Not sure if this is applicable to laid off Nike, non H1B holders, but you should try and find out the basis (core reason) for the lay off.
Former Intel person here who got the ax last year - over 50, white, +20 years tenure, MBA Finance.
Landed on my feet and am working...but received a letter from the Oregon Employment Department several days ago concerning my potential program eligibility.
"TAA - This was the result of the workers being adversely affected from import competition and/or shifts in production to a foreign country. You have been identified as a worker of this employer"
Some potential benefits - Wage Subsidy for workers 50 and older, Health Coverage Tax Credit (HCTC), and additional UE benefits because of Trade Readjusment Allowance (TRA).