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Other Qualifying Temporary Visa Categories
Many other temporary visas — P athletes and artists, E-1 traders, E-3 Australians, H-1B1, O-2/O-3, and others — can coexist with a separate immigrant petition. The same rule always applies: the Green Card needs its own qualifying petition.
Requires current verification · Editorial record dated 10/20/2026 · Not lawyer review or an eligibility decision. Check current official instructions.
Who this is for
Holders of any temporary U.S. visa exploring permanent options.
Rules differ by visa category; verify the intent and adjustment rules for the specific visa.
Common problems
Category-specific traps
The strategy that works for H-1B can be fatal for a visa requiring nonimmigrant intent; never copy another category’s playbook.