only applies to selected, timely-filed cases). Confirm your runway with your DSO.

Next cap registration window typically opens in early March.

Understand the weighted selection rule before next cycle

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See how the new wage-weighted rule changes your odds and what to align on with your employer before you register again.

Cap-exempt employers (no lottery at all)

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Some employers never enter the lottery at all. See which kinds, and whether one could fit you.

O-1 for extraordinary ability

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A separate visa track for people with strong documented achievements, no lottery involved.

Country-specific work visas

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Citizens of a few countries have their own visa categories with no H-1B-style cap lottery.

Further study, a new degree, and a new OPT

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A new degree can restore your student status and put you on a fresh OPT clock.

Ask about starting the green card directly

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Some employers can start the green card process on their own, separate from H-1B.

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7 more option cards unlock.

Frequently asked questions

Is this legal advice?+

No. This is general information, not legal advice. We recommend a licensed immigration attorney review which of these options fits your situation before you act on any of them.

What do I get for $29?+

All 8 curated option cards, each covering what it is, who it fits, timing, and things to watch out for, plus a note on when the next H-1B cap registration window typically opens. One card is free to read before you buy.

Is anything personalized?+

No account data is used to personalize anything. The situation picker only changes which cards are shown first, everyone sees the same curated content.

Refunds?+

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GreenLight is an independent tool and is NOT affiliated with USCIS, DHS, or any US government agency. This is general information, not legal advice, and not a guarantee of any outcome for your case. We recommend a licensed immigration attorney review your options before you act. You can verify general H-1B information at uscis.gov/h-1b before deciding.