Can H-1B Visa Holders Be Detained? Understanding Immigration Policies & Risks

Topic: Can H-1B Visa Holders Be Detained? Understanding Immigration Policies & Risks
Guest: Isadora Velasquez, Esq.
Law Firm: Isa Law
Host: Nipasa

Can H-1B visa holders be detained in the U.S.? Many professionals on work visas worry about immigration enforcement, visa violations, and potential risks. In this insightful discussion, immigration attorney Isadora Velasquez, Esq. from Isa Law joins host Nipasa to break down the key aspects of immigration policies, enforcement actions, and how H-1B holders can protect themselves.

00:00 – Intro
10:48 – Do you have any cases or examples of recent cases this year where H1B visa holders were actually stopped at the airport and even detained, and what could be the main reasons?
13:44 – Worst case scenario, if you get detained, how long could you be held in the process to get released?
17:38 – If I get arrested for something minor while on H1B, does that automatically put me at risk of detention?
21:58 – Could the ‘Fairness for High Skilled Immigrants Act’ help H1B visa holders feel more secure, or does it not affect detention risks?
24:41 – DHS introduced a new app for migrants to share their intention to self-deport; if I use it, will I be banned from coming to the US forever?
30:08: “Are there specific warning signs that an H1B visa holder might be at risk of detention, and what should we watch out for?
33:09 – Is there any bifurcated data available on people who are detained or at risk of detention?
35:42 – Visa interview waiver recently changed from 48 months to 12 months-how might this impact H1B visa holders traveling internationally?
37:38 – Do you think employees from big tech companies sponsoring H1B visas are facing more issues at the border this year?
39:40 – There’s news of a huge drop in H1B applications from India — will there be enough applicants for registration?
42:29 – If an H1B visa holder gets detained or denied at entry, what legal options do they have?
1:00:46 – If an H1B visa holder was placed in expedited removal due to a minor criminal charge, how could they challenge this, and what are their options?
1:07:17: “Do traffic infractions affect B1/B2 visa applicants as well?
1:07:24: “What can employers do to ensure their H1B visa employees are protected from detention risks?

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