After the US started revoking F1 visas over past arrests, some even without charges, panic is spreading among H-1B workers too.
One H-1B holder shared how an argument with his wife years ago led to his arrest in a case of domestic violence. While it was dismissed without him being convicted, seeing what’s happening to F1 students, he’s now fearing a similar fate.
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Netizens reassured him saying that students are easier targets because their SEVIS status can be canceled instantly. On the other hand, H-1Bs don’t use such a system, so the process needs formal steps through USCIS.
However, it’s never a guarantee as a fellow H-1B also got flagged after similar allegations. No case was ever filed, but USCIS is now demanding police reports he can’t even get.
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This led to him getting the dreaded notification that his worker visa had been revoked. No trial, no charges, still a black mark is enough to throw you out of the US.
The F1 crackdown could just be the beginning. H-1Bs fearing similar consequences because of their past should talk to a lawyer before it gets too late.
