An H-1B employee in San Francisco was shocked when the US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) informed him about his job termination before his own company did. The sudden notice left him confused and frustrated.
Unexpected USCIS Email on H-1B Status
After 2.5 years with the firm, he received a USCIS email on July 11, stating his H-1B status was “automatically revoked.” No prior intimation came from HR or the employer, only this abrupt government alert.
HR’s Mixed Responses Deepen Confusion
When he contacted HR, they first dismissed the issue and told him to report on Monday. But later, after the company’s immigration lawyers intervened, HR advised him to wait until the matter was “cleared up.”
Employer Delayed Official Termination Notice
On July 15, four days later, the company finally informed him of his termination. Normally, employers should notify workers before USCIS, but in this case, the order seemed reversed, raising doubts about compliance with proper procedures.
Worker Questions Company’s Responsibility
The employee, now married to a US citizen with an I-130 petition underway, says he isn’t upset about losing the job. Instead, he questions his employer’s responsibility and communication, especially for foreign workers tied to visa status.
