I was recently laid off by Magic Leap. We were told that our work ends but we can expect to be employed till June 21, 2020 ie. we will be paid till then. Some people contacted HR and lawyers and they said that they have told USCIS that H1Bs are no longer employed at Magic Leap. So does that mean that I am unemployed immediately? Can I get paid? When does my grace period start? Thanks #h1b #covid #layoffs #workvisa
If USCIS was officially notified that you are not employed as of X date, then grace period starts from X. If X is June 21 or Apr 21 you must get this clarified. If USCIS was not notified, and you will be paid in regular pay cycles your H1 cannot be revoked until June 21. In that case USCIS doesnt know anything. Then 60 day grace period is June 21 + 60. I strongly suggest you to talk to your firm’s legal team asap to get this clarified. Based on your case it is possible that MagicLeap has sent a revocation notice to USCIS with a future date i.e. June 21, which is definitely possible. Also, register on USCIS my cases site, create a login, add you EAC of I797 receipt#. Activate text and email alerts and you will be notified as soon as USCIS updates your case. Keep an eye on Last Updated field in the table on ‘My cases’ screen, any behind the scene update on your case will show a recent last updated date. And last but not the least - Fuck loyalty.
Thank you so much my friend. I will definitely do this ASAP. Thanks!
Does the uscis status page update when they receive a request to terminate h1b?
Are you sure that USCIS knows about the H1B? Nothing is official until you get on paper or email.
Got an email from Magic Leap saying that they sent letter to uscis telling them to withdraw h1b.
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After June 21, plus 60days grace period, begin job search now!
Hi thanks for replying. Are you sure about this? Can they terminate my employment and still pay me if I am on H1b?
They can’t pay you a regular salary with out being employed with them.