Foreign workers and the pandemic

Since the arrival of the Coronavirus in North America, almost all areas of our lives have changed and many communities have been excluded due to the health crisis.

One of the most affected communities is foreigners who came to the US to work in specialized areas and specific markets.

They bring their qualities annually to help the socio-economic development of the country and local companies.

In addition to that, the US greatly benefits from their skills and the quality of their work, which is always considered as exceptional and recommended.

However, the global pandemic generated an inevitable economic crisis and many business sectors have had to temporarily close their jobs and fire their employees for lack of financial resources.

Thousands of foreign specialized workers are having a very difficult time as they lost their jobs due to the current crisis.

What happens if foreign workers lose their jobs?

One of the benefits of obtaining the H-1B Visa (for specialized foreign workers) is that the US government grants a 60-day grace period if the foreigner becomes unemployed for any reason.

That means that skilled workers can seek other employment to maintain their current legal immigration status.

However, the current concern is that it is very difficult to find a job in the midst of the Coronavirus outbreak.

In fact, the US has the highest unemployment rate on record in the recent history of America.

Therefore, foreign workers who have lost their jobs due to the global health crisis are at risk of being deported and must leave the country if they do not find another job soon enough.

The most worrying aspect about the situation is that thousands of health workers are foreigners and fear deportation for being in quarantine, protecting the health of their patients, their families, and themselves.

Other concerns for foreign workers

In addition to losing their jobs, foreign skilled workers are not entitled to receive monetary aid from the government during the current crisis.

Therefore, if they do not have a job, the US government does not help them financially to alleviate their situation.

This is another concern for foreign workers today, as they came to the US hoping to prosper economically and possibly stay in the country indefinitely.

Alternatives and solutions

There are different alternatives that the US government offers so that you can stay in the country and build a promising future for your family.

For instance, the US Citizenship and Immigration Service (USCIS) is working mostly online and receives applications through the official website.

The most recommended solution during these times of crisis is to find the correct guidance to know all the possible options for your personal immigration case and not to wait for the situation to resolve itself.

Many immigrants return to their countries because they mistakenly think that there is no solution for their immigration cases, but there are always different alternatives.

If you have any questions about an immigration issue or relating to a case you may have currently in progress, then please don’t hesitate to contact us for a FREE Phone Consultation with one of our expert immigration attorneys.

Simply call Motion Law today at: (202) 918-1799.