Problems with H-1B Visas and Some Companies

H-1B 簽證與部分公司的問題


Introduction

Some companies in the US use the H-1B visa to trick workers from India.

美國一些公司利用 H-1B 簽證來欺騙印度勞工。

Main Body

Some companies promise jobs and green cards. But these jobs are not real. The companies lie to the workers.

有些公司承諾提供工作和綠卡。但這些工作並不存在。這些公司在欺騙勞工。

These companies help workers lie on their resumes. They say workers have skills they do not have. Workers must use secret help to do their jobs.

這些公司協助勞工在簡歷上造假。他們聲稱勞工擁有並不具備的技能。勞工必須透過秘密協助才能完成工作。

Workers are afraid. The company controls their visa. Some companies steal money from workers. They tell workers to leave the US if they complain.

勞工感到恐懼。公司掌控著他們的簽證。有些公司甚至竊取勞工的金錢。他們告訴勞工,如果投訴就必須離開美國。

Conclusion

The US needs skilled workers, but some companies treat these workers very badly.

美國需要技術勞工,但部分公司對這些勞工的對待非常糟糕。

Vocabulary Learning

⚡ The 'Action' Pattern

Look at how the text describes what companies do. They use simple Action Words (Verbs) to tell a story.

The Pattern: CompanyActionPerson

  • Companies use the visa.
  • Companies promise jobs.
  • Companies lie to workers.
  • Companies steal money.

💡 A2 Tip: Building Sentences To talk about a business or a person, follow this simple map:

Who (The Company) \rightarrow Does what (steals) \rightarrow To whom (money/workers)

Common Words from the Text:

  • Trick: To make someone believe something that is not true.
  • Control: To have power over someone.
  • Complain: To say you are unhappy with a situation.

Vocabulary Learning

trick (v.)
To make someone believe something that is not true
Example:The man tried to trick me into giving him money.
promise (v.)
To say that you will definitely do something
Example:I promise to help you with your homework tomorrow.
resume (n.)
A document that lists your work experience and skills
Example:Please send your resume to the manager by email.
skills (n.)
Things that you can do well because you learned them
Example:She has great computer skills for this job.
complain (v.)
To say that you are not happy with something
Example:The customer called to complain about the bad food.
skilled (adj.)
Having the training or experience to do a job well
Example:The company is looking for skilled doctors.
Practice A2 words in a crossword