My friend is currently working on H1B visa with company X as a direct employee, ie not through consultancy. Now it looks like company X is laying off the people with 2 weeks of notice.
So my friend is planning to attend interview and try for a new job as a full time employee in next 2 weeks. He may get his new job in this month or there may be a delay in getting a suitable job. But my question is that will his H1B status valid ie maintained during this period of job search, as the current employer in the I 797 may no longer be his employer during the job search period.
Or is it recommended to join in a consultancy in order to maintain the H1B status and try for the new job through consultancy.
Your advice is greatly appreciated.
So my friend is planning to attend interview and try for a new job as a full time employee in next 2 weeks. He may get his new job in this month or there may be a delay in getting a suitable job. But my question is that will his H1B status valid ie maintained during this period of job search, as the current employer in the I 797 may no longer be his employer during the job search period.
Or is it recommended to join in a consultancy in order to maintain the H1B status and try for the new job through consultancy.
Your advice is greatly appreciated.
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