Department of Labor: 2001 00028
Department of Labor: 2001 00028
Department of Labor: 2001 00028
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In the Matter of
This matter arises under §212(n) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C.
1182(n)) (INA) and 20 C.F.R. § 655.800, et seq. A formal hearing was scheduled for August 9,
2001 in Long Beach, California. The hearing was canceled upon advice by the parties that a
settlement of this matter had been reached.
On August 16, 2001, a settlement agreement was received in this office, executed on
August 10, 2001, by Counsel for the Administrator and by Mr. Kenny Dewan, President, DAC
Precision Corporation and by Sandeep Chhabra, Vice President, DAC Precision Corporation.
1. The terms and conditions of the Settlement Agreement dated August 10, 2001,
are hereby approved and incorporated herein by this reference;
2. Respondent shall cease its participation in the H-1B program effective August 4,
2001, and for a period of two years shall not file any new Labor Condition
Applications or H-1B Visa Petitions for nonimmigrant aliens;
3. Respondent shall comply in all respects with the INA and applicable regulations
in connection with any future H-1B applications or petitions;
4. Respondent shall pay the civil money penalties and back wages and interest in
accordance with the terms of the settlement agreement (incorporated herein);
5. This Order Approving Settlement shall constitute the final decision and order of
the Secretary of Labor;
6. Each side shall bear its own costs, attorney’s fees, and other expenses incurred in
this matter, including, but not limited to attorney’s fees which may be available
under the Equal Access to Justice Act.
RICHARD E. HUDDLESTON
Administrative Law Judge