Sponsorship of work visa doesn't count as job contract.

• Position: Legal Briefs

Taryn-Lee moved from London for a finance job in New York City. She came over on an H-1B work visa that was valid for three years. She was fired after two years for poor performance. She sued, saying the visa created a contract for employment. No dice, the court said. Taryn-Lee was atwill and the visa didn't create a contract. The company could have fired her...