3 ms·H1Bs aren't really immigrants, in fact the visa explicitly forbids permanent residency.by 0xy 6y agoH1Bs aren't really immigrants, in fact the visa explicitly forbids permanent residency.sg47 6y agoNo, this is wrong. It's a duel intent visa. You can apply for your green card while on H1B.0xy 6y agoI stand corrected, I was thinking of an E-3 visa.