[grad_ml]

-I was laid off ~60 days back. Being on H1B( I'm an indian, who attended school here and been living here since last 10 years) means either I gotta get a job in 2 months or pack my bag. I got a better job and I'm gonna start working on this monday :) - Good physical health, decent mental health. Universe have been very kind to me. I wish this kindness persists and I could become better self of myself.

Happy thanksgiving to y'all!

[rtpg]

Great, it really sucks that people on work visas can basically be threatened with deportations by their employers like this because of all the ways unemployment can go wrong. Good look with the new job :)

[baroffoos]

It also sucks for locals because some corps will strongly preference people on work visas since they basically own the employees.

[jhowell]

Is it possible that at some point someone in your family tree was preferred for employment due to their immigration, or perhaps other status, which created opportunities that brought you to where you are today?

[baroffoos]

No, my ancestors were very likely somewhat involved in the violent takeover of Australia.

[jhowell]

Well, that as you say, sounds like it "sucks for locals" to be certain.

[jgimenez]

I don't think you want to work in a place like this. Maybe they're doing you a favor if you think of it

[pinkfoot]

Why? EVERY temporary work visa I have ever had has had a declaration section where I acknowledge that its temporary and in no way entitles me to residence. Its not a hidden suprise.

[kingbirdy]

Acknowledging that it sucks doesn't mean it doesn't suck. It's unfortunate for anyone to have such an unstable residency, where they could have to uproot their life back to the other side of the world with very little notice, on top of being laid off.

[pinkfoot]

Then why did they take the deal? When my gig ended, I ended the lease of my flat and went home.

What I didn’t do was bleat that I should be entitled to segue it into residence

[farazbabar]

In USA, H1B visa is a dual intent visa and implies a possible path to permanent residence and citizenship. This was shared with me by the immigration officer back in my country of origin (he was not interested in my ties to my country of origin and explained this when I asked why).

[cklemming]

Congratulations to you. Well done bouncing back quickly!

[grad_ml]

Thank you :)