It's not clear from the article why the USCIS suggestion[2] to apply for a change of status is not a reasonable one. You can't work, but if you're in the highl

It's not clear from the article why the USCIS suggestion[2] to apply for a change of status is not a reasonable one. You can't work, but if you're in the highly skilled visa category, you reasonably should have a buffer of funds to handle this risk (and if not, that's generally your mistake rather than your employer's or the US government). Last I looked[1], the estimated processing time for my i539 change to a B1/B2 was 23 months (currently 13mo in CA, 19-29mo elsewhere), during which time I'm able to look for work, just not actually perform work as an employee. I didn't accrue unlawful status either. That's a lot longer than 60 days that is being complained about. If you can afford it, take a break, take some time to recover post-layoff, travel, live cheaply, focus on building things other than your career. The 2020s have been tough. It's worth it to remember that and come back to work refreshed rather than burnt out. 1: https://egov.uscis.gov/processing-times/ https://egov.uscis.gov/processing-times/ 2: https://www.uscis.gov/working-in-the-united-states/information-for-employers-and-employees/options-for-nonimmigrant-workers-following-termination-of-employment https://www.uscis.gov/working-in-the-united-states/informati...