Visa began it's layoffs today. I heard that there were several Product teams which were impacted today. It's 100% legit. Feel bad for those product managers who were let go. Thought Visa was a safe Haven but it's not. Hope my engineering team isn't next! Anyone know which all teams were affected? ...Read more
What happens if someone is traveling for Visa stamping and is impacted by company layoffs while out of country? Will the visa stamping be impacted? Can the person travel back (assuming stamping goes through)? TC - 300k
I likely will be laid off soon. My spouse and I have H1B, both with i140 approved. Can I go on H4 and come back to H1B?
Visa folks, who got affected by layoffs at Intel. Did Intel gave you additional time since you being on visa and that 60-day clock? H1B/F1 Visa
One thing I don’t understand, instead of keeping visa holders around on payroll for 2 months (per the WARN act) and then paying them 1-3 more months of severance. Why not, keep visa holders on payroll for the full 3-5 months? If they find a new job, just transfer the visa just like you would during ...Read more
I am on L1B visa and my H1B has been picked with consular processing. If I am affected by a layoff while still on L1 visa status, will I still be able to use my approved I797 notice to be able to apply for a job change? TC: 200K
I have an offer with Visa inc in India as a staff engineer. Part of the cyberSource team. Joining in early february. Given the layoff across tech, I'm very worried if there are chances of offer being rescind. Though Visa Q1 2023 results seem encouraging, don't think layoffs are tied to quarter resu...Read more
I know there are many layoffs happening especially at high growth non-profitable startups. I for one also work at such company and wondering (if any) what type of considerations/options are provided for folks on work visa, where you only have a 60 days grace period? Could anyone who recently got i...Read more
According to this news piece, around 40% (80K out of 200K laid off in US) were on temporary work visas (H1B and L1): https://www.livemint.com/money/nearly-80-000-indian-it-professionals-on-h-1b-and-l1-visas-now-jobless-scrambling-for-options-to-stay-in-the-us-11674456043653.html Doesn't give a sour...Read more
I was informed that my role being eliminated and my last day as a visa employee is March 24. I was advised and encouraged to continue to look for roles internally. I have started interviewing internally and being transparent about the circumstance. The piece of shit I worked for called me late Fri...Read more
Hi, Currently, I am an H1-B visa holder. Unfortunately today I got laid off. So, I am looking for a job. If someone helps me to find a job, I really appreciate it. Thanks, #workvisa #h1b #referrer #layoff
What happens if you get laid off while your parents green cards are still pending? Will this impact the filings? TC: just grateful that I still have a job 😬 #layoff #greencard #sponsorship #visa #immigration
Anyone from Coinbase laid off on visa? DM me for Square, doing my part to help out. And how does the severance work? Is 14 weeks paid out as part of normal payroll cycle? That should help alleviate some of the visa concerns since the 60 day clock should start later. #tech #coinbase
What are the options? Do i have to leave the US and come back with canadian passport? Can my family stay while im out and back?
Hello Community, unfortunately I was just recently impacted by layoffs at my company and it’s now killing me. Below is some details of events that took place: I came back from bonding leaves and was welcomed with surprise that my previous manager was fired and now I have some new manager that I wi...Read more
Read today about the “WARN Act” that requires employers to give 60 days notice on mass layoffs. At most tech companies, it seems like access is cutoff pretty immediately - does this mean employers are required to keep you on payroll for 60 days? Does your visa continue to be active with the company...Read more
Hi Folks, I am an H1b visa holder and I have a 50/50 chance of getting laid off at Cisco next week. I have not seen Hawaii, Grand Canyon, Niagara Falls, Alaska and some other major attractions on my bucket list. I have 4 months to find a new job or leave the US. If I spend all 4 months finding a...Read more
Folks I can't find much about visa layoff or recession. Seems like some rif happened in 2016. Regardless how is the company when it cuts in some departments? Do you get any help to move? Are you treated like external just like ms does? In the company do teams trust the technical aptitude of other t...Read more
I got laid off on an L1 visa. I don't have an H1B so can't work anymore in USA. Can someone give me suggestions on what I can do to continue working in USA (day 1 cpt is out of the question) Do you know anyone who has been in a similar situation and what they did? I was told that if my company reh...Read more