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  1. dolphinp

    Laid off on H1B

    Hi everyone, I was laid off on November 29, 2024, and with my 60-day grace period ending on January 29, 2025, I filed a change of status to B2 on January 28, 2025. I received an approval notice (I-797A) on April 4, 2025, with the validity ending on July 28, 2025. Since being laid off, I’ve had...
  2. browngirlinproduct

    Laid off on H1B

    Hello Rajiv Sir, I wanted to know that I was laid off on my H1B and I am in my 60 day grace period. Seeing the current market condition in product management it is tough to secure a new job in 60 days. I would like to know what are my alternative options to legally stay in the US? If I convert...
  3. M

    Laid-off on H1B in Sept 2024. COS to B2 in Dec 2024, which expires on 3/19/2025. Should I file for another B2 cos or F2 cos?

    I was laid off on H1B on 9/13/2024. I filed for B1 cos on 11/13/2024 and got B2 approval on 12/23/2024, valid from 12/23/2024 to 3/29/2025, though I had requested 6 months. My wife is studying on an F1 visa and has a US-born 1-year-old son. I have less than 2 months of B2 visa validity. Should...
  4. H

    H1b picked but laid off and have a new employer.

    Hello, My h1b was picked in the lottery this year, However, I have now been laid off. My employer has agreed to not withdraw the petition provided I reimburse them. I have a new employer, but my h1b visa is still pending approval. Is it possible for me to initiate a transfer process once the...
  5. S

    can a recently laid off TN holder receive UI while remaining in the US?

    I am Canadian citizen on a TN visa and want to apply for unemployment benefits. Having done my research I noticed that I have to be in Canada to be able to apply/receive UI. I understand that might be because I need to surrender my TN visa by crossing the border, but is there any possibility...
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