H1B - Laid Off

[msh626]

Hello,

I am on H1B visa. Unfortunately today, my employment was terminated. Therefore, as I understand, I am out-of-status from tomorrow(today?) (but *not* unlawfully present yet).

What are my options?
1) Can I find another job and port my H-1B? OR
2) Since I have do not have a job anymore the question of porting H1B to another job does not arise. (My H1B visa is valid until September.)
See number 25 in http://faq.visapro.com/H1B-Visa-FAQ12.asp

Can anybody help?


If 2) above is correct, that would mean that the only option(other than leaving for my home country) I have is to apply for B1/B2 visa(business/tourist) which allows me to be legally present in the US and look for a job if possible or at least give me some time to wrap up the loose ends here before I leave. This is also mentioned in the link
http://forums.immigration.com/blog.php?b=57

What happens if the B1/B2 is denied? Even in the case I have to return, I need time to sell my car, wrap up things in the US etc. Basically a few weeks....


Please share your thoughts...

Thanks!

 

[nTan]

Find a job and get a H1b process thru them.

Even after UR H1b expires ... U have 180 days to get an valid h1b.

So U must be ok.

I am on H1B visa. Unfortunately today, my employment was terminated.

 

[e3visa]

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