Not everyone with an H-1B visa is automatically eligible to transition to a Green Card. However, several categories of H-1B visa holders can pursue permanent residency through different pathways h1b to green card:
Employment-Based Green Card:
First Preference (EB-1): This category caters to individuals with extraordinary ability in science, arts, education, business, or athletics; outstanding researchers and professors; and multinational executives and managers.
Second Preference (EB-2): This category covers professionals with advanced degrees (Master's or higher) or exceptional ability in their field, and individuals with bachelor's degrees and at least five years of relevant experience.
Third Preference (EB-3): This category includes skilled workers (requiring at least two years of training or experience), professionals (with bachelor's degrees), and other workers.