Hi Everyone,
I am a Canadian, working in the US (Texas ). This past oct 2013, I was approved for an H1B and Got my passport stamp from TN to H1B this January 2014 (after returning from Canada for Christmas Holidays). My H1B will expire I believe in 2016
On Feb 21st 2014 I was laid off, and I've been trying to find a job since. Now I understand that I have 30-60 days to leave the US and my employer may have sent a letter to USCIS notifying that I am no longer employed with them. I've been living here in the US, for 8 yrs.. I really want to stay but I don't know what my options are.
Question:
1) my 60th day was April 21st from the day I was laid off, now will it cause me problem to move out at the end of May or will USCIS sees it as an over-stay.
2) IF I were to find a Job before I move at the end of May, Will it be ok with USCIS.
3) after 8 yrs of paying taxes and being a lawful non-immigrant worker, is there a way for me to stay legally, applying for permanent residency?
4) folks, I am disoriented, I was shock by the lay-off, I am ignorant of the options I have, and not sure what to do. Any good advice would be greatly appreciated.
I love this site, I have been a member for a longtime
Sincerely,
Biggs.
I am a Canadian, working in the US (Texas ). This past oct 2013, I was approved for an H1B and Got my passport stamp from TN to H1B this January 2014 (after returning from Canada for Christmas Holidays). My H1B will expire I believe in 2016
On Feb 21st 2014 I was laid off, and I've been trying to find a job since. Now I understand that I have 30-60 days to leave the US and my employer may have sent a letter to USCIS notifying that I am no longer employed with them. I've been living here in the US, for 8 yrs.. I really want to stay but I don't know what my options are.
Question:
1) my 60th day was April 21st from the day I was laid off, now will it cause me problem to move out at the end of May or will USCIS sees it as an over-stay.
2) IF I were to find a Job before I move at the end of May, Will it be ok with USCIS.
3) after 8 yrs of paying taxes and being a lawful non-immigrant worker, is there a way for me to stay legally, applying for permanent residency?
4) folks, I am disoriented, I was shock by the lay-off, I am ignorant of the options I have, and not sure what to do. Any good advice would be greatly appreciated.
I love this site, I have been a member for a longtime
Sincerely,
Biggs.