H1B Dual Intent Guide 2026

Complete H1B dual intent guide. Can you pursue a green card while on H1B? Filing I-140, I-485, and self-petitions on H1B status.

What This Tool Shows You

H1B is explicitly dual-intent under INA §214(h), green card pursuit is fully permitted
Filing I-140 while on H1B: allowed, has no effect on H1B status
Filing I-485 Adjustment of Status while on H1B: allowed when priority date is current
TN and O-1 are not dual-intent, green card pursuit can jeopardize those visas
Self-petitions (EB-1A, EB-2 NIW) available while on H1B with no employer involvement