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> H1B is a non-immigrant visa. This is somewhat misleading -- H1B is a non-immigrant visa with dual intent (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dual_intent http://en.
by parennoob 11y ago
> H1B is a non-immigrant visa.
This is somewhat misleading -- H1B is a non-immigrant visa with dual intent (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dual_intent http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dual_intent), which includes the immigrant intent.
- dudul 11y agoYou should read the article. H1Bs are not immigrants but they are allowed to try to become immigrants while in the US. The process to get permanent residency is not any different between someone who has an H1B and someone who is oversea (ie finding someone to file a petition, either a spouse or a company). The only difference is that the H1B can live and work in the US during the process.
- parennoob 11y ago> H1Bs are not immigrants but they are allowed to try to become immigrants while in the US. And a lot of them do, so your point about them "not being immigrants" is largely moot. Yes, there are some people who come here with no desire to stay, but they have been in the minority since around 1492.
- dudul 11y ago"And a lot of them do" mind providing a source? Getting a green card is extremely difficult, so I don't think that a lot of them do. "Yes, there are some people who come here with no desire to stay, but they have been in the minority since around 1492." Good old fashion American exceptionalism. Who wouldn't want to stay in the good Ol' US of A?! 'Murica Fuck Yeah right?