Stage 6 · Lesson 5 of 7
On a work visa, start the clock on day one
If your right to live in a country depends on your job, a layoff starts a countdown. In the US, H-1B and some other workers have usually had a of up to 60 days to find a new , change status or leave, though a September 2026 proposal would remove it: check the current rule.
In the UK, a Skilled Worker's permission is usually cut to 60 days once the Home Office is told. In Germany, holders must tell the foreigners' office () quickly, and get a limited period to find a new job. The details change, depend on your case and are strict, so speak to an in the first days.
Ask your employer for the exact termination date in writing, because the clock often runs from it.
Common traplosing two weeks to shock before learning how little time you had.
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