Change status after lay off

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Cristian22

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I know this has been asked already (about changing status after being layed off), but I was trying to get the latest news on this. I was layed off this Friday (05/09), my wife is on H1 status, so I need to change status to H4 ASAP. This I know...
Now, everybody says that I am out of status as soon as I am unemployed, which is already 2 days a go... What's INS (well, BCIS) position on this? Are they so strict? I didn't have any clue I will be layed off, how could I file BEFORE my status expired?
Also, should I worry and get all the documents in order and send them today, or is it fine if I wait until Wednesday (my previous company is paying a consultation with the attorneys, but that's scheduled for Wednesday)?
Can someboby point me to the documents I need? Does my wife has to file anything, or is it just for me I need to file?
Any help greatly appreciated.
Thanks
Cristian
 
my take only..........

I filed for H1 transfer after 20 days of layoff in april. I used premium processing and already got my approval. BCIS is very strict now and you should file ASAP, I think you can wait till wednesday.
 
You pay extra $1000 and INS will take decision on your case in 15 days. I don't know if its available for H4.

I filed on 10th april, got approval notice on 16th april.
 
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