ryptonmusic Posted January 25, 2012 Report Share Posted January 25, 2012 Hi, I am getting ready to file for I-485 and my employer who holds my H1B has sent me contract papers that states that I am liable to work for them for a year from the date i receive my green card or pay $15000. The company is paying for the expenses if that makes any difference. I work in Texas while the employer is based out of NJ. 1. My question is whether this is legal? Am I obligated to sign a contract like this if the company asks? 2. I am afraid that if i refuse i.e., if i agree to pay for I-485 and all the expenses, they may terminate the employment i.e., my H1B. Is that then legal? 3. Any suggestions to get out of contract without hampering my chances of getting a green card? Link to comment
pontevecchio Posted January 25, 2012 Report Share Posted January 25, 2012 Is the GC sponsor and the H1 sponsor the same? Run the contract by a labor lawyer. Secondly once you get the GC you have the upper hand as presumably mistakes..oops..happen. Talk to a Lawyer Link to comment
jayjawan Posted January 26, 2012 Report Share Posted January 26, 2012 Is the GC sponsor and the H1 sponsor the same? Run the contract by a labor lawyer. Secondly once you get the GC you have the upper hand as presumably mistakes..oops..happen. Talk to a Lawyer I didn't understand the response. I have similar situation. Link to comment
pontevecchio Posted January 26, 2012 Report Share Posted January 26, 2012 It means you are being naive. Good performance by an employee cannot be guaranteed. Dont you think? Link to comment
ryptonmusic Posted January 26, 2012 Author Report Share Posted January 26, 2012 Yes, the GC sponsor and the H1B sponsor is the same company. Did you mean that i have the option of not honoring the contract once i have the GC? Does that have anything to do with the state that you are in though? Link to comment
pontevecchio Posted January 26, 2012 Report Share Posted January 26, 2012 Run the contract by a Labor Lawyer. In any case it is only one year. Link to comment
sarz Posted February 26, 2012 Report Share Posted February 26, 2012 Hello, I am somewhat in a similar situation. My 140 is approved and before filing my I485, employer is asking me to sign 4 year contract and if I break the contract then pay $25,000 per year. Is this legal to pressurize the employee into signing this contract? If I go to a court in the future, will this contract hold any weight? I would appreciate if someone with credible information can respond. Link to comment
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