How many times can I use H1B grace period?

Why work in US?

• Choose US H1B Visa to work in the USA.
• Earn in USD
• Direct path to get a Green card.
• Settle in the USA along with your family.
• Better career prospect
• Healthcare & social benefits
• Retirement benefits

 

The USA is known as a top country for job opportunities. Recently, a round of lay-off occurred in the United States and Silicon Valley, foreign workers. The H1B visa and work permits are tied to employers; job loss affects earnings and the inability to opt for a new job. They might also have to return to their home countries.

 

In 2024, the tech sector again had another round of employment losses. According to a recent report, in 2024, 32,000 tech workers have lost their jobs.

 

Though there are options if non-immigrant workers whose employment has been terminated voluntarily or involuntarily have several options for remaining in the United States during authorized stay based on existing rules and regulations.

 

With the termination of employment, workers in E-1, E-2, E-3, H-1B, H-1B1, and L-1, O-1, or TN classifications can maintain their status for up to 60 days or until the end of the authorized validity period.

 

Employees can keep their non-immigrant status during this time. It only happens if a new employer timely flies a petition containing a request for an extension of stay on their behalf.

 

An individual is eligible for a maximum 60 days grace period once during each authorized employer petition validity period. Now, how to use this is confusing. Here are some tips to use grace time.

 

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Six tips to use grace time for those who have been laid off in the United States:

• The first step is to mark the 60th calendar day of your last work as essential.
• The applicant will have a 60-day grace period with each new I-94. As such, if an applicant had a recent H1B approval after the first layout, they may be eligible for 60-days grace period.
• An applicant must apply before the 60-day grace period expires. It has the same procedure, whether it is an H1B visa with a new employer or a change status to tourists (B-1/B-2) to an F-1 visa. One must have a valid status to change or extend.
• If an applicant doesn’t find a new H-1B sponsor immediately, then they can file for a status application for B-1/B2. An applicant can apply for a change of status to H1B even when the B1/B2 is pending. If new employers file an H1B application, USCIS will automatically decide the B-1/B2 as well. It is necessary to meet all the requirements such as having a degree which is related to the work.
• Suppose the applicant needs help finding a new employer within the grace period or while the B1/B2 visa is still pending. In that case, that applicant can consider starting their own company and have their own companies sponsor their H-1B visa.
• People with Stem degrees can review their opinion for a green card under the EB-1 or National Interest waiver category.

 

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