In the meantime, he remains on an H-1B visa tied to IBM, where he must keep the same position to remain in the green card queue.

在此期间，他只能持当初进ibm时的H - 1 B签证，不得已留在IBM做与之前相同的职位，只为了能申请到绿卡。

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Foreign graduates need a job offer to get an H-1B visa.

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In many cases future H-1B visa holders have already been in the U.S. as international students.

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Under the reforms, some immigrant entrepreneurs will be able to employ themselves with an H-1B visa.

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The final step would be to file for an H-1B visa or a green card.

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