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.
| Processing Queue | Priority Date |
|---|---|
| Analyst Review | May 2024 |
| Audit Review | N/A |
| Reconsideration Request to the CO | June 2025 |
Rajiv S. Khanna, US Immigration attorney, provides free immigration help by hosting a free community conference call for US immigration-related questions every Thursday. You can post questions for the call if you are a member of our US Immigration forums. Membership is immediate and free for life. Walk-ins are also permitted.
Rajiv S. Khanna, US Immigration attorney, provides free immigration help by hosting a free community conference call for US immigration-related questions every Thursday. You can post questions for the call if you are a member of our US Immigration forums. Membership is immediate and free for life. Walk-ins are also permitted.
Number 6
Volume XI
Washington, D.C
A. STATUTORY NUMBERS FOR PREFERENCE IMMIGRANT VISAS
This bulletin summarizes the availability of immigrant numbers during September for: “Final Action Dates” and “Dates for Filing Applications,” indicating when immigrant visa applicants should be notified to assemble and submit required documentation to the National Visa Center.
Following is a list of questions recently asked by a USCIS investigator of an H-1B employee working at a client site. If you are a member of our compliance group of employers, attend the free conference call scheduled for employers only on 7th July 2011. Membership in the group is by invitation only.
1. What is your name?
2. Can see your ID card?
3. How long you are in US?
4. Have you been visited your home country?
5. Who are you currently employed with?
6. How long have you been with your employer?
7. What is your job title?
8. What are your wages?