LOSING YOUR JOB WHILE ON AN H1B OR OTHER WORK PERMIT IS DAUNTING.
JOIN OUR H1B POST LAYOFF PROGRAM
OUR FOUNDER HAS BEEN THERE.
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HERE ARE 5 IMMEDIATE STEPS TO TAKE POST LAYOFF:
1. Stay Put
Do not leave the country until you figure out what next, your current i94 is up, OR your 60 day grace period from being laid off is up - whichever comes first. Leaving will complicate things if you need to return for a job interview.
2. Understand the Regulations
As an H1B visa holder, you have a limited amount of time to find a new job opportunity after being laid off. Under H1B regulations, you have a 60-day grace period to find a new employer who can sponsor / transfer your H1B visa. It is important to use this time wisely and start looking for new job opportunities as soon as possible. Until you figure out for certain what you truly want, you need to breathe, eat and team no sleep on job applications. Additionally, you may be eligible for unemployment benefits, which can help you during your job search. You may want to consider reaching out to a career counselor or a job placement agency to help you find new job opportunities.
3. Contact an Immigration Lawyer
Call an immigration attorney that specializes in H1B / Labor and explain your situation. Find out if there are any nuances to your particular situation whether having to do with your nationality, degree or otherwise. This way you can go to your H1B sponsor armed with information for them to best be able to play their part in helping you transition to another employer or other option you may decide on.
4. Contact Your H1B/ Work Permit Sponsor
Call an immigration attorney that specializes in H1B / Labor and explain your situation. Find out if there are any nuances to your particular situation whether having to do with your nationality, degree or otherwise. This way you can go to your H1B sponsor armed with information for them to best be able to play their part in helping you transition to another employer or other option you may decide on.
5. Consider Other Countries
Call an immigration attorney that specializes in H1B / Labor and explain your situation. Find out if there are any nuances to your particular situation whether having to do with your nationality, degree or otherwise. This way you can go to your H1B sponsor armed with information for them to best be able to play their part in helping you transition to another employer or other option you may decide on.
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