Q: When do I need to pay back breach of work contract? Contract says I owe $13,500 after leaving company.
I came to America on a job contract which is for 30 months. I left the job after 4 months working to go to a job that pays a lot more money. The contract states I will need to pay $13,500 back to them for expenses bringing me to America. My question is when do I need to pay this $13,500 back to them? I don't see anywhere in the contract that gives a time I need to pay back after breaching the contract. This is in Virginia.
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You should immediately speak with an immigration attorney and take a copy of the contract with you. US laws are specific about things like these so you need to make sure the employer is not trying to scare you.
Good luck!
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It’s unclear, arguably questionable, that the contract is enforceable if challenged in court. The law firms that represent employers have been known to create questionable agreements not enforceable in some States.
I strongly recommend that you contact a competent and experienced immigration attorney before there are any other complications. Good luck.
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