does receiving a receipt notice keep you in status in the US?

[stlorena]

Hello!

I am currently on an H-1B with employer A. My current H-1 expires in September 2013.

The new employment starts August 15, 2013.

 

If my current employer fires me between July 15 and August 15, but I have a Receipt notice from company B, am I legally in the US or do I have to leave the country?

 

Thank you!

[omshiv]

You are good if you have the Receipt no.