I have been out of the country for 9 months, technically not working for my employer but they still have me on their H1B. They want me to come back and resume my employment. My visa is valid til mid 2009.
Can i go back to the US without any problems?
Can an employer have you on staff but not pay salary or taxes, since I couldnt work for them for the past few months.
I saw this on the USCIS website:
Q : Must an H-1B alien be working at all times?
As long as the employer/employee relationship exists, an H-1B alien is still in status. An H-1B alien may work in full or part-time employment and remain in status. An H-1B alien may also be on vacation, sick/maternity/paternity leave, on strike, or otherwise inactive without affecting his or her status.
Anyone have any advice of information?
Thanks so much!
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Can i go back to the US without any problems?
Can an employer have you on staff but not pay salary or taxes, since I couldnt work for them for the past few months.
I saw this on the USCIS website:
Q : Must an H-1B alien be working at all times?
As long as the employer/employee relationship exists, an H-1B alien is still in status. An H-1B alien may work in full or part-time employment and remain in status. An H-1B alien may also be on vacation, sick/maternity/paternity leave, on strike, or otherwise inactive without affecting his or her status.
Anyone have any advice of information?
Thanks so much!
A.
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