There's no such thing as an EB-1/2/3 Visa.
These are filling classifications for green card processing. 80% of H1Bs fall into the EB-2 category when they file for PERM.
Where are you getting this information from? EB-1/2/3 are clearly visas issued to people [0]. It is true that many people may adjust status to EB-1/2/3 while already in the US in another status, but they are certainly visas still available to people. As I understand, due to the quota system it can be very difficult for folks born in certain countries to receive them (due to quotas) and they end up waiting for many years.
I know this sounds crazy, but Wikipedia is completely wrong calling it a visa. It's a "visa classification", you still need an underlying visa to enter into the country.
Most O-1 Visa holders and some H1Bs get classified under EB-1, individuals with advanced degrees, experience get classified under EB-2 but hold H1-B / L1 visas, etc.
You can be under H1-B and not have a classification (no PERM).
If you don't believe me try to find an image of an actual EB-1/2/3 visa, I'll wait.
Source : Former F-1/H1B visa holder classified under EB-2, with over a decade of experience dealing with USCIS paperwork.
EB-1/2/3 are employment based green card categories. And being employment based means that the applicants need to be employed in the US before being able to even apply. In most cases, the applicants are holding the H1-B visa while their EB-1/2/3 green card applications are ongoing.
Gabriel54|5 months ago
[0] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/EB-1_visa
harshalizee|5 months ago
If you don't believe me try to find an image of an actual EB-1/2/3 visa, I'll wait.
Source : Former F-1/H1B visa holder classified under EB-2, with over a decade of experience dealing with USCIS paperwork.
h1bvisaholder81|5 months ago