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Indian man who lost H-1B lottery thrice turns to O-1 visa
An Indian professional who failed the H-1B visa lottery three times has secured an O-1 visa, which is not subject to a lottery but requires proof of extraordinary ability. The O-1 visa…
The Story in Brief
An Indian professional who failed the H-1B visa lottery three times has secured an O-1 visa, which is not subject to a lottery but requires proof of extraordinary ability. The O-1 visa allows individuals with exceptional talent in fields such as science, business, or the arts to work in the United States without the uncertainty of the annual H-1B draw.
NDTV reports that the man, whose identity is not disclosed, shared his journey on social media, detailing how he built a strong portfolio of achievements to qualify for the O-1 category. His case highlights a less-known alternative for skilled workers repeatedly unlucky in the H-1B lottery system, which saw record low selection rates in recent years.
The Indian Opinion
Stories like this feed the narrative that the H-1B system is purely a game of luck, but the O-1 route shows that merit can bypass the lottery. The real debate should not be about individual pluck alone, it should ask why the US makes it so hard for ordinary skilled workers while demanding extraordinary talent. Watch how many Indian applicants shift from H-1B to O-1 in the next fiscal year. That number will tell us if this path is realistic or just a rare exception.
Source: ndtv.com
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