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Just to give everyone an update: I successfully released from my contract after 3 months of working with the agency. Found a lawyer and lawyer communicated with them and informed them the violations and the possible fines they will face if it will be escalated to a class suit. So, they decided to released me from the contract and pay me for my backpay. After that I worked in a nationally recognized cancer hospital in the world and gave me 52/hour and was increased to 54/hr after a year. Now I am working as a manager in the OR in one of the prestigious hospital in NYC. Earning more...Both 2 cars and a house already in just 3 years in the US and finished my second masters degree in nursing and I am on my way on finishing up my doctorate in nursing DNP. To everyone with the same experience as I had. Don't lose hope and don't be scared or threatened by those greedy agencies.

what do you mean inaccurate? that is a government website. lol. also, can i file it on my own in the labor department? Well, i dont want a backpay. I want the contract to be unenforceable. is it possible? because they were family friends. id rather talk to them about legalities and spend nothing.

Well I saw it at government website U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics You can check it there as well

Well, I used this one to determine state prevailing wage [COLOR=#006621]https://www.bls.gov[/COLOR] [COLOR=#006621]$29/hr is reasonable for RN with 0 US experience. are you sure about that? Living within the 5 boroughs of new york and renting, travelling, eating with that salary is not enough. not to mention how many time you are taxed in NYC. As far as I know, every EMPLOYER/AGENCY should follow the prevailing wage set by the state itself. 3 of the largest hospitals in NYC offered me a $50/hr base pay and they calculated my 5 years experience outside the US and my masters degree and they come up with about $57/hr plus full benefits. So i think $35/hr is reasonable which is $3 higher than the prevailing wage. Also, they promised me $48/hr in the contract. If one party violated the contract then it is considered null and void. Question: So if I breach the contract in NY. Then they can't file a lawsuit against me if I relocate to other state?[/COLOR]

26,000 pesos. is that gross or net? I have frinds who are working their

I did already but they simply say. It's normal becuase you are just starting. I said to them, no it is not. my friends in other state are earning more than I do. not to mention that I am in the one of the most expensive city in the world where everything is expensive + sales tax. I also told them that I applied in other large hospitals like montefiore, memorial sloan and mount sinai. I got acceptd to all of them and the salary is twice as I am earning right now with full benefits like helath insurance, 401, 100% tuition reimbursement and etc. They keep on pushing that it is normal becuase I am new and it will increase after a year. hayyyy yep. 3 lawyers said that it is enforceable in tx, ca, and in but they also said to me that it may be different in NY state where the contract was made.

thank you so much for the response. I don't have any benefits from that agency. i pay for my own housing and transportation. They gave me $29/hr for salary and that's it. No other benefits, bonuses and etc. Will definitely find a lawyer to give me a free 10 minute consultation and if the agency wants to go that route then I will hire that lawyer. I hope someone can shed some light with the same or almost the same experience as I have right now. :)

thank you for the feedback. I did. a california, indiana and texas lawyer and all of them told me that it is an adhesion contract, one sided contract and therefore unenforceable because they violated it by giving me below the prevailing wage.

Hello fellow nurses. I would like to know your feedback on my situation. I hope there will be no violent reactions from agencies here. I signed a contract with an agency for a nurse supervisor position under eb2 category. I paid for everything. Legal, filing, NVC and greencard fee and even my airfare and accommodation when I got here in NYC. In the contract they said that I will be receiving $48/hr and the buyout is $35,000 for a 3 year contract. However, when I arrived here in NYC, I am only earning $29/hr. Not to mention that the prevailing wage in NYC is $31.62/hr for entry level RNs. I have more than 3 years experience and a Master's degree holder. My friends in other states are earning twice than what I am earning right now. The agency is the one who paid everything and they are earning twice than me. They also have full benefits and in my part, I need to pay around $400 a month to get my health insurance. My questions is if I terminate the contract. Will I be sued for breach of contract or some sort like that or not? Because as far as I know, a contract is null and void if the other party won't fulfill their end. In this case, the agency violated a lot of things in the contract. The hourly rate, below the prevailing wage and etc. Also, is it fair to pay them $35,000 for a buyout fee? because my friends buyout fee is only $10,000 and in my friend's case, it is the agency who pays for everything. My case is I am the one who paid for everything and the buyout fee is $35,000. Will the agency win the case if ever we goes to court on this one? Lastly, will my greencard be revoked if I terminate my contract with them or if sue my employer for not letting me go and violating the contract? Thank you so much.