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Alternatives to the H-1B Visa – How to Expand Your Hiring Strategy

Did your employees miss selection in the 2025 H-1B cap lottery? You’re not alone—and there are still options. In this in-depth webinar, Meltzer Hellrung and Senior Counsel Michael Turansick walk through a comprehensive landscape of H-1B alternatives, including:

  • Student visa extensions (STEM OPT, J-1)

  • Nationality-based visas (E-3, H-1B1, TN)

  • Treaty-based visas (E-2, J-1 intern/trainee)

  • Overseas relocation options & digital nomad pathways

  • Employer of record solutions

  • Green card strategy & concurrent H-1Bs

Whether you’re an HR leader, immigration manager, or international employee, this webinar will give you a clear, practical understanding of how to retain global talent through creative and compliant solutions.

🎥 Watch the replay and download the presentation deck now.

MH March2025 Webinar H-1B Alternatives 3.26.25 Deck