Navigating the H‑1B and green card process as a software engineer

Navigating the H‑1B and green card process as a software engineer I'm currently on an H‑1B visa and starting to think about long‑term residency options. I've heard about EB‑2 NIW and EB‑1 categories, but the process is confusing. For those who've secured a green card, what steps did you take and how long did it take? Did you use a lawyer or handle it yourself? Any tips on timelines and documentat…