"If I get fired, I have 2 weeks to find a new job or get deported." Actually, you have 0 days. You can be deported the next day. The decision totally depends o

"If I get fired, I have 2 weeks to find a new job or get deported." Actually, you have 0 days. You can be deported the next day. The decision totally depends on the officials involved. I finished a job on Jul 15, and got an offer letter dated Aug 1. I actually took two weeks off as I had no idea about this stupid business. Although I got my H1 transferred to the new employer, Immigration asked me to leave the US, visit a US embassy outside the US, and come back in. I was clearly told that the official at the US embassy can deny me re-entry as I was "out of status" for 15 days. Most officials are considerate, but many people have had horror stories. It does not matter that you have zero civil/criminal issues, paid more yearly taxes than the salary of many people, have an advanced degree from the US and have a life here (relations/friends, car, house etc). My latest employer goofed up when renewing my visa. And I have to go outside the US for a month this time. Mine is not the only story, you can google for more. And you are right...I am deeply wary of joining start ups and rejected a few offers.