Got laid off on H1, advice needed, thanks in advance.

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I'm a Canadian citizen currently on H1B, I just got laid off from my job. I plan to go to school in the US. But by law, I have like 10 days to pack up my things and go back to Canada.

So, how feasible is it that: I take a trip across the border to Canada, then immediately enter the US on a visitor visa (B1 or B2?). Then once I am in the US on visitor visa, I can apply to colleges, right?

Any problems with this route? Any suggestions appreciated.
 
Firstly, as a Canadian citizen, you will not need a visit visa for the US. I am surprised you are not aware of this piece of common knowledge.
Secondly, I think your best option would be to return to Canada immediately. Secure an admission to a US educational institution. Get an I-20 from them and then re-enter the US under F-1 status.
 
Thank you for the explanation

Regarding the visitor visa, as a Canadian citizen, I can get the entry visa right on the border right? Or do I still need to go to a US consulate in Canada to get the visa in advance? I thought Canadian citizens only need a passport to enter the US?

Also, what is the harm of entering the US on a visitor visa (B), and then apply for schools here?

Thanks!
 
You can (emphasis on can) be accused of living in the US under the pretense of a visit. Canada is right next door. Unless there is a good reason to stay in the US, it will be best (in my opinion) to re-enter the US once you have an I-20. Why risk getting on the wrong side of ICE/USCIS?

USA_Newcomer said:
Also, what is the harm of entering the US on a visitor visa (B), and then apply for schools here?
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I got laid-off on Nov-05-2008 from a top consulting company "X" and have salary slip till Nov-05-2008. Just to save my status immediately, i applied for H1 transfer thru a small Consulting company "A" on Nov-14-2008(9 days out of status) .I dont have any salary slip and planned to start a Project on Dec 1 2009 thru Company "A".

I got another offer from Big Consulting company "B" and planning to Transfer H1(Premium Processing) on Nov-22-2008, basis on the Company "X" Salary slip(Ending period Nov-05-2008).

What are the Risk involved in Transferring H1 to Company "B" ? What do you recommend, Should I stay with Company "A" and start the project(risky) on Dec-1 or can i Move to Company "B" for secure and better opportunities?

If INS doesnt attach I94(Due to out of status for few(9-10) days) then i may have to go out of USA and Stamped Visa, Visa stamping may be a problem incase of small company.

What is the best,legal and safe available option for me?
 
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