Silencewind
New Member
Hi Folks,
I am currently on H1B and my wife if on TN (We are both Canadian living in the US - and we have not yet start green card process). There is a possibility that I may be layoff in coming months. My plan is to switch to TD while I am searching for the new Jobs in the USA. My questions are:
1. What is the safest way to apply TD status once my current Job is gone? My understanding is there are a couple options: applying via mail to USCIS, applying via airport (I assume I will have to travel to Canada and back to US to apply), applying in US Border office? (not sure about this)
2. When is the time I have to apply the switch? (on the day that the job is gone or do I have 60 days grace period from H1B?)
3. If I apply via mail to USCIS, does my wife need to accompany me?
4. If apply via mail, is it better to hire a immigration lawyer for the application or can I submit the form by myself?
5. In my situation, is switching to B1/B2 also an option (so I can stay with my family in US while searching new jobs)?
6. With TD status, will I have limitations to travel alone outside the USA and then come back (or do my wife always has to accompany me)?
I would greatly appreciate any advises from you.
Thanks,
I am currently on H1B and my wife if on TN (We are both Canadian living in the US - and we have not yet start green card process). There is a possibility that I may be layoff in coming months. My plan is to switch to TD while I am searching for the new Jobs in the USA. My questions are:
1. What is the safest way to apply TD status once my current Job is gone? My understanding is there are a couple options: applying via mail to USCIS, applying via airport (I assume I will have to travel to Canada and back to US to apply), applying in US Border office? (not sure about this)
2. When is the time I have to apply the switch? (on the day that the job is gone or do I have 60 days grace period from H1B?)
3. If I apply via mail to USCIS, does my wife need to accompany me?
4. If apply via mail, is it better to hire a immigration lawyer for the application or can I submit the form by myself?
5. In my situation, is switching to B1/B2 also an option (so I can stay with my family in US while searching new jobs)?
6. With TD status, will I have limitations to travel alone outside the USA and then come back (or do my wife always has to accompany me)?
I would greatly appreciate any advises from you.
Thanks,