Laid-off H-1B worker shares struggle in US
TL;DR
- An H-1B worker shared an abrupt layoff after eight years in the US.
- The individual submitted 100 job applications resulting in just one interview.
- The former employer declined to keep the worker on payroll to preserve visa status.
A social media post by an anonymous worker who recently lost an American job detailed the difficulties of finding new employment on an H-1B visa. The employee stated that the termination came without warning, and the company refused requests to maintain payroll status for visa purposes, offering a severance package instead.
Despite receiving referrals from acquaintances, the worker reported submitting numerous job applications with very few interview opportunities. Commenters on the post reacted negatively, telling the individual to leave the country.
Laid-off H-1B visa holders typically receive a discretionary grace period of up to 60 days to find a new sponsor, change their immigration status, or prepare to leave the United States. Available alternatives include transferring to a dependent visa, enrolling in school, applying for a visitor status, or pursuing specific green-card-related options if eligible.
Why It Matters
This story highlights the challenges faced by foreign workers navigating sudden job losses and strict visa regulations while living abroad.
Oct 23, 2026 · Updated 10/28/2026, 10:38:59 PM · Reported with: Times of India NRI
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