Employer Blackmailing

[tictac]

Dear All:

Need your advice. Filed I-485 on July 5th. I-140 is approved. Working with the employer for 6 yrs. Now that I filed for final stage, my employer wants me to sign a contract voluntarily that I should stay with them for 24 months. What are my legal options in state of CA? He wants to get 20K if I leave earlier than contract term. I signed it since he threatened me to revoke I-140. Can I backout after portability law kicks in.

Thanks in advance.

[ajju]

Dear All:

Need your advice. Filed I-485 on July 5th. I-140 is approved. Working with the employer for 6 yrs. Now that I filed for final stage, my employer wants me to sign a contract voluntarily that I should stay with them for 24 months. What are my legal options in state of CA? He wants to get 20K if I leave earlier than contract term. I signed it since he threatened me to revoke I-140. Can I backout after portability law kicks in.

Thanks in advance.

Check with a good attorney like Sheela Murthy or Rajiv Khanna after 6 months... Until then you really don't have any choice... I am surprised to see that you worked for this employer for last 6 years and this is the state of your relationship... Did he paid for all the legal fees or was it paid by you??

[vamsi_poondla]

Dear All:

Need your advice. Filed I-485 on July 5th. I-140 is approved. Working with the employer for 6 yrs. Now that I filed for final stage, my employer wants me to sign a contract voluntarily that I should stay with them for 24 months. What are my legal options in state of CA? He wants to get 20K if I leave earlier than contract term. I signed it since he threatened me to revoke I-140. Can I backout after portability law kicks in.

Thanks in advance.

Do you have any documentary proof of him asking for this 2 year contract? I advice you to stay with him for 6 months. If he is a good employer, (but rather insecure that you will leave after getting GC), what is wrong in staying with him. I mean, if you have already a split deal like 80/20 share of your billing etc.

[trictrac]

I am too in same boat, just numbers here and there. Infact my employer has done this to all his guys. He is minting... man!!! yours is atleast asking for contract, mine just said give me flat cash, n no paperwork. he says he will return, but you know who returns.

also he changed name of the company and so all the approved 140s has to be reapproved so all are again stuck.

[tictac]

6 years ago i found the project myself, he didnt do nothing, plus he didnt pay a dime for my h1s, extensions or even green card.



Check with a good attorney like Sheela Murthy or Rajiv Khanna after 6 months... Until then you really don't have any choice... I am surprised to see that you worked for this employer for last 6 years and this is the state of your relationship... Did he paid for all the legal fees or was it paid by you??

[tictac]

wow ! this is a strong case, after 6 month is over, you can easily file lawsuit on him, consequences can be real harsh on him, he can barred from filing any more h1s, greencard, maylose business license and thousand of dollars for stress and blackmailing ! hey speak to your lawyer after AC21 kicks in !

I am too in same boat, just numbers here and there. Infact my employer has done this to all his guys. He is minting... man!!! yours is atleast asking for contract, mine just said give me flat cash, n no paperwork. he says he will return, but you know who returns.

also he changed name of the company and so all the approved 140s has to be reapproved so all are again stuck.

[sw33t]

Its funny how employers like yours are digging their own grave in trying to enforce contracts such as yours.


Do consult a competent lawyer.

[vvicky72]

http://www.h1bfraud.com

[americandesi]

The problem is that most H1 employee's don't know their rights.

They think it's a norm to pay for H1 expenses from their own pocket and not getting paid on bench, which is a violation as per DOL rules.

Hello! Wake Up! This is United States. A single complaint to DOL is enough to make most Desi employers fall to their knees and beg for mercy.

[tictac]

absolutely!! im just waiting, as soon as AC21 kicks in, i have a plan ready for these suckers

The problem is that most H1 employee's don't know their rights.

They think it's a norm to pay for H1 expenses from their own pocket and not getting paid on bench, which is a violation as per DOL rules.

Hello! Wake Up! This is United States. A single complaint to DOL is enough to make most Desi employers fall to their knees and beg for mercy.

[pappu]

http://www.h1bfraud.com

If you are the owner of this site, pls post information how people should report any breaking of law.

Thanks for posing IV link on your homepage.

[tictac]

thanks for sharing this,

lets all expose and shut down these greedy little money minting h1b/billing shops. We dont have much to lose but lets track them down even if they restart their billing business under a different name, second time.

http://www.h1bfraud.com

[GCUser1]

Fill this form http://www.dol.gov/esa/forms/whd/WH-4.pdf and submit the form at local office ( http://www.dol.gov/esa/contacts/whd/america2.htm)

Good Luck !!!

[vvicky72]

If you are the owner of this site, pls post information how people should report any breaking of law.

Thanks for posing IV link on your homepage.

I am in the process of enhancing the content on my website. I will keep this on the top of my list.

Thanks.