5 Things H-1B Visa Holders Laid Off by Oracle Must Do Immediately to Stay in the US Legally – The Times of India

An immigration lawyer said H-1B visa holders laid off in Oracle’s mass layoffs should act quickly within the 60-day grace period.

Immigration attorney Gabriela Urizar said H-1B visa holders who were unfortunately laid off in the major Oracle layoffs that affected 30,000 people around the world should act immediately to remain in the U.S. legally. Oracle sent a cold-call email at 6 a.m. on March 31 informing thousands that they were being laid off as their positions were eliminated due to an organizational restructuring. They were told that March 31 would be their last day of work. It is not yet known whether there will be another phase of layoffs in the company soon. Urizar, the attorney at Manifets Law, said H-1Bs had a 60-day grace period that allowed them to stay in the U.S. legally after they lost their jobs. However, this is not guaranteed and the Department of Homeland Security may shorten or eliminate it at its discretion. H-1B visa holders should act quickly and comply…