I accepted a job with consulting firm X. the visa transfer process was just started and I got laid off.
now I am worried about transfer denial (worst case). should I reach out to other..cont

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You H1B folks boggle my mind, I would never put up with this shit. Is the constant uncertainty really worth it? It must be. Nonetheless, wishing you the best- good luck.

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Also, some people truly believe in and enjoy the core values of this country that they’re willing to take those uncertainties

company (non consulting) who had given me offer as well, (but I had rejected it) and ask them if they want me and start my h1b transfer process as well. Also start applying to other companies. worst case situation.

dont feel good about doing it. but then I am laid off and need to secure the future.

Also having second thoughts about consulting firm due to these layoffs in deloitte and all visa issues when trying to work for clients

good idea?

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yes .. but since i was laid off, i just have 60 days to find a job..and if my transfer gets denied, i would have lost 15 days just waiting for it..hence a bit worried

My heart goes out to you and your situation. A country built by and on the concept of immigration shouldn’t operate as unfairly as it does today.
I would say contact the other offers you turned down, you have nothing to lose my a bit of time. Deloitte is an amazing company and I don’t think any one would fault you for taking that offer in the first place (and I don’t think anyone anticipated the recent layoffs).
Make another post on here for referral requests (use the hashtag feature too) and list your speciality and interests. I’ve seen so many posts result in a flood of ‘DM me now!’ responses. I would, but I am brand new and don’t want to wait your shot on someone without clout. BEST OF LUCK!

“Unfairly”.

My brother was laid off and most of his dept replaced by workers from other countries. They kept one guy who was promoted to manager for 6 months until the training was done, then he got fired too. It is most asshattish thing I ever seen a company do.

I do not see why immigration law can be considered unfair.

Doesn’t Deloitte offers a transition if you tell them you want to leave? This is terrible.

what do you mean by transition..i was laid off by deloitte ?

i guess they dont..nothing was offered to me except for severence package.

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