That&#x27;s totally how they do it. The whole thing is abusive as heck, but for a lot of H1Bs it is still their best chance at a better life.<p>Fortunately a lot of H1Bs wind up getting change of status another way (e.g. getting married). But for those that don&#x27;t, it must feel like they&#x27;re in bonded labor to that employer.