India, April 2 -- The H-1B visa, the primary, conventional entry point to employment in the United States, is a very popular yet overcrowded employment path for immigrants. What happens, though, if you are not chosen in the H1B lottery or if you are not qualified at all? Numerous lesser-known H1B alternative visa possibilities exist that provide special benefits, more focused on eligibility requirements, and perhaps quicker routes to US work.

This article will explain the best visa choices in the event that you are not chosen in the H1B lottery and how to proceed if you are unsure of what to do next.

The O-1 visa might be a good substitute for the H1B if you are exceptionally talented in your sector, whether it be business, education, s...