> It's just really sad that this means Softcorp, etc know they can use that as a leash and treat the worker like crap. Legally they can't hold employees liable

> It's just really sad that this means Softcorp, etc know they can use that as a leash and treat the worker like crap. Legally they can't hold employees liable for H1-B legal fees. Companies have been sued for millions for doing this, even when they framed the fees as 'training': http://blog.laborlawcenter.com/news/virginia-company-pays-17-million/ http://blog.laborlawcenter.com/news/virginia-company-pays-17... "Investigators also found that the Virginia company charged new H-1 B workers fees for training ranging from $1.000 to $2,500. Such fees are in violation of the law." > If Softcorp or whatever pays a small fortune to get someone an H1B, that person shouldn't turn around and leave immediately either. Then Softcorp should make their compensation competitive.