Recently, an indian software developer revealed a concerning encounter with an immigration consultant, exposing what seems to be possible fraud. Earlier this year, a tiny consulting business called "X" approached the engineer, who presently receives a substantial income at one of India's leading software companies. The company committed to sponsoring his H1B visa.
 
The company asked for a large processing charge of 4 lakhs indian rupees, promising to reimburse him after two years of work. But since they were using whatsapp for all of their discussions rather than the formal routes, the engineer was uncomfortable. He paid 2 lakhs INR up front in spite of his initial reservations, only to learn later that his H1B application had won the jackpot.
 
However, the consultant has since postponed supplying the necessary documentation for the visa application, stating that his technical profile needs to be modified. They have not provided the information required for his HS-160 form, and they have even refused to provide him the original I-797 form. Suspicions were heightened when the founder of the company proposed that the engineer "restructure" his skill set.
 
He now has to decide between paying the remaining sum and hoping the consulting would follow through, or moving forward with little paperwork and running the chance of rejection. In the meanwhile, he is thinking of submitting a complaint, asking the American embassy for help, and looking into other possibilities. This instance emphasizes the dangers of using unreliable consultancies and serves as a warning to professionals navigating the H1B visa process. Since dishonest tactics continue to jeopardize jobs and objectives, experts urge anyone looking for visa sponsorship to do extensive study and exercise caution.
 
 
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G GOWTHAM

26/10/2024 08:12 AM