Can H-1Bs switch to B-1/B-2 after being laid off in US? Immigration expert lists what should be kept in mind

The USCIS has been denying applications for H-1B visa holders to switch to B-1/B-2 visas after job loss, despite the agency not explicitly prohibiting such activity. Immigration experts are unsure if this is a change in policy or simply an archived website page that no longer reflects current practice. While there's no new law prohibiting job searching under B-2, recent denials suggest heightened scrutiny on these applications.