The H-1B is a non-immigrant visa in the United States under the Immigration and Nationality Act allows employers in USA to temporarily employ foreign workers in specialty occupations. If a foreign worker in H-1B status quits or is dismissed from the sponsoring employer, the worker can apply for a change of status to another non-immigrant status, find another employer, or must leave the US.

H-1B holder can have legal immigration intent to apply for and obtain the green card while still a holder of the visa.