Can I work part-time while on H1B?

Can I work part-time while on H1B?

It is possible for H-1B visa holders to work part-time. A part-time H-1B visa can either be the primary job of the holder, or it can be a concurrent job along with another full-time H-1B visa.

What happens if you change your H-1B status to part time?

Though you can work any number of hours in H-1B status without offending the H-1B rules, a change from full- to part-time work or any other significant change in the number of hours you’re working for a given employer requires filing an amended visa petition with USCIS.

Can a H-1B worker work on a contract?

Part-time workers often work on contract—but this won’t work for H-1B workers. The H-1B rules specifically require an employer-employee relationship. You should therefore insist that you be on the employer’s payroll and receive a W-2 to prove it, as you might well need to show this later on in extending your H status or applying for a green card.

Do you need a W-2 to get an H-1B visa?

The H-1B rules specifically require an employer-employee relationship. You should therefore insist that you be on the employer’s payroll and receive a W-2 to prove it, as you might well need to show this later on in extending your H status or applying for a green card.

How long can you stay in the US as an H-1B?

However, if you have actually been staying outside the U.S. part of the time, coming to the U.S. periodically to work in H-1B status, then you can add the time you were outside the U.S. back onto the end of your authorized stay to stretch it beyond six years.

Can I work part time with a H1B status?

You can work part time while being in H-1B status but NOT on an EAD. Your second employer must offer you a job the qualifies for H-1B status and file a visa petition for you. You can have multiple H-1B employers but do not qualify for an EAD unless you filed for adjustment of status which does not seems to be the case.

What is the maximum length of time a H1B worker?

A foreign worker with an H-1B visa can stay in the U.S. for a maximum of six years (plus extensions in certain circumstances, discussed below). The H-1B visa and status is initially valid for three years and can then be extended for another three years.

When does a H-1B get approved?

H1B regular application processing time is 3 months to 1 year for approvals. H1B premium processing is getting approval within 1 to 15 days of filing.

What is the maximum duration of a H1B visa?

The general rule is that the maximum period of stay in H1B visa status is six years. H1B visa holders are eligible for a total maximum stay of six years. The six-year limit includes time spent on the H1B visa with another employer. The initial H1B petition may cover a period up to three years.