The United States of America is a global economy and offers more job opportunities. To work here, people must apply for a visa, specifically the H-1B. Under immigration and national law, US employers can hire foreign workers in specialized jobs. In a recent Bloomberg report, about 70 Indian citizens were denied H-1B visas; This is why.
About 70 Indian citizens are suing the US government, saying they were denied H-1B visas due to employee fraud. They claim they did not knowingly participate in the fraud in their lawsuit filed in federal court in Washington state, regardless of their employer’s actions.
But they were unfairly punished for their association with these companies without giving them a chance to complain. Although these people are now working through legitimate businesses, the Department of Homeland Security continues to deny their applications for H-1B trades work visas.
Jonathan Wasden is an attorney with Wasden Law and represents the plaintiffs. He said the company believes that anyone who contacts these companies in some way knows how to swindle the US government to obtain a visa or immigration permit.
Demand For The Court To Overturn The Judgement
The employees are asking the court to overturn the Homeland Security Department’s decision and order the agency to reconsider its decision to admit them to the United States after giving them a chance to plead guilty to fraud.
Also, in violation of due process laws, the government overstepped its bounds and declared plaintiffs ineligible before they received sufficient evidence. International students can enroll in the Optional Occupational Training (OPT) program on an F-1 visa, which allows them to work in the United States for three years if they have a STEM degree or up to one year after graduation.
Many foreign students enter this program with the goal of starting their careers while applying for H-1B visas or other long-term status.
