A layoff on H-1B can create an immigration countdown, but the first question is not simply, “Do I have 60 days?” For an H-1B worker, job loss can immediately affect status, work authorization, a possible employer change, and any green-card process already underway. The first task is to identify the actual employment end date, the authorized-validity limit, and what action—if any—must occur before the relevant deadline. The grace period can be valuable, but it is not automatic, may be shorter than 60 days, and does not itself authorize employment. Day 0: Confirm What Actually Happened Start