H Visa H1B visa issues

[blooming]

I am currently on H1B visa. My employer brought me to US by
saying he would give me a job here. But after coming here he
said that I have to find the job by myself, and he will help me
in finding one. I trusted him and thought I would get a project.
But I'm without a project for the past several months, and my
employer refuses to give one. Also he does not pay me any salary.
I am surviving with the help of my friends here. What can I do in
such a situation? Is he liable to pay me my salary during this
period of my stay here? He actually promised me a job here, but
didn't give it. So how can I get justice in such a situation?
Isn't this actually a form of cheating? Please advise.

 

[Michael Wechsler]

I don't understand. Are you an employee of the company and just unpaid? Are you working for him or not at all? Can you explain?

 

[kankad]

This typically is the case with many of so called "consultancy" firms. Your employer by law is obligated to pay you. You can report your employer to USCIS; and possibly seek compensation for the period unpaid.

There is a good chance that you'll be asked to leave the country.. but I would expect it'll be in good faith and shouldn't affect your return to US next time (ofcourse with a valid visa).