B-2 Visa
Effect of B-2/B-1 Extensions
Applying for green card while on a B-1 or B-2 visa
The following FAQ should cover the issues.
Recording for December 05, 2024 Conference Call with Rajiv S. Khanna
Citizenship and Naturalization
Nonimmigrant Visas
Topics Discussed:
FAQs: Green card process for STEM OPT candidates: Timing for concurrent H-1B and GC filing, employer strategies, and impact of client/location changes || Can I change employers and transfer my H-1B after revocation, or do I need to re-enter the lottery? || Impact of H-1B automatic revocation on future sponsorship and job change: What does 'Case Was Automatically Revoked' mean? || Applying for a second H-1B transfer after the 60-day grace period while a first transfer is pending
Recording for November 21, 2024 Conference Call with Rajiv S. Khanna
Immigration.com
Nonimmigrant Visas
Green Card
Topics Discussed:
H-1B layoffs: 60-day grace period, visa options, and transitioning to study
- H1B 60-day grace period starts on the date of getting notice of layoff from the employer, on the date of the severance paycheck, or on the last date of the regular paycheck?
- During H1B 60-day grace period, what is the best time to apply for B1/B2? When 30 days are left, 15 days are left, etc.?
- H1B is for 6-years of work, or 6-years total? I mean does unemployment time or B1/B2 time etc. also counts in 6-years of H1B?
- After layoff on H1B, if decided to go to school, then how to stay in US until getting admission decision and until school starts, that could take many months.
- After layoff on H1B, what is the better option to choose between B1/B2 and F-1?
The H-1B 60-day grace period starts the day after your last pay period or working day, whichever is later. It's best to apply for a B1/B2 visa around the 50th–55th day (depending on how you apply online or by email) if transitioning and an F-1 visa if planning to study. The grace period counts toward the H-1B six-year cap, but B-1/-B2 time does not. For detailed scenarios and advice, refer to the video.
Recording for November 07, 2024 Conference Call with Rajiv S. Khanna
Nonimmigrant Visas
Green Card
FAQ: H-1B layoffs: 60-day grace period, visa options, and transitioning to study || Employer and agency verification requirements on the most recent I-94: Is this new note typical? || H-1B stamping delay and administrative processing in India: Payroll gaps, re-entry concerns, and expediting Options
Immigration Under Trump, November 7, 2024
Green Card
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H-1B grace period eligibility after second layoff and B-1/B-2 visa options for job search
I got laid off on H1B in my previous company but found and started a job in a new company within a 60-day grace period. Again, the current company has provided a notice period for layoff. Will I get a 60-day grace period again this time?
How easy it is to get a B1/B2 to find a job after a layoff.
If you experience a layoff while on H-1B status, you receive a 60-day grace period. If you secure a new H-1B approval and face another layoff, you'll receive a fresh 60-day grace period. This applies to H-1B transfers and extensions. As for obtaining a B-1/B-2 visa for job searching after a layoff, while there's no official measure of difficulty, the approval rates appear to be consistently positive, with no reported denials.