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.

What happens to h1b 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 I work remotely while on F-1 visa?

An F-1 student cannot work remotely for an employer in another country without an EAD work permit.

How long can you be 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.

Can I work remotely while on my H1B visa?

This is true even if you continue working remotely for the US company while you are abroad. The time you spend working abroad does not count toward your 6 year maximum H1b limit.

Can a H-1B visa holder move to another location?

In addition, an amended H-1B petition must be filed with USCIS to include the new location. If the remote work location is for under 60 days in a calendar year, the DOL allows an exception and the employer doesn’t have to file for a new LCA as long as the employer is able to show that the H-1B nonimmigrant maintains ties to the home worksite.

Can an H1B worker work outside the MSA?

Yes, an employer can allow an H1B worker to work outside the MSA location, but there are some requirements to keep in mind. To authorize someone to work outside the MSA location, the employer will have to pay the required wage as per the original LCA for another location. Costs of lodging will have to be dealt with as well by the employer.

What happens to my H1B status if I travel abroad?

Even if you currently have H1b status and have not used up all your H1b time, you are not in H1b status when you travel abroad. This is true even if you continue working remotely for the US company while you are abroad.