B1/B2 directly after H1B expires
My H1B is expiring very soon and i need to leave the US but i have unfinished business. In anyones experience can i exit the US and immediately (next day) reenter on a B2 visa as a tourist so i can finish my business?
What exactly is this unfinished business? If it's something like selling a house, I'd say it's possible to come back on B2 and get it done.
Why are you leaving?
I quit my job because of health condition
Yes u can
Why do you want to leave the country and come back on tourist visa... Just apply for change of status application - h1b to b1/b2 tourist visa. As long as the application is pending, you can live in usa and take care of your unfinished business. These days, change of status applications are taking 8+ months.
I am planning to do this, but not sure how my record is affected by being out of status till decision is made
This is presuming you already have a B2 visa or can qualify for ESTA .Can attest to doing this . Make sure you have” residential ties to home country” and a reasonable date of exit of US to mention if they ask . And also 6$ for new I94 if entering by land .
Just return to your home country apply for B2...tell the real reason for the visa officer and you will get a 10 years multiple entry B1/B2. Come whenever you want.
Yes u can... go to Mexico