Oracle layoffs: Check out the steps H-1B visa holders need to maintain legal status in the U.S.

for H-1B It is critical for employees affected by this termination to take immediate steps to preserve their legal status in the United States.

Immigration attorney Gabriela Urizar of Manifest Law stressed the need for swift action against laid-off H-1B workers to ensure compliance with U.S. regulations migrant regulations.

In a video shared on Instagram, she suggested: “H-1B Recently laid off workers should act quickly to ensure they remain lawful in the United States.”

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Verify your Form I-94: Visit the U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) website to confirm the “Admission Deadline” date on Form I-94. This date indicates how long you have been legally present in the United States. If your I-94 is scheduled to expire within 60 days, the grace period will be shortened.

Transfer your H-1B to a new employer: Find a new employer willing to file a new Form I-129 petition on your behalf. After you file your petition, you may begin employment with your new employer even before the new employer is fully approved.

Consider changing your visa status: If finding a new job within 60 days proves not feasible, you can apply to change to a different visa category, such as a student visa or B-2 visitor visa.

Explore Green Card Possibilities: If you are in the process of obtaining a green card and have an approved Form I-140, you may be eligible to apply to adjust status.

Avoid leaving the United States: Avoid traveling outside the United States during the grace period. Departure ends the grace period and re-entry may be complicated or even denied.

Oracle launched its latest round of layoffs on March 31, with many employees reportedly receiving layoff notices as early as 6:00 am. Inside sources indicate their positions have been terminated with immediate effect. These layoffs affect several key departments, including Oracle Health, Cloud, Sales and NetSuite, affecting both new hires and long-term employees with decades of experience.

The layoffs are believed to be part of the company’s larger strategy to optimize operations and reallocate significant investments to industries such as artificial intelligence.