These are the rights granted by the United States work visa and what to do if the employer does not respect them

When you work in the United States, you have rights granted by the work visa itself. The law protects you and it is important that you deal with information that the government itself distributes to prevent abuse.

If you are experiencing abuse, you can call the National Anti-Human Trafficking Hotline at 1-888-373-7888 (in the US), the State Department says. You can text Help to 233733 or email NHTRC@POLARISPROJECT.ORG.

Employee rights

Four rights that workers in the United States have on their networks are explained by Julio Oyhanarte, an immigration lawyer:

Two more are presented in a brochure from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs:

Are you in a situation of immediate danger?

Call the police at 911. Tell them what your emergency is, your location, and the phone number you are calling from. Request an interpreter if you do not speak English. When the police arrive, show them the pamphlet and explain the mistreatment you suffered, authorities explain.

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Other rights under your non-immigrant status

Domestic workers with A-3, G-5, NATO-7 and B-1 visas

The contract must in any case contain the following provisions:

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What to do if the employer does not respect the employee’s rights?

If the employer does not respect your rights, ‘you can report this to the Ministry of Justice’.

It is illegal for an employer to retaliate against a migrant worker who reports him or her.

Julio Oyhanarte, immigration lawyer

Call the National Human Trafficking Hotline at 1-888-373-7888 or visit humantraffickinghotline.org if you feel unsafe or are being abused.

For more information, read these links on temporary work visas and the information brochure describing your rights as a worker in the United States.

(JO)