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H-1B Worker → Employment-Based Green Card
H-1B is a “dual intent” visa, so holders can pursue an employer-sponsored Green Card (usually EB-2 or EB-3 with PERM) without contradicting their status.
Currently available · Editorial record dated 10/20/2026 · Not lawyer review or an eligibility decision. Check current official instructions.
Who this is for
H-1B specialty-occupation workers whose employer will sponsor them for permanent residence.
Common problems
Layoff risk
Losing the H-1B job starts a short grace period; the Green Card case may survive through portability rules, but timing is critical.