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Anjali Mehta

Posted about 2 months ago

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I’m from India and currently on an H-1B visa. My employer mentioned possible layoffs later this year. If I lose my job, how much time do I have to stay in the U.S., and what options do I realistically have?
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Bekele Tesfaye

Answered about 2 months ago

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H-1B holders generally have a 60-day grace period after termination to find a new employer, change status, or leave the U.S. This grace period applies only once per validity period.

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Soraya Rahmani

Answered about 2 months ago

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If another employer files an H-1B transfer within those 60 days, you can usually stay and begin work once the petition is filed. Timing is important, so act quickly.

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Dmytro Hrytsenko

Answered about 2 months ago

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I went through this last year. I used the grace period to consult a lawyer and change to a visitor status temporarily. Planning early makes a big difference.

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