I-539 form : H1B to B2 visa transfer. Question 3g

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Anonymous May 24, 2009 Employment 3 views 1 answers

I am on H1B visa and my employer is laying me off in 2 weeks. I want to apply for COS (B2 visa) until I can find an employer who can do my H1B .How do i answer this quesion inI-539 form" Have you or any other person included in this application been employed in the US since last admitted or granted an extension in change in status?" Do I say Yes or no and what reason should i be giving??

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Elaine Martin

Elaine Martin · Jun 15, 2026

You need to answer all questions honestly. if you have worked since last admitted to the US, you must say so and provide details. You will need to show that you are maintaining H-1B status to get a change of status approved, so you would be providing details of your employment anyway. Please see the blog post listed below for details on changing from H-1B to B-2. This may not be approved because you might not be able to show the required intent, and B-2 status is not intended for job-hunting.

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