Salinas, CA asked in Immigration Law for California

Q: When an an employee on H1B resigns from their job, can they travel in USA during 60 days period available after?

Plan would be to travel within USA after resigning and then exit USA after 30 days. DO have I-140 approved with priority date in 2016.

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Sheri A Benchetrit
Sheri A Benchetrit
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  • Immigration Law Lawyer
  • Fort Lauderdale, FL

A: Provided that you qualify for the 60 day grace period (meaning that your H1b status terminates before its natural conclusion), there is no prohibition to travel inside of the U.S. during that grace period.

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