Employer Obligations
Employers can terminate an H-1B visa worker without penalty; however, doing so triggers obligations for the employer.
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Twitter And Other Tech Layoffs Raise H-1B Visa Employment Issues
Forbes | Nov 2022
Guidance for H-1B Workers Facing Termination
While losing a job is cause for concern for anyone, the stress is heightened for workers with temporary H-1B visas, who suddenly have a looming deadline to find another job and employer willing to sponsor them; change their visa status; or return home.
Tech Layoffs Put Extra Strain on H-1B Workers
SHRM | Dec 2022
Guidance for H-1B Workers Facing Termination of Employment
Tarter | Dec 2022
FAQs on H1B Layoffs
Murthy | Nov 2022
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