[arelangi]

I'm guessing the OP is the Aradhya mentioned in the article.

1. Aradhya could've filed for H1-B for this year through his own company, since the deadline has passed for this, this is now irrelevant. 2. One option is to apply for O-1A visa awarded to individuals of extraordinary ability.

The US immigration system is definitely broken, but in this specific case, the change of status is not a sudden occurrence and Aradhya would've been aware that the policy change isn't happening in time and should've been prepared for it.

[aradhya]

Thanks for your message. At the time of deadline my company had some financial constraints that would not allow me to apply. I am currently looking into the O-1A visa option. And you are right, I have spent time preparing for all different eventualities and the purpose of this article was to share my story with other entrepreneurs who might be facing this situation soon.