Hi,
In August 2007, one company filed my H1B visa for the US, and I got it stamped in October 2008. I did not travel to the US and did not join the company since they did not have any work for me. At that time, I signed a bond with that company. The bond was on the company letterhead, and it states that if I fail to join that company's US office or leave the company before one year (after joining them), I have to pay $10,000.
In February 2008, I joined their Bangalore center even though they did not have any work for me. I waited for some more time, but they did not find any work for me. So, in July 2008, I decided to quit the company. I spoke to my manager, and now they are telling me that since I did not join their US office, I have to pay them $10,000.
I seek advice on whether this bond is legal in India. If yes, can they still go ahead and file a case against me if I don't pay them $10,000, and on what basis can they file a case against me? Is there any other way out?
Best Regards,
Sandeep Gor
From India, Bangalore
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In August 2007, one company filed my H1B visa for the US, and I got it stamped in October 2008. I did not travel to the US and did not join the company since they did not have any work for me. At that time, I signed a bond with that company. The bond was on the company letterhead, and it states that if I fail to join that company's US office or leave the company before one year (after joining them), I have to pay $10,000.
In February 2008, I joined their Bangalore center even though they did not have any work for me. I waited for some more time, but they did not find any work for me. So, in July 2008, I decided to quit the company. I spoke to my manager, and now they are telling me that since I did not join their US office, I have to pay them $10,000.
I seek advice on whether this bond is legal in India. If yes, can they still go ahead and file a case against me if I don't pay them $10,000, and on what basis can they file a case against me? Is there any other way out?
Best Regards,
Sandeep Gor
From India, Bangalore
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Dear Sandeep The bond should be executed on a non judicial stamp paper only, executing on any paper is illegal and void. regards Rajesh
From India, Pondicherry
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From India, Pondicherry
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No.. The document which you have signed is not a bond and its not legal. They cannot file a case against you.
From India, Hyderabad
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Hi Rajesh, Sreelatha,
Thank you for the clarification. Even if the papers are legal, what should be the scenario in terms of logical aspects? I mean, suppose this is a legal bond, even then, based on the bond conditions, can they file a case against me if I fail to pay them the obligated amount?
From India, Bangalore
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Thank you for the clarification. Even if the papers are legal, what should be the scenario in terms of logical aspects? I mean, suppose this is a legal bond, even then, based on the bond conditions, can they file a case against me if I fail to pay them the obligated amount?
From India, Bangalore
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