Indian Graduates Take Legal Action Against US Government Over H-1B Visa Denials
Nearly 70 Indian nationals are suing the US government, alleging that their H-1B visa applications were denied due to fraudulent activities committed by their former employers. The plaintiffs claim that they were unaware of the fraud and that they were unfairly penalized for their employers’ actions.
The lawsuit, which was filed in a federal district court in Washington state, seeks to overturn the DHS’s decision to deny the plaintiffs’ visa applications. The plaintiffs are also seeking damages for the emotional and financial harm that they have suffered as a result of the visa denials.
The lawsuit alleges that the DHS violated the Administrative Procedure Act (APA) by denying the plaintiffs’ visa applications without providing them with a fair hearing. The plaintiffs also allege that the DHS failed to follow its own regulations when it made the decision to deny their visa applications.
The lawsuit is a significant development in the fight against employer fraud in the H-1B visa program. The plaintiffs are seeking to hold the DHS accountable for its actions and to ensure that other foreign nationals are not unfairly penalized for the actions of their employers.
The case is being closely watched by immigration lawyers and advocates. The outcome of the case could have a major impact on the H-1B visa program and on the ability of foreign nationals to work in the United States.