USCIS Update – Options for Nonimmigrant Workers Following Termination of Employment
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USCIS Update – Options for Nonimmigrant Workers Following Termination of Employment

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On December 19, 2022, USCIS published a new resource containing options that are available for nonimmigrant workers that have lost their employment. We review the options provided by USCIS for nonimmigrant workers that have lost their jobs here. 

I was laid off or fired while on an H1B visa, now what?
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I was laid off or fired while on an H1B visa, now what?

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Depending on the circumstances, an H1B Visa holder that loses their employment or fails to renew before it expires might be eligible for a grace period allowing them to remain in the US while they take action to preserve their legal status. But there are a lot of rules to consider, and breaking the rules could mean “unlawful presence.” We discuss being laid off or fired while on an H1B visa and what to do here.

How do I get TN visa status as a Mexican citizen?
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How do I get TN visa status as a Mexican citizen?

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The Trade NAFTA (TN) category was developed as part of the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) for Mexican and Canadian citizens to work and live in the United States temporarily. NAFTA has since been replaced by the US Mexico Canada Agreement, the USCMA. The USMCA adopted the major parts of NAFTA dealing with Mexican (TN-2 Visa) and Canadian (TN-1 Visa) citizens working in the US. Under the USCMA citizens of Mexico are allowed to work in the US under certain NAFTA professions in TN-2 visa status. Permanent residents of Mexico are not eligible for TN-2 Visa status. Find out what you need to get TN-2 status as a Mexican citizen.