What to Do if Your H1B Employer Doesn't Give You Work
A foreign national obtained a H1B visa and came to the U.S. to start work for the employer. But when he arrived, his employer apologized and said that they don't have any work for him. He can't afford a return ticket home, and has no job or place to stay. What should he do?
Re: What to Do if Your H1B Employer Doesn't Give You Work
If you are laid off before the end of your H1B job, your employer is obligated to pay the reasonable cost of your return home.
If an employer does not fulfill that duty, the employee can complain to the U.S. Department of Labor. To avoid unlawful presence, the employee should see what emergency assistance is available through their own nation's embassy or consulate, as most nations have emergency assistance programs for stranded travelers.