H1B extension in process and job lay off

[archana_alatkar]

Hello,

Here is the situation. I worked for an employer who filed for my H1B visa extension in early January this year and I got laid off in the last week of January. The HR told me that they won't notify the government about my lay off.

I have a I 140 approved by a previous employer in 2011. And my current H1B visa will expires at the end of March this year.

I am currently looking for my next opportunity and still not applied for change of status. My husband is on h1B with I 140 approved.

Will it help if I request my employer to go for a premium processing of H1B extension? Given the chaotic nature of Trump's policies on legal immigration, what would be my best course of action to keep my H1B safe until I land my next job?

Thank you,

Archana

 

[JoeF]

The company is required by law to inform USCIS that you no longer work there.

Otherwise, they would be required to pay you.