How long can I stay in the country after 60 days of grace period

[lajjagupta]

Hi guys,

 I laid off by my company and got the new job. However, my 60 days grace period is going to over.

1. The date on my I-797 is July 1, 2019.

2. My H-1B status expires on 7/1/2019

3. My company has already updated my status with USCIS that I don't work with them any more

4. I laid off on 14th Feb,2019

 

My question is can I stay in the country after 60 days of grace period. My new company is applying for H1B. Also, Can I go to Canada for stamping instead of India?

 

Regards,

Lajja

 

[JoeF]

What part of "60 day grace period" don't you get? You are illegal if you stay past the 60 days.

[LeaveMessageH1B]

13 hours ago, lajjagupta said:

My H-1B status expires on 7/1/2019

This does not matter, you get 60 days from 02/14. 

in absence of H1b transfer petition every day beyond 60th day is illegal stay and will cause complication in future. 

 

13 hours ago, lajjagupta said:

Can I go to Canada for stamping instead of India?

depends on what your attorney is requesting. 

[xTDx]

No stay allowed. You will be accruing unlawful status after 60 days of grace period. Moreover if you got a grace period and you still overstayed, next time consulate and cbp and uscis may not take your decision lightly and not even issue you a visa for other or same classification. Once you are out of us, home country is suggested for stamping but you can go to any country that takes third party nationals for stamping.