- Enhance Transparency: Provide clear, detailed accounts of the measures taken to assist laid-off H-1B visa holders in returning to their home countries.
- Proactively Communicate: Issue comprehensive communications that detail their legal obligations and the steps they have taken to comply with repatriation requirements.
- Engage with Stakeholders: Work closely with ICE, immigration attorneys, regulatory agencies, and advocacy groups to ensure that their policies are aligned with legal mandates.
- Document and Disclose Expenditures: Offer verifiable proof to ICE and the public regarding the funds allocated and spent on return transportation, thereby fostering trust and accountability.
By taking these steps, tech giants can not only fulfill their legal obligations but also contribute to a more ethical and transparent immigration system. The American public, deserve nothing less.
Fact-Checked
- Employer Responsibility:S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) regulations at 8 CFR 214.2(h)(4)(iii)(E) state that employers are liable for the “reasonable costs of return transportation” of the foreign worker to their last place of foreign residence if the worker’s employment is terminated before the end of their authorized H-1B period of stay.
https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-8/chapter-I/part-214/section-214.2
Disclaimer: This information is for general knowledge and informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice.
