Здравствуйте, paucity, Вы писали:

P>(хотя с TN тоже можно петицию на GC подавать. Непонятно зачем на h1b переходили)

мне трудно представить что бы реальный доктор наук мог так лохануться и потратить лишних 4+ лет на h1b и потом green card

вот chatgpt знает все

🔑 The TN visa does not allow "dual intent," but the H-1B does.
1. TN visa = Non-immigrant intent only

The TN visa (under NAFTA/USMCA) is a non-immigrant visa, which means:

You must intend to return to your home country after your TN employment ends.

Applying for a green card (which shows immigrant intent) can jeopardize your TN status.

You may be denied TN renewals or re-entry if you are known to be pursuing a green card.

2. H-1B visa = Dual intent allowed

The H-1B visa is also a non-immigrant visa but allows "dual intent":

You can legally pursue a green card while on H-1B.

USCIS and CBP won’t penalize you for applying for permanent residency.

You can stay in the U.S. for up to 6 years on H-1B, which usually gives enough time for green card processing.