H-1B under pressure: Layoffs and the 60 day clock with Frederic Ollivier
H-1B Under Pressure: Layoffs and the 60-Day Clock
Losing your job while on an H-1B can create a stressful and time-sensitive immigration situation. A layoff doesn't just mean finding a new job, it can also raise questions about your H-1B status, the 60-day grace period, transferring to a new employer, and what alternatives may be available if a new role isn't secured in time.
Join Frederic Ollivier, Immigration Attorney at Manifest Law, for a practical discussion on what H-1B professionals should know when facing a layoff and how to think through their options during this critical period.
Frederic has experience handling employment-based immigration matters, including EB-1, EB-2 NIW, and E-2 cases, and works with professionals across industries on complex immigration strategies.
What We'll Cover
Understanding the 60-Day Grace Period
What the grace period means for H-1B workers after employment ends, when the clock begins, and why understanding your timeline matters.
What Happens to Your H-1B After a Layoff?
Understand the immigration implications of losing your job and the key steps to consider once employment ends.
Finding a New Employer & H-1B Transfer
Learn how an H-1B transfer can work when moving to a new employer and what to consider when evaluating potential opportunities.
What If You Don't Find a Job Within 60 Days?
Explore the considerations and potential immigration pathways that may become relevant when the grace period is approaching its end.
Exploring Alternatives to H-1B
Depending on your individual circumstances, alternatives such as O-1, EB-1A, EB-2 NIW, or other employment-based pathways may be worth exploring. We'll discuss the types of situations in which these pathways may come into consideration.
Maintaining Status During a Career Transition
Understand why timing, documentation, and coordination with your immigration attorney and prospective employer can be important during an H-1B transition.
Common Questions & Mistakes
We'll address practical questions H-1B professionals commonly face after a layoff and discuss issues to be aware of when navigating the transition.
Who Should Attend?
This session is designed for:
H-1B professionals who have recently been laid off
H-1B holders concerned about potential layoffs
Professionals currently searching for a new employer
Individuals approaching the end of their 60-day grace period
H-1B professionals exploring O-1, EB-1A, EB-2 NIW, or other options
Anyone who wants to better understand their immigration options during an employment transition
About the Speaker
Frederic Ollivier - Immigration Attorney, Manifest Law
Frederic Ollivier is an immigration attorney and co-counsel with Manifest Law. His practice includes employment-based immigration matters, with experience in EB-1 Extraordinary Ability, EB-2 National Interest Waiver, and E-2 investor visas. Manifest describes him as having experience representing professionals in fields including technology, medicine, entertainment, and other specialized professions.
Event Details
📅 September 24, 2026
⏰ 11:00 AM PST
💻 Virtual Event
🎤 Frederic Ollivier, Immigration Attorney at Manifest Law
The session will be followed by a live Q&A, giving attendees an opportunity to ask practical questions about H-1B layoffs, the 60-day period, employer changes, and potential immigration pathways.