H-1B is not just for "Tech" jobs; it is defined for "Specialty Occupations".

DOL's Fact Sheets - https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=45309962

coolThingsFirst 8 hours ago | parent [-]

It's common sense that when your immigration status is tied to your job performance you will skip out on other things in your life.

You've never been that in that position but I have been there. I was super-productive but catastrophically stressed as well. It's not a way to live life for more than 6 months.

	▲	foogazi 2 hours ago \| parent \| next [-]
		wdym ? I bought a house on H1B - YOLO
	▲	rramadass 8 hours ago \| parent \| prev [-]
		> You've never been that in that position but I have been there. I lived in the US for a decade-and-half transitioning from H-1B to "Green Card holder". It is another matter that i gave up all and returned back a decade ago.