Laid off. Steps to do

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georgi

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There was an excellent thread with all the step that one should take if he/she gets laid off. I tried to find it but could not. So I am bringing up the question again. May be this time the moderator will include this to the important issues for the green card applicant.

This time I am personally interested since it happened to me today.
I would appreciate all the input in this regard.
Thank you.
 
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What documents do I need to take from my former employer?
Is it good idea to try to negotiate some kind of agreement with them regarding future employment or something else?
Do they have to inform BCIS? Will that have impact on my application?
Do I have to inform BCIS now? Do I have to inform them when I find a new job?

I am planning to talk to my lawyer tomorrow. So I am collecting questions and past experience from people who have been there.
 
Forgot to clarify

I applied in May 2002. I have worked for this company for more than 5 years.
 
georgi
sorry to hear about your layoff.
I went through through it last year. I was able to keep the same law firm but they just switched the lawyer because there was conflict of interest. You can get a new attorney no problem.

What documents do I need to take from my former employer?
I-140 copy if original not available
Employment verification letter stating your employment duration and salary

Is it good idea to try to negotiate some kind of agreement with them regarding future employment or something else?
You can try to do this if you have good relationship but I started looking really hard for a new job with similer salary and job description and was able to find one luckily. My suggetion would be try to find a job asap istead of wasting time with this employer
This is just my personal opinion please use your best judgement

Do they have to inform BCIS? Will that have impact on my application?
Do I have to inform BCIS now? Do I have to inform them when I find a new job?


They don't have to inform INS unless you are on H-1

My attorney and I decided not to inform INS and wait to receive RFE from the INS and then inform them about job change and layoff. Even though it's not a bad idea to inform them.
I decided to to be reactive then proactive with INS always.
I don't know if it's a good or bad thing.

Most important thing is find a job with same salary as stated on your labor application and same job description.

Good luck!
 
Georgi,

In addition to gc_hopefully I am adding following :

Year End financial statement ( I am not sure about the terminology. But this is something to do with year end profit/loss). from your present employer.
I think Silly Man was asked provide this in the RFE.
 
gc_hopefully,

Excellent post!

georgi,

Sorry to hear about the news. It totally sucks! Please find below my $0.02, I hope it helps you somewhat in this terrible situation.

1. Make sure you have all the original documents/receipts 485, AP, EAD.
2. Try getting a copy of I-140 for records, but they might not give it to you, in which case it is okay.
3. If you can (and you are happy with them), keep the same law firm, it will help you immensely with getting access to documents you wouldn't get copies off.
4. Start looking for a full time job immediately with the same (similar) job description and => salary.
5. Negotiate with the company to see if they can break your final payments over a period of time, which gives you access to paystubs in case of RFE.
6. Get an EVL from the company, stating duration of employment, salary paid, job description, etc.
7. Don't walk away from the company with bad relationships. Make sure you keep in touch with your boss, in case of future requirements of letters stating "will employ with GC".

Please post here again if you have any further questions. Good luck and our best wishes are with you.
 
How's about being lay off in between "after sent the ref to BCIS" and "before get I485 approved" ? is it safe ?
 
As long as you donot get another RFE I think its safe. Right guys?

Or do we need to show some proof of being emplyed when we go for PP stamping?
 
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