[cbulaw]

I am an attorney specializing in immigration and would like to give some inputs on applying for H-1B visa in the U.S..

First of all, it has never been too late to seek employment opportunities. If you do not win the lottery for H-1B, you may still be able to apply for a visa to come in and work for the company.

Second, once you have a job offer and the company is willing to sponsor you for H-1B visa, you should be able to get your H-1B visa approved if the job is within the categories of specialty occupation as defined by US immigration law and you have required academic degree for the job.

Third, if unfortunately you get laid off when you are on your H-1B status, you will need to find a new employer immediately and transfer your H-1B. If you fail to have a new company to file a transfer of H-1B or change your status to another non-immigrant visa category within a reasonable time (usually about 15 days after the last day of your employment with the previous employer), you will have to leave the country to avoid to overstay on your visa.

If you have any other questions, please feel free to contact me at [e-mail].