My job is having a huge layoff today - if I am part of the group that is let go - how will this affect the interview?

[Annie280 5]

My job just announced they are letting a huge percentage of our company today. I am a newer hire and I am afraid I am on the list. This is horrible timing 😢. Will this affect the interview? It is in a week and half. Idk what to do and I am so scared because we have worked so hard to get this far.

[Chancy 6,241]

1 minute ago, Annie280 said:

Will this affect the interview? It is in a week and half.

 

Depends on whether you are the petitioner or the beneficiary, and on whether you have a joint sponsor or not.  Also, are you pursuing K1 or CR1?  You posted this on the K1 forum.

 

[Annie280 5]

Just now, Chancy said:

 

Depends on whether you are the petitioner or the beneficiary, and on whether you have a joint sponsor or not.  Also, are you pursuing K1 or CR1?  You posted this on the K1 forum.

 

Oh I didn't realize that. I still don't know how to use this website lol sorry. I am the petitioner and I don't have a joint sponsor :**( We are CR1

[Lil bear 4,219]

Moved to IR CR1forum as this reflects the OP question 

[Annie280 5]

Just now, Lil bear said:

Moved to IR CR1forum as this reflects the OP question 

Thank you! Sorry about that

[Lil bear 4,219]

Just now, Annie280 said:

Thank you! Sorry about that

Not a problem. Just confirming .. what is the interview date .. Oct 14…. and until you are advised that you no longer have a job,  you remain employed.   Maybe think about who you would ask to be a joint sponsor, review the documentation  needed and be ready to get it together if it happens Hopefully not 

[Chancy 6,241]

3 minutes ago, Annie280 said:

I am the petitioner and I don't have a joint sponsor

 

Hopefully you won't lose your job.  In case you do, it would be best to look for a qualified joint sponsor and have their I-864 and supporting documents ready for the interview.

 

[Annie280 5]

Just now, Lil bear said:

Not a problem. Just confirming .. what is the interview date .. Oct 14…. and until you are advised that you no longer have a job,  you remain employed.   Maybe think about who you would ask to be a joint sponsor, review the documentation  needed and be ready to get it together if it happens Hopefully not 

I will find out in the next hour. Just scaryyy. I want to make sure I am prepared. Thank you! 

Just now, Chancy said:

 

Hopefully you won't lose your job.  In case you do, it would be best to look for a qualified joint sponsor and have their I-864 and supporting documents ready for the interview.

 

Good idea! Thank you! Do you know if it costs more to add a joint sponsor?

[Chancy 6,241]

1 minute ago, Annie280 said:

Do you know if it costs more to add a joint sponsor?

 

There's no fee for filing an additional I-864.  Income/asset requirements for the I-864 will depend on the joint sponsor's current household size + 1 (your beneficiary).

 

[Annie280 5]

Just now, Chancy said:

 

There's no fee for filing an additional I-864.  Income/asset requirements for the I-864 will depend on the joint sponsor's current household size + 1 (your beneficiary).

 

Thank you, I appreciate it. I will find out soon enough whether or not I need to. 

[Lil bear 4,219]

7 minutes ago, Annie280 said:

I will find out in the next hour. Just scaryyy. I want to make sure I am prepared. Thank you! 

Good idea! Thank you! Do you know if it costs more to add a joint sponsor?

Nope.  Just the time and energy to get the paperwork together. If it is needed you will need to send the joint sponsor paperwork to the spouse .. scan email and they print

.. and an updated I864 from you ..  scan email and print .. the interviewing officer will need to be told of the changes. It isn't a problem for the interview ., just really hard that its happening to you. Breath. One step at a time 

[Mike E 11,739]

24 minutes ago, Annie280 said:

My job just announced they are letting a huge percentage of our company today. I am a newer hire and I am afraid I am on the list. This is horrible timing 😢. Will this affect the interview? It is in a week and half. Idk what to do and I am so scared because we have worked so hard to get this far.

Read up on the  WARN Act.

 

Based on what you’ve written, if you are impacted by the layoff, it is probable you will be on the payroll for next 60 days. This is true even if you are walked out of the office today.

[Annie280 5]

3 minutes ago, Lil bear said:

Nope.  Just the time and energy to get the paperwork together. If it is needed you will need to send the joint sponsor paperwork to the spouse .. scan email and they print

.. and an updated I864 from you ..  scan email and print .. the interviewing officer will need to be told of the changes. It isn't a problem for the interview ., just really hard that its happening to you. Breath. One step at a time 

What if I don't disclosure the changes? That is prob bad bad bad huh? Thank you, I am trying hard not to panic. I could cry right now. I am supposed to leave for Morocco in a few days

[Lil bear 4,219]

8 minutes ago, Annie280 said:

What if I don't disclosure the changes? That is prob bad bad bad huh? Thank you, I am trying hard not to panic. I could cry right now. I am supposed to leave for Morocco in a few days

Um. Yes. Misrepresentation to the UsCIS. Not good. Not an issue you want ypur spouse to face at later stages of the journey. Breath. Understandable it feels devastating. If it happens .. come back here as soon as you have given yourself time to yell scream punch the pillow and cry. We will help you through it one step at a time 

[Annie280 5]

1 minute ago, Lil bear said:

Um. Yes. Misrepresentation to the UsCIS. Not good. Not an issue you want ypur spouse to face at later stages of the journey. Breath. Understandable it feels devastating. If it happens .. come back here as soon as you have given yourself time to yell scream punch the pillow and cry. We will help you through it one step at a time 

Appreciate you so much, thank you ❤️ 

15 minutes ago, Mike E said:

Read up on the  WARN Act.

 

Based on what you’ve written, if you are impacted by the layoff, it is probable you will be on the payroll for next 60 days. This is true even if you are walked out of the office today.

Thank you this is super helpful. They did mention a severance package of 4-6 weeks pay.