When does the 60-day grace period legally begin after a layoff?
Unpaid leave does not provide status protection. The most conservative and safest approach is to consider the day physical work stops as day one of the 60-day grace period.
How can I overcome a 214(b) visa denial for my spouse?
214(b) denials are difficult to overcome. If the primary applicant has an H-1B, it is often better to apply for an H-4 visa, which is a dual-intent visa and not subject to 214(b) denials for immigrant intent.
If I have multiple pending H-1B transfers, how does the "bridge petition" rule affect me?
If you are past your 60-day grace period, a pending H-1B acts as a "bridge petition." You can apply for a second transfer, but if the first one is denied, the second will also be denied. It is recommended to use premium processing for the first transfer to restore status before moving to a new employer.
Release Date: 07/17/2026
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services has received enough petitions to reach the congressionally mandated 65,000 H-1B visa regular cap and the 20,000 H-1B visa U.S. advanced degree exemption, known as the master’s cap, for fiscal year 2027.
Published by The Times of India - July 17, 2026
https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/nri/trump-administration-limits-visa-tenure-of-students-to-a-fixed-period-of-four-years-and-limits-academic-flexibility/articleshow/132445612.cms
Quotes and Excerpts from Rajiv in the article:
Rajiv S. Khanna, US Immigration attorney, provides free immigration help by hosting a free community conference call for US immigration-related questions every Thursday. You can post questions for the call if you are a member of our US Immigration forums. Membership is immediate and lifelong. Walk-ins are also permitted.
For more than thirty years, an F-1 student's Form I-94 has carried two alphabets where a date should be: D/S. Duration of status. Stay as long as your program lasts, keep studying, keep your I-20 current, and the clock never runs out.
Those two alphabets are gone.
Published by Mint - July, 10, 2026
https://www.livemint.com/news/world/us-visa-crackdown-fewer-jobs-push-indian-students-to-rethink-american-dream-expert-11783700729717.html
Quotes and Excerpts from Rajiv in the article:
Rajiv S. Khanna, US Immigration attorney, provides free immigration help by hosting a free community conference call for US immigration-related questions every Thursday. You can post questions for the call if you are a member of our US Immigration forums. Membership is immediate and lifelong. Walk-ins are also permitted.