H-1B: Laid Off while Abroad. Now What?

This post provides some ideas for H-1B workers who find themselves in the challenging situation of being laid off while abroad.

I made this post to share some ideas. With that said, if you are laid off, please do NOT email me to consult. I don’t have more ideas than these!

This post will go through various ideas for an H-1B worker who is laid off while abroad:

1. Is your H-1B travel visa valid?

2. Can you “negotiate” with your employer?

3. Do you have an option to return to the US via a spouse’s visa status?

4. Can you look for a new H-1B job while abroad?

5. Can you get a B visa or enter on ESTA/visa waiver?

6. Form I-193: Go for it?

7. What about your green card process?