The New York Times recently reported on a ongoing dispute between Indian steelworkers and their employers about what claims were made to the workers when they came to the United States. The steelworkers were brought into the United States right after Katrina to assist in rebuilding the oil rigs of the Gulf. According to the workers, many paid up to $20,000 to a recruiter that claimed they would soon be able to obtain a green card. Unfortunately – the workers were not eligible to obtain a green card and were allegedly intimidated into not complaining about their working conditions.
The most disconcerting part of the article is the accusation that ICE officials worked with the employer to discourage the employees from complaining.