H1b layoff • 7 options to stay in USA • What to do when laid-off on H1B • Resources: https://greencardez.com/work • Ask questions: https://greencardez.com/discussions • Subscribe: null • Instagram: https://www.instragram.com/greencardEZ Facing employment termination as an H1-B visa holder can be insanely stressful. You may feel you're out of luck and may feel defeated. However, I assure you there are more options available than you think. Why am I so confident? Because I've been there and done that. The US had the Great Recession from 2007 to 2009. Nearly 9 Million American jobs were lost, and the US unemployment rate peaked at 10% in October 2009. Like what's happening now, tens of thousands of H1-B workers were laid off then. I was one among them. In fact, I had my H1B visa transfer request denied twice and came within 24 hours of leaving the US forever. However, I didn't give up; I turned every stone and explored every opportunity. My efforts paid off. I went on to get my H1-B and green card and became a US Citizen a few years ago. In fact, I started greencardEZ to help hard-working immigrants who want to do the right thing and pursue their American Dream. Today, I'm sharing all the options I explored and some additional ones unavailable back then due to different rules. If you're someone who has been affected by the tech layoffs or have friends and family involved, please take a moment to interact with this post to increase visibility. Disclaimer: greencardEZ is not a law or accounting firm. The shared information is for informational purposes and not a substitute for tax or legal advice. Consult with a designated official, tax professional, or attorney on personal tax or legal matters. Chapters: 00:00 Introduction 00:21 The Great Recession (2007-09) 02:10 Option 1 03:10 Option 2 04:10 Option 3 05:00 Option 4 05:39 Option 5 06:49 Option 6 07:57 Option 7 09:16 A New Hope