Immigration attorney Gabriela Urizar said H-1B visa holders who unfortunately got fired in the major Oracle layoff that impacted 30,000 across the world, should act promptly to remain legal in the US. Oracle handed over a cold email at 6 am on March 31, informing thousands that they have been fired as their roles have been eliminated owing to an organizational restructuring. They were informed that March 31 was their last working day. It is not yet known whether there will be another phase of layoff soon at the company.
Urizar, the attorney at Manifets Law, said H-1Bs have a 60-day grace period, which allows them to remain in the US legally after they lose their jobs. But this is not guaranteed and the Department of Homeland Security can shorten it or eliminate it, according to its discretion. H-1B visa holders should have to act fast and keep in mind that the grace period starts on their last working day.
