Can I work part-time while on H-1B?

Can I work part-time while on H-1B?

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.

Can H-1B work on reduced hours?

Most of the time an H-1B amendment filing is required to reduce an H-1B employee’s salary or hours below the amount listed on their H-1B petition. You may reduce all your workers’ salaries or hours (i.e. from 40 hours down to 35 hours) for no more than a few months.

What happens if I drive Uber on H1B?

No, H1B visa holders cannot become Uber drivers because of the employment restrictions on H1B visas. While H1B visa holders can meet all of Uber’s requirements (like having a certain type of car, a license, and a SSN), driving for Uber would violate the terms of their H1B visa.

Can you work for two H1B employers at the same time?

You cannot work for two H1B employers at the same time unless you have a concurrent H1B approval. Employer B’s H1B secondary application should mention Employer A’s H1B as a primary employer. Employer B has to specifically mention in the H1B application that it is a ‘ CONCURRENT ‘ H1B.

How does H-1B pay apply to part time work?

How H-1B Pay Requirements Apply to Each Part-Time Job. The U.S. Department of Labor requires employers to pay H-1B workers at least the going rate (“prevailing wage”) in their area for the type of work they do, and more if the employer pays more to other workers doing the same job. This requirement applies to part-time as well as to full-time jobs.

Can you still work for employer B after H1B revocation?

Even after approval of employer B’s H1B petition you can continue working for employer A till they revoke your H1B petition.

Do you have to mention employer a in H1B application?

Employer B’s H1B secondary application should mention Employer A’s H1B as a primary employer. Employer B has to specifically mention in the H1B application that it is a ‘ CONCURRENT ‘ H1B. Most H1B worker’s intention is to move to a new employer after the new petition is approved and have a cushion of job safety.

Can a person on H-1B work for more than one employer?

Someone on H-1B with one employer can have a concurrent H-1B with another employer so he or she can work for both employers simultaneously. This type of employment arrangement is not allowed unless the 2nd employer files a “Concurrent H-1B” petition on the H-1B worker’s behalf

How many hours do you have to work to get part time H-1B visa?

A few things to keep in mind on part-time H-1Bs: 1. There is no minimum number of hours required under the regulations to qualify for part-time H-1B status. Part-time employment is anything less than 35 hours.

Can a concurrent H1B be filed for a new employer?

If the new employer can show that Peter’s proposed part time H1B job is a specialty occupation and requires someone with at least a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, then the employer should be able to file a Concurrent H1B on behalf of Peter. He can begin working for the new employer as soon as the petition is filed.

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.