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desi1982 · #1 (**permalink**) 08-05-2012, 04:52 PM

Hi ,

I am hardware engineer. With Valid H1 for next 2 years. I have wealthy experience and looking for H1 transfer immediately.
I might loose my job in couple of weeks. SO looking for new job, consultant or H1 transfer.

Thanks,
Desi1982

skelly265 · #2 (**permalink**) 11-11-2012, 05:13 AM

If you are in H-1B status and you get laid off – don’t panic. You have a visa that is still valid and you are within your period of authorized stay. So at this point you are NOT accruing unlawful presence, even though you fall out of status when you are no longer working for your H-1B sponsor.

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