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⏰ H-1B holders get only 60 days after layoff to find a new sponsor or leave the US. Early warning is critical. Check your employer below.

H-1B Employer Risk Checker

See what your employer has filed: WARN notices, LCA petition trends by fiscal year, upcoming LCA expirations and H-1B approval and denial counts, from public DOL and USCIS records updated daily. The score is a summary of those filings, not a prediction about your job. For your immigration options, use official guidance: USCIS — H-1B and USCIS — options after termination.

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Score (0-10) summarizes recent WARN filings, LCA petition trends and H-1B denial rates for the employer — nothing else is scored; it is not a forecast and is not immigration advice. Filings are matched to the employer by name under our rules, and a score of 0 means we found none of the filings the score counts — layoff notices, a petition decline or a high denial rate — not that the employer is stable: an employer we cannot match, one whose petitions are steady, and one that has filed nothing yet all score 0 (matching rules). Low 0-2 · Moderate 3-4 · Elevated 5-6 · Critical 7-10

How the score works
WARN Recency (0-4 pts): Recent layoff filings from 50 state agencies. 1,000+ workers in 3 months = 4 pts.
WARN Pattern (0-2 pts): Recurring filings = repeated layoff rounds. 20+ in 2 years = 2 pts.
LCA Trend (0-2 pts): Declining visa petitions = hiring freeze. 40%+ drop YoY = 2 pts.
H-1B Denial Rate (0-2 pts): High denials = USCIS scrutiny. 20%+ = 2 pts.
Sources: DOL (WARN notices, LCA petitions), USCIS (H-1B approvals and denials). Algorithmic estimates, not legal advice.

FAQ

What happens to my H-1B visa if my employer does layoffs?
If you are laid off on an H-1B visa, you have a 60-day grace period (or until the end of your authorized validity period, whichever is shorter) to find a new H-1B sponsor, change status, or depart the US. USCIS formalized this grace period in the 2017 final rule.
How can I tell if my H-1B employer is at risk of layoffs?
Check for WARN Act filings (required 60 days before mass layoffs of 50+ employees), declining LCA petition trends (fewer visa sponsorships means reduced hiring), and high H-1B denial rates. This tool cross-references all three datasets automatically.
What is a WARN Act notice?
The Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification (WARN) Act requires employers with 100+ employees to give 60 days advance notice before mass layoffs affecting 50+ workers or plant closings. These are public filings searchable by company name.
Does a declining LCA petition count mean layoffs are coming?
Not necessarily, but a significant drop in LCA petitions can signal a hiring freeze or reduced investment in visa sponsorship. Combined with WARN notices or high H-1B denial rates, it strengthens the risk signal.
What should I do if my employer has a high risk score?
This is general information, not immigration advice. A high score means recent public filings of the kinds the score counts; it is not a forecast. Many people in that position keep their documents (I-797, passport, I-94) current, look at other H-1B sponsors early, and consult an immigration attorney about their options. You can set up WARN alerts on this site to be notified of new layoff filings for your employer.

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