Multiple H1 multiple employers
Jan 10th 2006, 11:34 am
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Multiple H1 multiple employers
I am working for company A which has sponsored my H1B visa. Now a
start-up company B is ready to let me work as their part-time employee.
Can I work for two different companies on H1-B visa legally?
Will the start-up company B have to sponsor a seperate H1-B for me? How
much will it cost to them?
If the answer is yes to both the above questions then will the company
A find out if company B is sponsoring a separate H1-B visa for me?
Will there be any other issues in future with this arrangement in my GC
etc?
And finally can I volunteer with Start-up B if the H1-B is not
possible?
Thanks in advance to anyone who answers these questions.
start-up company B is ready to let me work as their part-time employee.
Can I work for two different companies on H1-B visa legally?
Will the start-up company B have to sponsor a seperate H1-B for me? How
much will it cost to them?
If the answer is yes to both the above questions then will the company
A find out if company B is sponsoring a separate H1-B visa for me?
Will there be any other issues in future with this arrangement in my GC
etc?
And finally can I volunteer with Start-up B if the H1-B is not
possible?
Thanks in advance to anyone who answers these questions.
Jan 10th 2006, 6:02 pm
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Re: Multiple H1 multiple employers
"Can I work for two different companies on H1-B visa legally? "
Yes, this is perfectly legal and you may do it with the permission of
the CIS.
"Will the start-up company B have to sponsor a seperate H1-B for me?
How much will it cost to them? "
Yes they will have to file a separate H-1B petition and it will cost
them the same as any other initial H-1B petition.
"If the answer is yes to both the above questions then will the company
A find out if company B is sponsoring a separate H1-B visa for me? "
There is no reason why company A would necessarily become aware of your
employment authorization for company B. CIS will not notify them.
"Will there be any other issues in future with this arrangement in my
GC
etc?"
That's a pretty big question, but limiting it to the circumstances you
have described only, the answer is no.
"And finally can I volunteer with Start-up B if the H1-B is not
possible? "
No you may not. "Volunteering" productive employment is illegal in
almost all states. It is seen as an evasion of the wage and hour laws
and employers will be held liable for back pay if this is discovered.
Ron Gotcher
Attorney at Law
http://www.imminfo.com
http://immigration-information.com/forums/index.php
Yes, this is perfectly legal and you may do it with the permission of
the CIS.
"Will the start-up company B have to sponsor a seperate H1-B for me?
How much will it cost to them? "
Yes they will have to file a separate H-1B petition and it will cost
them the same as any other initial H-1B petition.
"If the answer is yes to both the above questions then will the company
A find out if company B is sponsoring a separate H1-B visa for me? "
There is no reason why company A would necessarily become aware of your
employment authorization for company B. CIS will not notify them.
"Will there be any other issues in future with this arrangement in my
GC
etc?"
That's a pretty big question, but limiting it to the circumstances you
have described only, the answer is no.
"And finally can I volunteer with Start-up B if the H1-B is not
possible? "
No you may not. "Volunteering" productive employment is illegal in
almost all states. It is seen as an evasion of the wage and hour laws
and employers will be held liable for back pay if this is discovered.
Ron Gotcher
Attorney at Law
http://www.imminfo.com
http://immigration-information.com/forums/index.php
Jan 12th 2006, 2:11 pm
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Re: Multiple H1 multiple employers
Thanks for the information.
Continuing on the previous question, can I work for $1 for this company
or minimum wage on H1. Is that legal?
Thanks again
Continuing on the previous question, can I work for $1 for this company
or minimum wage on H1. Is that legal?
Thanks again
Jan 12th 2006, 9:11 pm
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Re: Multiple H1 multiple employers
[email protected] wrote on 01/12/06 07:11:
> Thanks for the information.
> Continuing on the previous question, can I work for $1 for this company
> or minimum wage on H1. Is that legal?
The salary for an H1 job has to match or exceed the prevailing wage for that job
in the specific metropolitan region.
So, working for $1 doesn't cut it.
-Joe
--
I am not a lawyer.
For reliable advice, consult a competent immigration attorney.
> Thanks for the information.
> Continuing on the previous question, can I work for $1 for this company
> or minimum wage on H1. Is that legal?
The salary for an H1 job has to match or exceed the prevailing wage for that job
in the specific metropolitan region.
So, working for $1 doesn't cut it.
-Joe
--
I am not a lawyer.
For reliable advice, consult a competent immigration attorney.
Jan 13th 2006, 10:27 pm
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Re: Multiple H1 multiple employers
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[email protected] wrote:
> Thanks for the information.
> Continuing on the previous question, can I work for $1 for this company
> or minimum wage on H1. Is that legal?
As Joe was saying, no. If you are doing it to help a friend start a
business, you could take something else of value, such as a share in the
company, or him providing you with living quarters. Do be aware that you
would still have to pay taxes on this income, even if you receive it in a
different form.
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[email protected] wrote:
> Thanks for the information.
> Continuing on the previous question, can I work for $1 for this company
> or minimum wage on H1. Is that legal?
As Joe was saying, no. If you are doing it to help a friend start a
business, you could take something else of value, such as a share in the
company, or him providing you with living quarters. Do be aware that you
would still have to pay taxes on this income, even if you receive it in a
different form.
- --
Please visit my FAQ at http://www.kkeane.com before asking a question here.
It may answer your question. Remember, I am strictly a layperson without
any legal training. I encourage the reader to seek competent legal counsel
rather than relying on usenet newsgroups.
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