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Subject: Re: H1B transfer Posted on: Sat, 21 Feb 2004 08:32:58 EST


"Arthur" wrote in message
news:c178eu$umg$1@news.wplus.net...
> Hi All,
>
> I know that under H1B, theoretically once you are laid-off you're out of
> status.

Not just theoretically...

> But in practical terms, currently how much time is the USCIS willing to
> "forgive" - 30, 60 days or are they really restrictive at this time?

During the 'zero tolerance days', it used to be 0 days.
I heard they currently tend to forgive up to 10 days, but they don't have
to, so it's better to play it safe and avoid *any* time out of status, at
least if you want to stay in the US.