H1B porting to new employer after being laid off

[upal91]

I was laid off exactly 30 days ago so have 30 days left of my grace period. Things are progressing with a certain company so have a few questions. I assume if i get the job within the next couple weeks, I will be fine as the new employer can submit a petition for me and I can start working as soon as that happens.

My question is more regarding what happens if I don't get the job till say day 53 of my grace period and the employer doesn't have enough time to get the LCA issued to submit my petition by day 60? What's my best move then? Any help is much appreciated

[inadmissible]

Best of luck!

[upal91]

any answer to my question?

[inadmissible]

As far as I know, if you can't get a H petition filed in 60 days, you have to go through consular processing

[upal91]

thanks, so what exactly does that entail? also, in people's experience how long does, job offer -> H1B petition take including LCA processing etc.?

again all help is appreciated

[pogopogo]

thanks, so what exactly does that entail? also, in people's experience how long does, job offer -> H1B petition take including LCA processing etc.?

again all help is appreciated

keep 2 weeks buffer for processing and try to close on an offer ASAP