h1b and LOA issue please help

[earthdefence]

I am here on H1b

Around 1 year ago my grandmother's (us citizen) health deteriorated and I had to take LOA to take care of her as she has noone else in the USA

I asked for unpaid LOA from employer and he approved. He only asked that I come in about one week every month to do some work, which I did.

Now I have to extend H1b. I have pay stubs for every month but amount is very low because I only worked one week a month. Is that going to be an issue? how do you present this to uscis? I read its ok to take LOA for personal reasons as long as its employee initiated? will I have problems?

please help

thanks

 

[Nancy Mervin]

Hi earthdefence,
As long as it works for your employer and you it shouldn't be a problem with USCIS. Using Form I-539 you can apply to extend the H1b visa and when asked explain truthfully your situation.Good luck!

 

[Jake_Weaver]

you are allowed to take unpaid leave but be prepared to document the reasons for the leave and that you requested the leave and employer did not force you