The USCIS recently updated its Policy Manual (think internal guide for adjudicating petitions) to expand opportunities for STEM workers to obtain O visas. If you have an employee that was not selected in the H-1b lottery and is running out of STEM OPT time, you may want to consider an O petition as opposed to off-shore work or CPT. HNM has developed a web-site that provides more information for those seeking an O visa and you can contact HNM attorneys that specialize in this area.