Status is legal or not? H1B transfer with old paystubs with another petition pending?

[rahkha01]

Hi,

I was laid off by my previous company in March end, and I got my last pay-stub in April end including the separation package. I applied for transfer of my visa to another company in May start (They mentioned "mid may or later" as the probable joining date). I am still waiting for the petition approval, and also haven't yet got any confirmed joining date from my new employer. Is my status Legal in US right now?
Further, if I want to transfer to another employer now, with my last pay-stub being at least 2 months old, what are the chances of the approval of my petition (considering that I stayed in US pending another transfer petition)? Please advise.

Thanks.

[txh1b]

You need to be working to be maintaining H1b status. If you file for another transfer, it might end up in a RFE asking for information about the "bridging" paystubs. read about it n the forum.