A Reddit post by an Indian man seeking advice on travelling back to the United States after being laid off while on an H-1B visa has triggered widespread discussion online. The user explained that he had recently lost his job and was currently in India, despite holding an H-1B visa with an approved I-140. In his post, he asked whether he could return to the US within a day or two, noting uncertainty over how quickly an H-1B visa is formally revoked. Also Read | US Embassy in India issues fresh warning for student visa holdersSeveral commenters warned against attempting to re-enter the US without an active job. It may never come to that.”Some users pointed to the grace period often associated with H-1B visas.

Source: Mint January 08, 2026 14:37 UTC