Date: Thursday, April 02, 2026
Time: 2:00 PM ET / 11:00 AM PT (30 min)
Speakers: Raj Singh (Founder, WayLit) & Lorianne Cercenia (Immigration Attorney)
Lottery Is Done. Now Real Work Begins.
USCIS notified employers of the FY 2027 lottery selections by March 31. The 90-day petition filing window opened yesterday.
For HR leaders, the anxiety moves from getting registered correctly to a much harder question. How do I keep the employees who did not get picked?
In this session, we move beyond the basics of filing petitions. We will discuss post-lottery strategy for your entire roster. This covers both the winners who face new compliance rules this year and the non-selected employees who need an immediate retention plan.
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Post Lottery Strategies for Selected and Not-Selected Employees
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Speakers
Raj Singh CEO & Co-founder, Workforce Strategic Advisor Raj advises HR leaders on the needs and expectations of foreign national employees and helps them strategize workforce planning around the uncertainties of immigration.
Lorianne Cercenia U.S. Employment-Immigration Attorney Lorianne specializes in employment-based immigration, guiding companies through complex compliance landscapes and visa strategies to secure top global talent.
Why Attend
We will cover the complete H-1B roadmap in 30 minutes:
- "Selected" Compliance Risk: Why you cannot downgrade a wage level after winning the weighted lottery, and how to audit your petitions to avoid a fraud denial.
- Cap-Gap Timeline: Exactly when you must file to keep F-1 students working. We will also cover the recent federal rule changes that extend work authorization beyond the old September 30 limit up to April 1 of the following year.
- Plan B for Non-Selected Employees: A realistic look at your retention options including STEM OPT extensions, O-1A visas, and L-1 international transfers.
- "Day 1 CPT" Question: How to answer employees who want to enroll in a second master's degree to keep working, along with the SEVP risks you need to know.
- Live Q&A: Bring your specific case scenarios for Raj and Lorianne.
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Who It's For
Designed for People Leaders responsible for workforce planning, budget, and compliance in 2026.
- HR Directors & VPs planning headcount and budgets for the year.
- Recruiting Leaders needing accurate answers for candidate questions.
- HRBPs managing anxious employees on F-1, H-1B, or EADs.
- General Counsels looking for a second opinion on the new regulations.
Secure your spot today Don't let the headlines drive your strategy. Get the data-backed clarity you need to lead your team through this H-1B season with confidence.
Can't attend or have a conflict? If you can't attend live, register anyway and we'll send you the recording and our H-1B 2026 Employer Decision Framework after the session.
Disclaimer: The content in this guide is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Immigration laws, regulations, and processing times are subject to change without notice—particularly regarding pending litigation and Presidential Proclamations. While we strive to provide the most up-to-date information, WayLit cannot guarantee the accuracy of this data at the time of reading. Please consult with a qualified immigration attorney to discuss your specific workforce needs and to verify how these updates apply to your organization.
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