Immigration Q&A: How do I maintain my status if I lose my job

Immigration Q&A: How do I maintain my status if I lose my job 1. I lose my job, how do I maintain my status? Answer: Since the outbreak of the economic crisis in 2008,...

Answer: Since the outbreak of the economic crisis in 2008, the economic conditions in the United States have put great pressure on the business development of various companies. Layoffs have occurred from time to time, especially in the high-tech industry. For employees holding H1B work visas, they will lose their status once the H1B employee terminates their employment relationship, and there is no grace period. In practice, if the gap does not exceed 10 days, the immigration office will still consider it in most cases. Applicants who encounter this situation can consider converting their H1B visa to F-1 status to return to school. If an H1B employee decides to convert to F-1 status, he or she needs to submit an application for status change as soon as possible. The application for conversion to F-1 must be submitted to the USCIS within 10 days after the employment relationship ends.