Terminated H-1b Holders Can Apply For Job Again

02 Dec 2016

The recent changes by the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services will favor professionals living in the US with H-1B visas. The new immigration rules will permit terminated employees under H-1B category to leave the nation in 60 days or start finding new jobs in the United States. The new rules will be effective from January 17, 2017.

The important change is preventing the cancelation of I-140 of terminated employees under H-1B visa category. The move helps the individuals not to lose their opportunity for permanent residence when they change company in the United States.

When it comes to the beneficiaries of H4 visa (category applies to spouse of H-1B visa holders) they need not wait for approval to continue working in the United States.

Earlier it was the discretion of immigration officer to decide the future of terminated employees. Many people considered it as the inhuman, as sending them immediately without any opportunity was not justified. This news could be a great relief to all the individuals who have suffered in the United States.

H-1B visas are the popular choice of numerous software professionals and Indians are one of the largest beneficiaries of this visa. 

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