There are fast tracks to permanent residence after a PhD [1]. But if you don't want to immigrate (owe US taxes for foreign income, etc.) then you're right. Stay

There are fast tracks to permanent residence after a PhD [1]. But if you don't want to immigrate (owe US taxes for foreign income, etc.) then you're right. Staying on H1B is no way to live. [1] http://www.uscis.gov/eir/visa-guide/entrepreneur-visa-guide#Immigrant http://www.uscis.gov/eir/visa-guide/entrepreneur-visa-guide#...