Yes, you can transition from an H-1B visa to a permanent Green Card at any point during your authorized stay, including after 3 years, provided your employer sponsors you and initiates the PERM labor certification process early. Because an H-1B visa allows dual intent, beneficiaries can legally pursue permanent residency while holding temporary status. However, the overall timeline depends heavily on your country of birth and employment-based preference category (such as EB-2 or EB-3), as visa backlogs can cause significant wait times even after filing your petition.
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