I don't disagree that the H1-B system is fairly broken, but you could have found another company to transfer it to, correct? The once a year lottery for H1-B v

I don't disagree that the H1-B system is fairly broken, but you could have found another company to transfer it to, correct? The once a year lottery for H1-B visas makes it nearly impossible for both employee and employer to forecast and to plan. While I'm not defending their actions, how long before moving here did you interview? I'd guess the "real" problem is that they didn't tell you as the date got closer that they weren't in great shape and maybe you should reconsider...