H-1B visa not end of road: Indian workers can try these 9 other US visas

Results of the 2026 H-1B visa lottery are out. As in previous years, the demand far outstripped the supply. With only 65,000 regular cap spots and an extra 20,000 for those with a US master’s degree, many applicants have been left without a visa.

But this may not be the end of the road.

Those who weren’t selected in the first round will remain in the system, in case the US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) decides to hold a second lottery. If that doesn’t happen, you can reapply next year or explore other visa categories.