Working for a previous employer

[pakkya]

Hi Rajiv,

I was working for company X till Aug 2008 and then got my H1-B transferred to Company Y in September 2008. I am currently working full-time for company Y. I had been to India in Jan 2008 and had the H1-B visa stamped on the passport valid till April 2008. I got the H1-B visa renewed after the first three years at company X in April 2008.

Now company X wants me to do some work for them. They had not reported to USCIS or cancelled my H1-B visa when I left the firm.

Here are my questions:

1. Can I still legally work for company X or do I need to file for H1 again?

2. Is it advisable to work for company X as a contractor or work part-time?

3. Do I need to let my current employer know about this arrangement?

Thank you for your time and consideration.

 

[ginnu]

Hi Rajiv,

I was working for company X till Aug 2008 and then got my H1-B transferred to Company Y in September 2008. I am currently working full-time for company Y. I had been to India in Jan 2008 and had the H1-B visa stamped on the passport valid till April 2008. I got the H1-B visa renewed after the first three years at company X in April 2008.

Now company X wants me to do some work for them. They had not reported to USCIS or cancelled my H1-B visa when I left the firm.

Here are my questions:

1. Can I still legally work for company X or do I need to file for H1 again?

2. Is it advisable to work for company X as a contractor or work part-time?
------------------that is better option so that you get wages through Y.
3. Do I need to let my current employer know about this arrangement?
---------------------Yes.
Thank you for your time and consideration.

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