Successfully Overcame H-1B RFE for Client That Was Previously Associated with Integra Technologies LLC (April 2023)

Apr 24, 2023

In April 2023, our office successfully overcame a H-1B extension of  status for a client who was previously associated with Integra Technologies LLC (“Integra”).


As an F1 visa international students, our client participated in the  OPT program and was hired by Integra. Unbeknownst to him, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) investigated companies in the State of Delaware that were facilitating Post-Completion OPT and STEM OPT fraud by providing false employment verifications to F-l Students to obtain immigration benefits when they did not actually perform any work for the companies. These false employment verifications were sold to students for a fee. As part of this investigation, Integra Technologies was discovered to be providing false employment documentation.


Integra  used elaborate means to entice mostly Indian students to pay for trainings in exchange for obtaining temporary employment to fulfill the requirements of F-1 OPT.   Integra falsely promised our client to provide training services, networking opportunities, and internships perceived to be legitimate employment opportunities. Many F-1 students relied on Integra's promises and received job offers from Integra.


Our client had no knowledge of Integra's true nature and  until he received a Request of Evidence from USCIS requesting documents regarding his past association with Integra during his F-1 OPT period in connection with his I-129 Extension of Status of his H-1B visa. USCIS alleged that  Integra Technologies did not offer legitimate employment and that our client violated the terms and conditions of his OPT and did not maintain his F-l nonimmigrant status.


Attorney Nguyen D. Luu and our legal team took on representation to assist our client  The evidence presented sufficiently supported a finding that the client did not make false representations to procure a benefit under U.S. immigration laws. In the event there was a false statement made, it was not willfully made, nor material, thereby overcoming all potential allegations. The firm is very pleased to learn that within just within a few weeks  after we have submitted our RFE Response, USCIS  approved our client H-1B extension of status.

 

If you were previously associated with FINDREAM, SINOCONTECH, Integra Technologies, AZTech Technologies, and Tellon Trading, Inc., Arecy, CG Max Design Corporation, XCG Design Corp in any manner or capacity, it is important to consult with an experienced attorney to immediately advise you and to identify potential problems early in your case and develop a strong case strategy before applying for any immigration benefits.



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