The Form I-797 is your official Approval Notice and Form I-94 for your H-1B status. The top of your Approval Notice will show: Notice Type: Approval Notice Class: H1B Valid from MM/DD/YYYY to ...

An H1B work visa holder in the United States can apply to change his status to a B-1/B-2 visitor visa in the U.S. The application to change their status must be filed before the H1B status expires.

This 60-day grace period is provided by U.S. immigration rules, allowing H1B visa holders to look for new employment without losing their legal status. If he fails to find a new job within this ...