I lost my job in Jan 2009 and converted to H4 (my wife is on H1). Yesterday she was informed her that today would be her last. How many do we have to leave US? I read in several forums that there is no stipulated time frame established by INS between the last day of legal status (which would be today) and the day we leave the country. As it is impractical to leave immediately, should 3-4 weeks be fine? We are thinking of leaving around the mid of December, would that be OK? I mean should this affect any future immigration?
Also funny thing is, I started getting interviews this week (after almost an year) and looks promising. What if I get selected in this one month (between today and mid of December), will that pose any problems if I send my application for H1B (as technically we are considered out of status, isn’t it?)? Do you suggest that my wife should request her employer to run a $0 payroll until the mid of December or cancel her H1B in the mid of December? Or is it good to apply for B1? And how hard it is transfer from B1 to H1B?
I would really appreciate your feedback on how best this situation be handled.
Also funny thing is, I started getting interviews this week (after almost an year) and looks promising. What if I get selected in this one month (between today and mid of December), will that pose any problems if I send my application for H1B (as technically we are considered out of status, isn’t it?)? Do you suggest that my wife should request her employer to run a $0 payroll until the mid of December or cancel her H1B in the mid of December? Or is it good to apply for B1? And how hard it is transfer from B1 to H1B?
I would really appreciate your feedback on how best this situation be handled.