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My understanding is that H1B1 is not considered a dual intent visa, and so adjustment of status to lawful permanent resident isn't possible. Its history lies in
by verst 3y ago
My understanding is that H1B1 is not considered a dual intent visa, and so adjustment of status to lawful permanent resident isn't possible. Its history lies in a free trade agreement.
There are also annual limits for H1B1 but they are less likely to be reached.
https://www.dol.gov/agencies/eta/foreign-labor/programs/h-1b https://www.dol.gov/agencies/eta/foreign-labor/programs/h-1b
Whomever you hire on H1B1 just note you will almost certainly lose them after their visa extension completes.
- Raidion 3y agoPretty anecdotally but I have a friend on an H1B1, and he's actively going though the green card process now.
- the_svd_doctor 3y agoBeing dual-intent just means when you arrive (ie, when you cross the border, the first time or anytime after), you can't have immigrant intent at that time. Once you're in, if you eventually (genuinely) change your mind, that's fine, you can adjust to LPR.
- nico 3y agoI personally know many people that have transitioned from H1B1 to green card. Some even to citizenship afterwards. I’m sure there is a legal way to do it. H1B1 can be extended for a long time and is cheap to get and renew. What do you mean about loosing them? I mean you want them to have freedom as well right? For employees, it’s relatively easy to transfer to another employee given how cheap and easy it is to get the visa, especially once you’ve gotten it for the first time.