An H1B worker has been pushed into a harsh dilemma after receiving an unclear response from their US employer. Even with an approved I140 and an H1B valid till 2027, a layoff forced them into a tight 60 day refiling window while they were outside the United States.
Confusion after USCIS issues an RFE
USCIS issued a request for evidence on the new petition, which is stressful by itself. The real shock came when the employer refused to share the actual RFE notice. A manager vaguely said it was about the new 100000 dollar fee, but the company’s immigration team gave no explanation.
Lack of clarity leaves the worker helpless
This single unclear statement created panic because the rule has been disputed and its application remains unclear. Without the RFE details, the worker cannot understand what USCIS needs or how to respond, leaving them completely powerless in their own case.
Employer gives two unfair options
Instead of providing clarity, the company offered two options. Take a job in their home country at a 20 percent pay cut, or keep waiting for the US role until they somehow manage to return to America. Neither option supports the worker’s situation.
Power imbalance exposes the system
The situation shows how much control employers hold over H1B workers. A single unclear decision can affect their entire career path. Even when the worker follows every rule, they still struggle to access basic information about their own immigration status.
