Can H1B work from home outside the US?

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 I have two address on H1B?

You can have multiple work location in your H1B application including both home and office addresses.

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

The initial maximum period of validity is three years (sometimes less), and that is not changed or extended by any time spent outside the US. The clock keeps ticking on the three-year period even while you are abroad.

How many months can I stay outside US with H1B visa?

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)…

Is H1B location specific?

Importantly, the H-1B visa is location specific, meaning the H-1B employee is only authorized to work at the worksite(s) listed in the H-1B petition. For most employers, the worksite location listed in the H-1B petition is an office location of the employer.

Can Opt work remotely?

Students currently participating in OPT, including STEM OPT, may work remotely if their employer has an office outside the United States or the employer can assess student engagement using electronic means. Students participating in STEM OPT do need to submit an updated Form I-983 to report remote work.

Can I work from home on H-1B visa?

Should the employee be working from a home work location that is outside of the normal commuting distance, this exception would not apply, and an amended H-1B petition, adding the home work location, may be required.

What is H-1B visa location specific?

Importantly, the H-1B visa is location specific, meaning the H-1B employee is only authorized to work at the worksite (s) listed in the H-1B petition. For most employers, the worksite location listed in the H-1B petition is an office location of the employer.

Can a H1B visa sponsor change the location of work?

The amended LCA was always required for location changes, but a legal case added another layer of compliance for H1B visa sponsors. The change in location also means that the employer will have to file an amended H1B visa petition before transferring the employee to the new worksite.

What happens if I move my H1B work site?

Previously, moving locations was not a major issue for employees on an H1B, but a ruling in 2015 by the USCIS has changed that. Now, any change in the employee’s worksite will be seen as a ‘material change’ to the original H1B petition, and will require an amended LCA to be filed with the new worksite.