If your spouse is on H-1B and loses their job, what happens to your H-4 status and work authorization?

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allison monroe · Accepted Answer

Your H-4 status usually ends when the H-1B spouse’s status ends, unless they find a new employer quickly.

jordan pierce · Answer

You may have a 60-day grace period to change status or leave the U.S.

Bashola Hassan · Answer

If losing their job means their status has ended, your status will end too

madison blake · Answer

If your spouse gets a new H-1B employer, your H-4 and EAD can continue.

Laura Mose · Answer

You will have a grace period of sixty days to find another way to get lawful status. Maybe a work visa sponsor

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