Several other visa categories can allow foreign professionals to work in the U.S., depending on your qualifications, job role, and nationality.  Exploring visa options: Strategies for those not selected in the H-1B lottery. L-1 Visa (Intra-Company Transfer) If you work for a company that has offices in another country and in the U.S., you might be eligible for an L-1  visa. You typically need to have worked with that company abroad for at least 1 year in the last 3 years. L-1