What if i get Layoff on H1B ?

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 Hello friends,  Suppose that i got a job directly with Company and they file H1B for me. What happens if they layoff me after few months or so ? Will i have time to look for another Job or i am out of status right away ? If that's the case, i see that it would be better to file H1B through Desi Consultancy, at least they can save my H1B status ? Your ideas and suggestions will be appreciated. Thank you Racheeta

Racheeta · Feb 19, 2011 10:54 AM · 15,428 views

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onlyassignments · Feb 19, 2011 11:14 AM

Racheeta, I read at least a couple of threads related to H1b and jobs.  I understand its tough out there. First, many government agencies do not sponsor a working visa, if you find one that does, you are lucky. These days, even companies are hesitating to sponsor working visas.  Even if you could find one that does H1B for foreign nationals, it will be very very tough to get a permanent residency through that job, if that is what you would want after few years.  Public agencies have to follow their rules and regulations in hiring and they have to make your case indicating that they could not find an American citizen or a permanent resident to fill the position you would be working. Having said that, I dont think you should worry about getting laid off even before starting a job.  Get a job, work hard and you will be fine.  I strongly suggest you to find a job in area that you studied rather than getting a training from some consultancies in area that you have never been exposed or studied before.  It may be very difficult for you to succeed in that area if you just have a few months of traning.  You probably have spent at least 4-6 years of education in learning something, so you will be better off staying in same field. If you are seeking some consultancies in your field of study, my response may not apply to you.  And lastly, as per my knowledge, there is no such thing such as grace period for H1b holders to find another job.  Technically, you are out of status once you are out of payroll, however, attorneys can make a case for you if you can find a job within a month or so.  I have seen cases where guys have transferred h1b even after one month of getting laid off. Good luck!!!

biology · Feb 19, 2011 11:36 AM

Get that h1b apply canada and aus for pr.there is no poiont to stay in the country which wants ur tution money but wants to kick u out once u graduate

kalopani · Feb 19, 2011 11:53 AM

You wont be out of status right away. But the time frame would be very limited ( i read that a while ago in sajha )

default061 · Feb 19, 2011 5:11 PM

kalopani's view is awesome! Is there a process for that? Will you elaborate please.

gaurab_10003 · Feb 19, 2011 5:25 PM

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