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ojbyrne on Feb 24, 2015 | parent | context | favorite | on: DHS Extends Eligibility for Employment to Certain ...

The only way an H-1B can stay beyond six years is if they have applied for permanent residency.

samstokes on Feb 24, 2015 [–]

Yes, but the converse is not true - you can apply for permanent residency having stayed for less than six years.

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