Be careful - Chinese (guanxi) and Brazil (jeito) concepts of favors could mean trouble

Thu, 15 May 2008 10:35:42 -0400

International Business Corner: Execs must keep U.S. Foreign Corrupt Practices Act in mind when doing business overseas.

H-1Bs: Can I recoup the costs of my visa holders who quit?

Wed, 14 May 2008 07:05:21 -0400

TechLaw: Most tech companies do not flinch at the prospect of sponsoring a highly qualified foreign national for an H-1B visa. Nor are the fees incurred in obtaining the visa important – at least not until the visa holder quits only a few months after the fees have been paid. Can the employer require the employee to pay those fees back if the employee leaves before the end of the visa term?

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Be careful - Chinese (guanxi) and Brazil (jeito) concepts of favors could mean trouble

H-1Bs: Can I recoup the costs of my visa holders who quit?