Laid off on H-1B or a work-dependent status? Start with dates, documents, and questions.
A plain-English checklist. Confirm your last day. Gather your documents. Bring the right questions to HR and to a qualified immigration attorney.
Need a broader work-visa checklist? Visit the full work visa layoff hub. You can also review immigration topics and severance prep before you sign anything.
Your situation may be time-sensitive. Prepare questions for qualified immigration counsel — options vary by visa type and facts.
What this checklist covers
- Confirm your exact last day in writing
- Gather passport, visa stamp, I-94, I-797, EAD, paystubs
- List dependents' status documents
- Questions for HR (last day, written confirmation)
- Questions for an immigration attorney
- What to do in the first 24 hours
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References
Work-visa topics in this checklist reference materials published by U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services on H-1B, L-1, TN, O-1, F-1 OPT, dependent status, change of status, portability, and the 60-day grace period, and by the U.S. Department of State on consular processing. Outcomes depend on individual circumstances and are not determined by this page. Consult a qualified immigration attorney; one starting point for licensed practitioners is the American Immigration Lawyers Association.
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