Educational · not legal advice

Immigration Attorney Question Builder

Answer a few questions and get a categorized list to bring to a licensed immigration attorney after a layoff — then copy it in one click.

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Educational only. This builds questions to discuss with a licensed immigration attorney — it is not legal advice and does not confirm any grace period, deadline, or eligibility.

Written by Deepak Updated July 2026
Immigrant with nearly 20 years of U.S. experience Reviewed against official guidance

Your visa / status
Severance or payroll continuation?
Have you found a new employer?
Is your I-140 approved?
Family / dependent status concerns?
Any travel plans?

Not legal advice. This builds a list of questions to bring to a licensed immigration attorney.

Frequently asked questions

Is this legal advice?+
No. It is an educational preparation tool. Use the generated list to make the most of a conversation with a licensed immigration attorney. It does not tell you whether you qualify for any option.
How do I save or share my questions?+
Use the 'Copy all questions' button to copy the full list (including documents to bring) to your clipboard, then paste it into an email, notes app, or document.
What should I bring to the consultation?+
The tool generates a documents checklist based on your answers — typically your passport, I-797 approval notices, current I-94, termination letter, recent pay stubs and W-2, and any I-140 approval.

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Immigration outcomes depend on your specific status, history, and facts, and the rules change. This page is educational only and is not legal advice. Confirm everything with a licensed immigration attorney or official USCIS guidance before acting.

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Deepak Middha, Founder of LayoffNext
Deepak MiddhaFounder of LayoffNext

Deepak Middha is the founder of LayoffNext and a Chartered Accountant (ICAI, India). A U.S. immigrant with nearly 20 years of experience — and 17 years in hedge fund and private equity administration, including as Vice President of Fund Accounting at NAV Fund Administration Group and Associate Director of Private Equity and Real Estate at SS&C Technologies — he builds free, plain-language layoff tools and guides for employees, H-1B workers, and immigrant families.

Updated July 2, 2026