An Indian professional who won an H1B visa through this year’s lottery now faces a tough situation after being laid off from his job. With his H1B visa stamping set for December 20 and his final working day on January 5, he is in a race against time to secure his immigration status.
U.S. immigration rules provide H1B holders with a 60-day grace period after a layoff to find a new job and transfer their visa sponsorship. If they fail to do so within this period, they risk losing their legal status and may face deportation. For this individual, the pressure is mounting as he must quickly find an employer willing to take on his H1B sponsorship.
To make matters more complicated, he now faces the decision of whether to stay in the U.S. during this grace period or return to India while searching for a new job. Returning home could further complicate the visa transfer process. This uncertainty has created a stressful and anxious situation as he attempts to navigate both his career and immigration challenges.
This situation is not unique. Many H1B visa holders find themselves in similar predicaments when layoffs coincide with strict immigration timelines. For those affected, the stress of job insecurity is compounded by the pressure of complying with complex immigration regulations. With the clock ticking, every decision becomes critical, heightening the emotional strain.
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