So family (spouse, children) who are dependent on the other spouse's H-1B have the same problem. Once the status runs out the dependent status runs out too. Af

So family (spouse, children) who are dependent on the other spouse's H-1B have the same problem. Once the status runs out the dependent status runs out too. After 60 days they need to leave. They MAY get caught, but the USA doesn't actively enforce overstayers on status. You'll run into problems when you want to re-enter the USA. And if you wish to stay, you cannot find a (legal) job because your employer needs to fill in an I-9, which will reveal the fact that you are out of status.