H-1B to Green Card: The Real Sponsorship Signal
H-1B sponsorship and green card sponsorship often go together, but one does not guarantee the other. The real signal is whether the company has a repeatable path from H-1B to PERM.
What to look at:
. Whether PERM filings are consistent year to year.
. When the green card process usually starts.
. Whether sponsorship depends on role, level, or business unit.
How to read the pattern
. High H-1B + high PERM β generally more green card-friendly.
. High H-1B + low PERM β caution.
-> Consistent filings over time matter more than a single ratio.
How to assess sponsorship by role or level?
Review PERM filings by job title. PERM data is grouped not only by company but also by specific roles, so if filings consistently appear for certain job titles, those roles are more likely to be sponsored.