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Ex-Boss’s H-1B Error Blocks Worker’s Big 4 Job

A young international worker’s dream job at a Big 4 firm in the US has been put on hold due to his former employer’s H-1B filing error. His story shows how one company’s negligence can jeopardise a worker’s entire career.

H-1B Approval Turns Into a Nightmare

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The worker began his career at Company A on an F-1 OPT permit in January 2025. Within two months, he won the H-1B lottery, and Company A filed his petition. However, things went downhill after he was laid off in July 2025. The company extended his employment till August, giving him a temporary sigh of relief.

Former Employer’s Negligence Causes Trouble

The real issue began when Company A failed to withdraw his H-1B petition after his termination. By October 2025, USCIS automatically activated his visa status along with other approved applicants. Unfortunately, he had no pay stubs after July, leaving a critical employment gap.

Big 4 Offer Falls Apart

When a Big 4 firm offered him a role, the HR team found inconsistencies in his pay history. Missing pay stubs and the post-layoff gap raised red flags with the legal department, making them hesitant to process an H-1B transfer.

Career Stuck in Limbo

Months of effort, interviews, and aspirations now hang in uncertainty. Though his H-1B is approved, the lack of continuous employment proof has trapped him in a complex situation with no clear solution in sight.

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Manaswini K

Manaswini is a senior writer with extensive experience covering Telugu cinema, as well as the broader Indian film landscape, including Bollywood, Tamil, and other regional industries. With a strong focus on NRI (Non-R…

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