Hi,
A US based company filed my H1B and made me sign an agreement that if I fail to join them then I have to pay a damage of certain amount.
Now my H1B petition is approved, however I haven't done the visa stamping. Meanwhile I changed my mind and planning to stay on with my present employer and would not join this company who did my H1B. Moreover, I traveled to US on L1 visa from my present employer.
Now when I let them know of my intentions, they are threatening to withdraw my H1b and take some "drastic actions".
My questions :
1. What legal actions can they take agianst me?
2. Do I really have to cough up the amount which was mentioned in the agreement?
3. What legal rights do I have in this case?
4. Although the company is US based which did my H1B and offered me the job, however my contract was with their Indian office. Can this contract be valid as I was never offered a position in India.
Would appreciate any answer on the above.
Thanks.
A US based company filed my H1B and made me sign an agreement that if I fail to join them then I have to pay a damage of certain amount.
Now my H1B petition is approved, however I haven't done the visa stamping. Meanwhile I changed my mind and planning to stay on with my present employer and would not join this company who did my H1B. Moreover, I traveled to US on L1 visa from my present employer.
Now when I let them know of my intentions, they are threatening to withdraw my H1b and take some "drastic actions".
My questions :
1. What legal actions can they take agianst me?
2. Do I really have to cough up the amount which was mentioned in the agreement?
3. What legal rights do I have in this case?
4. Although the company is US based which did my H1B and offered me the job, however my contract was with their Indian office. Can this contract be valid as I was never offered a position in India.
Would appreciate any answer on the above.
Thanks.