This nonimmigrant classification applies to people who wish to perform services in a specialty occupation, services of exceptional merit and ability relating to a Department of Defense (DOD) cooperative research and development project, or services as a fashion model of distinguished merit or ability.
Can H-1B Workers Work Remotely from Outside the USA? The Legal Reality vs. Enforcement Practice
The remote work revolution has fundamentally changed how we think about employment, but for H-1B workers, the question of working from outside the USA, for example, India, creates a complex web of legal and practical considerations. This article addresses the most pressing questions we receive from H-1B workers and their employers about remote work abroad, cutting through the confusion to provide practical guidance.