How long can u stay unemployed between jobs while on H1B ? Switching jobs and wondering if I can take 4 weeks break in between.

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It's complicated. If you were laid off/fired and were searching for jobs then you would have 60 days. However, if your H1b has been transferred already to the new employer or is in the process of transfer then you can take a day or two off without pay but I don't think can take off 4 weeks without pay unless you leave the US and come back in after the 4 weeks. Now, if your paycheck from the prior employer will keep flowing in during those 4 weeks then there's no issue

ya i changed jobs last year on h1b but couldnt take any days off. in hindsight i would’ve asked new company to give me a week or unpaid leave

in that case, in hindsight im glad i took weeks off while still at my old job before i quit. OP maybe try doing this? i didnt burn any bridges doing this.

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That sucks, so if I am switching jobs I can not take any time off between two jobs !!!

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