Hello, I am in a tricky situation, please help.
I was working with Employer A on H1B status. Employer A terminated my job may 2021. I searched for a new job couldn't find in the 60 day grace period. The 60 days from termination date are passed now.
But before 60 days grace period was over, I filed for a COS to H-4 dependent based on my spouse's current H1B employment. I received a notice from USCIS that my application is pending. The received date is 1 week before the 60 day grace period was over.
Some background: I have been on H1B for last 5 years, 1 year before that on L1-B. My I-140 is approved from a previous employer X.
Questions:
1. Now a potential employer B is asking me my current immigration status which they need to record. What should I say - H1B, H-4 or something else, since H1B employment was terminated and H-4 petition is pending.
2. If employer B wants to file a cap exempt H1B for me, can the COS to H1B happen while COS to H4 is in process Or will I need to go out of the US to get either H4 or H1B stamped?
3. I am an Indian citizen and If I need to get H4/H1B stamped, I heard consulates in India are closed. Which country can I go to to get the visa stamped?