out of country for 4 months, will my H1B status expire?

[spatznick]

I am not sure if this is true, but I read that H11B satus expires if no paychecks are written within 60 days.

I am currently on a longer not paid vacation out of the US, will my H1B status expire? My visa will normally expire in 2008, but I left US in August and stopped working at that time.

Thanks.

 

[GotPR?]

H1 won't be expired just by being out of the US for long time. It gets void when petition expires/cancelled, or H1 employment is terminated.

 

[spatznick]

Thanks!
I read posts from people over worried about one month gap while changing jobs, etc., even on valid H1B status. My gap now is some 4 months, besides I am not in the US.

I received last check in August, and I won't receive one until probably March 2007. I was considering working online part time just to have activity, if that matters.

Anyway, does anyone knows if there is an official link/website on this issue? Just to make sure I am fine.

 

[Sc3]

Thanks!
I read posts from people over worried about one month gap while changing jobs, etc., even on valid H1B status. My gap now is some 4 months, besides I am not in the US.

I received last check in August, and I won't receive one until probably March 2007. I was considering working online part time just to have activity, if that matters.

Anyway, does anyone knows if there is an official link/website on this issue? Just to make sure I am fine.

Yes, I believe it is a reason to investigate further. As per my understanding H1 employees can't take time off without pay (though I am not sure how short/long term disability can be explained to USCIS).

Check the following site (I might have been wrong)..
http://www.h1base.com/page.asp?id=132

However, my company, during shutdowns, keeps reminding us that H1 employees cant take time off without pay.

 

[spatznick]

I am not able to find any more information on this. I hope someone on this forum knows a bit more.

Thanks.