H1 B employer sent me back to offshore till new project; family in USA. What is my and their status?

iam4friendz

Registered Users (C)
Hi.

Background:

I came (with wife and daughter) on H1B, 5 months back to work for employer's client.
Because the project got terminated last month, my employer has sent me back to my home country to work from their off shore office on another project till they find another USA project for me on H1B.
My wife and daughter temporarily still staying in USA with their relative for now (for financial reason of travel)

Questions:
Q1. What is the maximum time gap for which I can be off shore(?) & then come back to USA to work for the same employer on the same H1B?
Does H1B even stay valid if I come back from USA to my home country?
Q2. While I am in home country in between H1B based assignments, are my wife & daughter eligible to stay in USA?

Thanks
best regards
 
Top