H1BPivot: H-1B Layoff & Pivot Help
Lost your H-1B job or worried about your status? H1BPivot gives you a calm, step-by-step path — the 60-day grace period, cap-exempt sponsors, transfers, and every pivot option.
Just Laid Off? Here's Your Immediate Action Plan.
- 1Today
Confirm your last official employment date with HR in writing. This starts your 60-day clock.
- 2Within 48 hours
Talk to a qualified US immigration attorney. Don't make visa decisions based on online forums alone.
- 3This week
Start your H-1B transfer search immediately. You can transfer while still in the grace period.
- 4Explore alternatives
If no new sponsor in time: O-1, EB-1, L-1, or E-2 by starting your own business.
- 5Protect your record
File I-539 or take other protective steps if your grace period is expiring.
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What H1BPivot Covers
60-Day Grace Period, Explained Clearly
Plain English. Exactly what your 60-day window means and how to use it strategically.
Cap-Exempt Employer Database
Universities, non-profits, and government research institutions exempt from the H-1B cap — faster sponsorship.
Every Visa Pivot Option, Mapped
H-1B to O-1, EB-1, L-1, E-2. We map every realistic route for your profile.
A Community Who Gets It
8,000+ H-1B holders who've been exactly where you are. Share experiences, get referrals, find sponsors.
Get US immigration policy alerts before your peers.
Curated headlines on H-1B, H-4, F-1, L-1 and green-card policy — with our take on the safest alternate visa or backup plan. Delivered only after you confirm your subscription by email.
Common Questions
What is H1BPivot?+
H1BPivot is the AlternateVisa program built specifically for H-1B holders in the US — covering the 60-day grace period, transfers, cap-exempt employers, and every visa pivot option (O-1, EB-1, L-1, E-2).
How is H1BPivot different from AlternateVisa?+
AlternateVisa is our global platform covering study, work, and PR routes across 30+ countries. H1BPivot is the US-specific H-1B crisis program inside it.
Is this legal advice?+
No. H1BPivot is educational content and guidance — expert-reviewed but not legal counsel. Always consult a licensed US immigration attorney for your case.