Some plaintiffs recently lodged a lawsuit in a federal district court in Washington state, contending that the Department of Homeland Security unjustly refused their H-1B visa applications despite their subsequent lawful employment
Approximately 70 Indian nationals are currently pursuing legal action against the US government, responding to claims from a group of 70 H-1B visa applicants whose petitions were denied. The denials were reportedly a result of deceptive practices carried out by their employers, according to a report from m9.news.
These individuals, who were engaged under a training initiative designed for foreign graduates of US educational institutions, are asserting that they bore the brunt of their employers’ wrongful conduct.
The lawsuit brings attention to a broader issue, underscoring the challenges faced by foreign students holding F-1 visas who are participating in the Optional Practical Training program. These students often encounter obstacles due to unscrupulous practices carried out by their employers
The plaintiffs recently lodged a lawsuit in a federal district court in Washington state, contending that the Department of Homeland Security unjustly refused their H-1B visa applications despite their subsequent lawful employment.
The legal complaint further alleges that the agency overstepped its jurisdiction by neglecting to afford the plaintiffs the opportunity to address the allegations of fraud prior to rendering a verdict on their eligibility.
In doing so, the lawsuit suggests that the Administrative Procedure Act was violated, as the agency failed to apprise the visa applicants of the allegations leveled against them.
The lawsuit brings attention to a broader issue, underscoring the challenges faced by foreign students holding F-1 visas who are participating in the Optional Practical Training program. These students often encounter obstacles due to unscrupulous practices carried out by their employers.
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