I was laid off from my employer and used almost all of my grace period before joining a new employer. If I were to be laid off again, would that mean I would only get the last few days remaining of my grace period?

Answer

After an H1B worker uses any portion of the grace period, that person typically is eligible for another 60-day grace period after receiving a new H1B approval. For example, if an H1B worker gets laid off and then finds a new job during the grace period and has an H1B change of employer approved, that person would then be eligible for a new 60-day grace period based on the new H1B approval. (09.Apr.2024)

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