I was once an H-1B worker—neither the “best” nor the “brightest”. I had failed the entrance exam for the Indian Institute of Technology. I had failed to make it to the second rung of prestigious colleges. I had failed. Like many young Indians, I wasn’t passionate about engineering. Yet, pressured by the herd, I revered technical concepts like my dharma. The thought of choice and freedom — sorry, what choice, what freedom? I had none, and it didn’t bother me. So when I secured an H-1B visa, reserved for the “best and the brightest” techies, I felt proud. I had finally been chosen.
I soon met with a college acquaintance — let’s call him Vishal — who had found a job at my company as an Information Technology (IT) consultant. He crashed at my place, and we commuted together. At the office, though, we ignored each other. While walking to a nearby cafe for lunch, we took different routes to maintain the charade. Because, hired by a mom-and-pop IT “body shop”, Vishal had embellished his resume with six years of experience.
Every day at lunch, he described his deceits: How he deflected yet another task, how he contrived yet another excuse, how he survived yet another day. It felt like talking to a corporate spy— or watching a real-life web series. Every lunchtime, a new episode. Once, Vishal had to interview two IT professionals in India. How did he know what to ask? “Simple, a Google search.” What about selecting the right applicant? “I flipped a coin.” His manager in the US, an Indian man, once asked him, “Do you have the experience listed on your resume?” Vishal froze.
The US has thousands of IT body shops — owned by Indians, luring Indians — that force their employees to fake resumes, arrange “proxy” interviews, photoshop immigration documents, pay visa fees, sign coercive contracts, and much more. Besides relinquishing their identities, such H-1Bs languish in squalid “guesthouses”, battle harrowing debts, face deportation threats, and earn nothing when they don’t have clients. In fact, they pay their employers’ taxes to meet the rules of the H-1B programme. The 18th century has returned: Indians have been enslaved by a company — this time by fellow Indians in a foreign land.
Why Choose Vizzve?
With Vizzve, you can effortlessly compare home and personal loan options from these top banks, ensuring you get the best interest rates, minimal documentation, and quick approvals. Vizzve provides you with a seamless experience to secure the perfect loan for your needs.
- 1.99% Approval Rate: Enjoy higher chances of loan approval with Vizzve’s streamlined application process.
- 2.Competitive Offers: Get access to exclusive offers and special discounts from leading banks.
- 3.Quick and Easy Comparison: Compare multiple loan products in just a few clicks and make an informed decision.
Compare and Get Offers Now!
Start your loan journey today with Vizzve to make informed financial decisions and unlock the best deals with top banks. Try Vizzve now for a #H1BScam #Immigration #VisaFraud #TechIndustry #H1B #WorkVisa #ImmigrationReform #TechJobs
Disclaimer: This article may include third-party images, videos, or content that belong to their respective owners. Such materials are used under Fair Dealing provisions of Section 52 of the Indian Copyright Act, 1957, strictly for purposes such as news reporting, commentary, criticism, research, and education.
Vizzve and India Dhan do not claim ownership of any third-party content, and no copyright infringement is intended. All proprietary rights remain with the original owners.
Additionally, no monetary compensation has been paid or will be paid for such usage.
If you are a copyright holder and believe your work has been used without appropriate credit or authorization, please contact us at grievance@vizzve.com. We will review your concern and take prompt corrective action in good faith... Read more