Finding work and job interviews constitute B-1 or B-2 activities, according to a US federal agency...
Digital Desk: Now anyone visiting the country on a tourist or business visa will be able to seek new employment and even offer interviews, as per sources reports.
"Several people have wondered if they can hunt for a new job while in B-1 or B-2 status. The answer is yes. Job hunting and job interviews are B-1 or B-2 activities" US Citizenship and Immigration Services stated in a series of tweets.
However, When nonimmigrant workers are laid off, they have several options for remaining lawfully in the country.
Those who are applying for a change of nonimmigrant status, applying for adjustment of status, applying for a "compelling circumstances" employment authorization document, or being the beneficiary of a nonfrivolous petition to change employer.
The maximum 60-day grace period to leave the country, according to the US federal government, begins the day following work termination, which is normally decided based on the final day for which pay or wage is paid.
"If one of these activities occurs within the up to 60-day grace period, the nonimmigrant's lawful stay in the United States may exceed 60 days, even if they lose their previous nonimmigrant status," the USCIS explained.
If the worker does not take action within the grace period, they and their family may be required to leave the United States within 60 days, or when their approved validity period expires, whichever is sooner, as stated in the statement.
Simultaneously, the USCIS stated that before starting any new job, a petition and request for a change of status from B-1 or B-2 to an employment-authorized status must be approved, and the new status must take effect.
"Alternatively, if the change of status request is denied or the petition for new employment is denied by consular or port of entry notification, the individual must depart the US and be admitted in an employment-authorized classification before beginning new employment," the USCIS stated.
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