Laid off while on H1B status

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mone

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Hello,

Recently, I was laid off from a software company. I had just received my 2nd H1B. My lawyer applied for a B (Business) visa while I looked for another job. However, I just received a letter that my B visa was denied. I am still interviewing but I have not received any firm offers. I have couple of questions at this time.

1. As my B visa was denied, obviously, I have to leave the country. How many days are allowed before I leave the country?

2. If I were to get a job offer, should the new company apply for a new H1B or is my older H1B transferrable? And will I have to leave the country to get my H1B visa?

Thank you.
 
mone said:
Hello,

Recently, I was laid off from a software company. I had just received my 2nd H1B. My lawyer applied for a B (Business) visa while I looked for another job. However, I just received a letter that my B visa was denied. I am still interviewing but I have not received any firm offers. I have couple of questions at this time.

1. As my B visa was denied, obviously, I have to leave the country. How many days are allowed before I leave the country?

2. If I were to get a job offer, should the new company apply for a new H1B or is my older H1B transferrable? And will I have to leave the country to get my H1B visa?

Thank you.
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Your old h1 is transferable. Assuming that your old employer didnt invoke it.
 
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