H1B-Might lose job in a few days what to do?

[mclain_100]

Hi,
My emplaoyer is a small consultant company. Today they told me that the company is going to file for bankruptcy soon. I am on H1 and I know that I need to find a different employer soon. My question is that how long do I have after I receive the official termination notice to find a new employer in order to stay in status. What happens if I do not get an "official notice" and continue to work for the "client", will that buy me more time? (of course, I can say in my defence that I did not get the termination notice and only found out when I didnt get my paycheck).

Thanks,
V. Bopana.

[orion]

Your consultancy's contract with the client will end when they file for bankruptcy and you will not be able to work with them anymore. Find a new employer asap.