How many months can you stay outside US on H-1B?

There is no limit to the amount of time that you can remain outside the US with your H-1B visa. The same for your spouse. Carl Shusterman (former INS Trial Attorney, 1976-82)…

Can you leave the US and come back on a H1B visa?

You cannot continue to work, earn money from a U.S. source, or travel internationally and reenter the U.S. in H-1B visa status during the 10-day grace period. Your H-4 dependent family may also stay in the U.S. with you during the grace period.

How long can I stay outside US and work from home with valid H-1B?

There is no limit. You can work for as long as you want for any company outside the U.S.

What happens to my H-1B if I leave country?

Employer does NOT pay costs of return trip home: Under U.S. immigration regulations at 8 C.F.R. 214.2(h)(4)(iii)(E), employers must pay the reasonable costs of transporting the H-1B worker back to the worker’s home country. However, if the worker quits, the employer is NOT responsible for paying these costs.

Can you work abroad while on H-1B?

Simple answer is: Yes, H1-B holders can work remotely from a different location, including another country like India. The law permits moving H-1B employees anywhere within “Normal Commuting Distance” of an approved location mentioned within the LCA at the time of filing for the H1-B visa.

Can H-1B worker work remotely?

You can work from home if your H1B petition has your home address listed as the ‘work location’ permanently. You can telecommute occasionally if the home address is not mentioned in the H1B application but your home falls in the same MSA (Metropolitan Statistical Area) as your office.

Can H1B visa holder travel to Europe?

You need your home country passport to visit Europe, depending on it, you may need additionally a specific visa depending on the countries you plan to visit. Then, you will need your H1B visa plus your passport to get back in the USA.

Can you work abroad while on H1B?

Can a foreigner on H1B work remotely from outside the US?

Simple answer is: Yes, H1-B holders can work remotely from a different location, including another country like India.

Can H1B work remotely in USA?

What happens to my H-1B status if I quit my job?

There are multiple ways to remain in status after you quit your job. Perhaps the best way to maintain your status is for a second employer to file an I-129 Petition on your behalf while you are still working for your original H-1B employer.

How do I transfer my H-1B status to another company?

Perhaps the best way to maintain your status is for a second employer to file an I-129 petition on your behalf while you are still working for your original H-1B employer. Once USCIS approves that I-129 petition, you can quit your original job and immediately begin working for your new employer, which ensures no gaps in your status.

Can I apply for H1B after 6 years of work?

On the other hand, a person who had an H1B but worked for fewer than six years may be able to file a new petition without being subject to the cap, even if she has subsequently lived outside of the US for a length of time.

What is the process of getting an H1B visa?

The process of getting an H1B visa is initiated by the employer. This means that you have to find a job and the employer will agree to sponsor you for the U.S government. When you get to the U.S on an H1B visa you have already found a job, and you will work for a certain employer.