Visa Layoff Decision Tree
Walk through your status and situation to prepare discussion paths and questions for a licensed immigration attorney. This does not tell you whether you qualify for any option.
Educational only. A grace period of up to 60 days is discretionary and not guaranteed, and no option is automatic. Verify every step with a licensed immigration attorney or official USCIS guidance before acting.
Written by Deepak Updated July 2026
Immigrant with nearly 20 years of U.S. experience Reviewed against official guidance
This tool does not provide immigration advice and does not tell you whether you qualify for any option. It only organizes questions to discuss with a licensed immigration attorney.
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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.
Educational content only. LayoffNext does not provide legal, financial, tax, insurance, employment, immigration, unemployment, investment, or mental health advice. Always consult a licensed professional or official government source for guidance specific to your situation.
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.