Post New TopicNote: Polls are considered new topics. If you post a poll, it will be created as a new subject in this forum, not as a reply within this topic.Topic Replies: PopIt!Post A Reply
MyPop™ | register | search | faq | forum home


PreviousGo to the next oldest topic in this forum Go to the next newest topic in this forumNext
 MurthyDotCom » MurthyForum » H1B : Credential Evaluations » Job Loss on H1B-Help Needed Urgently

Email this page to someone!
AuthorTopic:   Job Loss on H1B-Help Needed Urgently
desisooner
Member		This is an icon describing the mood of the topic or describing information contained in the topic. For more info on icons, read our FAQ. posted November 02, 2009 06:05 PM Click Here to See the Profile for desisooner   Reply With QuoteEdit or Delete Message
I was on H1B since Sept 2006(through Masters Quota) and was laid off a week ago. I still have about 6 months remaining on I-797. I am trying hard to get another job. My wife is on a valid H1B. As far as I understand I am out of status as of right now.
1. How long does it take to change status from my condition to H4 and how to do it? (I mean do I need to contact a immigration lawyer)
2. Is it complicated to get the status changed back to H1B after I find a job?
3. How much time I practically have to get going on the transfer. I dont want to wait a month.
4. Anybody has any other suggestions on what should I do?

Please advise.
Posts: 2 | Registered: November 02, 2009
venkateswara7
Member		This is an icon describing the mood of the topic or describing information contained in the topic. For more info on icons, read our FAQ. posted November 03, 2009 11:00 AM Click Here to See the Profile for venkateswara7   Reply With QuoteEdit or Delete Message
You can file I-539 yourself to change your status to H4. I got my wife's in just one month. But i have read on this forum taking 3 months even. Once you get a job you can get back to H1B if it's a genuine offer especially these days. Or you can switch to B1 asking time for searching a job. Or switch to F1.
Posts: 25 | Registered: August 06, 2007

All times are
Post New TopicNote: Polls are considered new topics. If you post a poll, it will be created as a new subject in this forum, not as a reply within this topic.Topic Replies: PopIt!Post A Reply Topic: Close TopicClose   Manage TopicManage   Delete TopicDelete PreviousGo to the next oldest topic in this forum Go to the next newest topic in this forumNext
Rate Topic:

Hop To: 


Contact Us | MurthyDotCom | Privacy Statement

© MurthyForum 2004

OpenTopic 3.1.0