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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

by rtpg 7y ago

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 7y ago
It also sucks for locals because some corps will strongly preference people on work visas since they basically own the employees.
- jhowell 7y ago
  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 7y ago
    No, my ancestors were very likely somewhat involved in the violent takeover of Australia.
    - jhowell 7y ago
      Well, that as you say, sounds like it "sucks for locals" to be certain.
- jgimenez 7y ago
  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 7y ago
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 7y ago
  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 7y ago
    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 7y ago
  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).

by rtpg 7y ago

baroffoos 7y ago

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

jhowell 7y ago
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 7y ago
  No, my ancestors were very likely somewhat involved in the violent takeover of Australia.
  - jhowell 7y ago
    Well, that as you say, sounds like it "sucks for locals" to be certain.
jgimenez 7y ago
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 7y ago

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 7y ago
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 7y ago
  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 7y ago
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).