The H-1B visa lottery is a random selection process that leaves many qualified applicants without a visa despite having job offers and skills. Nigerian founders can explore the EB-2 National Interest Waiver (NIW) as an alternative pathway to work and reside in the United States. The EB-2 NIW allows individuals to apply for a green card without requiring employer sponsorship if their work is deemed to be in the national interest of the US.
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