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In this difficult time there are options like having your employer delay announcement of your termination or shifting to a B1/B2 visa to buy you more time in your search.

Yes you can get another H1 approved if you do it in time to a new company. The answer to your second question will be addressed to the USCIS help line as the risk you run is being denied entry upon returning to the US. Hopefully your F-Visa is fine and you can resume studies if that is what you...

That is a really tight situation. It will be very difficult for you to return unless you have the transfer to a new employer approved in time which given your dates will be impossible. Obviously your wedding is most important, but like the other poster said future other visa types may be your...

Your grace period is 10 days after the termination date is lodged with the USCIS so any delay to that will increase the time you have to find a new role. CJ

Yes...your F1 OPT status will still be valid, and even though there will be a gap you can also apply next year as well...just maybe have to leave the US for a short period.

There was a recent article I saw where there is a major crackdown on these type of firms exploiting forign workers from congress so look that up. Here is the article http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/nationworld/2008746255_h1bside15m.html ... so employers should be wary.

Hopefully b/c your company has possibly had you for 6 years and is willing to go through the Green Card process for you, that laying you off is not in their plans :)

Ask your employer if they will keep your position open officially even if you no longer work there. Most are willing to do this and then when you find a new position you wont be out of status for more than 10 days. CJ

I am not sure where it is on the USCIS website but your International Student office is very il-informed as well as non supportive.

For Baptiste I am sure you should have no issues as I know many people who have had J1 visa multiple times on both the same and different programs. For lawj1, your situation is as common as they come as many people come on J1 under the Work and Travel program for four months and later come back...

That is an interesting question and my guess is no because when you apply for the EAD to work under the J2 visa, I am sure that status has to be current. I could be wrong but that would seem to make sense. CJ

I agree don't put up with that sort of mistreatment and recover what is rightfully owed to you. CJ

No unfortunately neither E3 nor E3D have access. Only citizens and permanent residents are able to access this. CJ

Well it is illegal to be benched so he might be in trouble for that. Your lost wages will be an interesting case depending on whether you were working or not working at the time. Good luck and hopefully your lawyer is good. CJ

You are right putting a bond in the contract should be illegal as far as H1B is concerned. You should have no problems defending this and the employer should be worried for their own violations and particularly if they are doing this with other employees. CJ

Unfortunately unemployment is only for Permanent residents and citizens which is annoying given we all pay the taxes. CJ