H4 to H1 help

[skd1900]

Hi all,

I am trying to make a decision on applying for H1B this year for my wife (currently on H4) through company A. Considering thats its difficult to find a job given the current economic crisis,
(1) How long can someone legally be on H1B and not get paid (running paystubs ourselves looks like an expensive proposition) ?
(2) Can the company A be based of New York while we reside (and intend to find projects) in west coast ?

Thanks a lot in advance.

Best Regards,
SKD

 

[kabkaba]

Hi all,

I am trying to make a decision on applying for H1B this year for my wife (currently on H4) through company A. Considering thats its difficult to find a job given the current economic crisis,
(1) How long can someone legally be on H1B and not get paid (running paystubs ourselves looks like an expensive proposition) ?

0 days. Running paystubs yourself? Don't even consider it, it is tax fraud. You will get into double trouble.

(2) Can the company A be based of New York while we reside (and intend to find projects) in west coast ?

LCA must mention job location


Thanks a lot in advance.

Best Regards,
SKD

The employer must apply only if they have a job for her.

 

[skd1900]

Thanks a lot for your help kabkaba