I have graduated from a university in Germany and found a great job that matches my degree. With this work contract, I have applied for a residence permit for employment. My documents were accepted and I have received a Fiktionsbescheinigung (my student residence permit is no longer valid).

Today I was informed that my employer is facing bankruptcy and the majority of the employees, including me, were let go. I was also told that I am entitled for severance pay if I apply at the Arbeitsamt.

What does that mean for my residence permit? Will it still be processed to the end or is my application no longer valid? Should I apply for the severance pay? I understand that I need to look for a new job immediately, since I don't have any other "proof of being able to secure my livelihood". Is it best to call the ABH directly and tell them about the layoff or wait to get a residence permit?

Ich habe 2 Monate lang für ein deutsches Einzelhandelsgeschäft gearbeitet. Ich habe Ende Mai gekündigt. Heute haben sie mir jedoch das Gehalt für Juni geschickt. Was soll ich mit dem Geld machen?

upd. Als ich Ende Mai kündigte, überreichte ich ihnen einen Brief mit der Bitte, mich „zum nächstmöglichen Termin“ freizulassen. Könnte es sein, dass der nächste verfügbare Termin im Juni war?

I have worked for a German retail store for 2 months. I have quit in the end of May. However, today they sent me the salary for June. What should I do with the money?

upd. when i quit in the end of may, i handed them a letter asking to release me "at the next available date". could it be that the next available date was in June?