The H‑1B visa program provides its holders with multiple advantages:
- Under this visa you legally reside and work in the United States.
 - Workers in tech and STEM fields receive high pay because they are competing with their international colleagues.
 - Dependent family members who hold an H‑4 visa can come to the United States with you.
 - Holding an H‑1B visa creates a direct path to obtain permanent residency which is known as Green Card status.
 - You can pursue permanent residency by applying for a Green Card while keeping your H‑1B status.
 - This visa enables participants to gain worldwide work experience by collaborating with top American companies.
 - Under specific Green Card processing stages the visa permits extensions longer than 6 years.