Good reasons for gap in employment
Hi guys, I am on h1b and got affected recently. I have an offer in another city but due to some personal reasons cant move. I am interviewing and confident that i will get a job soon in same city, but my only concern is gap in employment. 60 days grace period will soon start but new employer will know that i dont have valid h1b when they will start h1b transfer and manager might poke and ask for reasons. Any suggestions on how i can tackle this situation? TIA
Take the offer in the other city, then leave in a few months citing those personal reasons. Don’t ever break the 60-day limit. This puts you in jeopardy in the future - you can be asked about this when entering the country, or when applying for a visa stamp, etc. Worst case you could be deported.
Or you can say you left your job for personal reasons you can't discuss
Just say you wanted some break
Btw how would your new employer know that you are not working currently?
Just be upfront that you got laid off. Never lie to your employer as they will than revoke your job offer.