The 2026 rules turned the job search into a countdown: a shorter runway, a 30-day grace period, and a lottery weighted against entry-level pay. Enter your situation and see the runway, your real number of H-1B draws, your weighted odds, and the moves that actually fit your clock.
> your_clock
> runway_status
Medium—
days of work auth left
—
unemployment days left
0
H-1B draws left in runway
Keep a consistent weekly application rhythm while improving resume targeting and building a shortlist of employers with stronger work-authorization signals.
> your_lottery_math
At $78,000 (Level I), each draw is 15%. Your runway ends before the next registration — a cap-subject H-1B can't finish in time. Prioritize cap-exempt roles.
> what_to_do_this_week
Aim for 25 targeted applications this week.
· STEM OPT end date is missing.
· Unemployment days used has not been entered.
· STEM OPT start date is missing.
This timeline is job-search planning guidance, not legal advice. Confirm dates and unemployment calculations with your DSO or immigration counsel.
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