H-1B
A new employer may be able to file a change-of-employer petition. Start with the I-94 and cessation date.
L-1
A new unrelated employer cannot simply take over L-1 classification. Review group-company and change-of-status paths.
O-1
A new employer or agent generally needs a new petition; there is no H-1B-style portability.
TN
Employer-specific steps differ for Canadian and Mexican citizens, including filing and re-entry choices.
F-1 OPT / STEM OPT
Track unemployment-day limits, reporting, and employer requirements rather than assuming a 60-day grace period.
Dependent status
Review how the primary worker’s status affects dependents and any employment authorization.
Build the file before the consultation
- Latest I-94 and passport validity
- Employment cessation and last-pay dates
- I-797 approvals and pending petitions
- Recent paystubs and separation notice
- I-140, PERM, or I-485 records if applicable
- Dependent classifications and EAD dates
- Prospective sponsor and expected filing date
- International travel plans