> ian-mstm wrote on 03/24/07 09:10:
>
> >> I work for a multinational tech company in the US on an H1B visa. I
> >> am
> >> moving to India as an Expat for 2 years. I have several questions -
> >>
> >> 1. Can I do this while on H1B to continue getting US based
> >> benefits?
> >> 2. My H1B 7th year extension is due in June 2008, Can I file for
> >> this
> >> to
> >> maintain 1 above.
> >> 3. Any other immigration gotchas that I should be careful about?
> >>
> >> Thx
> >>
> >> --
> >
> > The obvious tidbit of information omitted here, is whether or not
> > you're
> > going to be working for this same company while you are in India.
> > You
> > don't specifically say, so there's no way to know for sure what your
> > status will be while you're in India.
>
>
> Sure there is. A person by definition only has a US immigration status
> while in
> the US.
> So, as long as he is abroad, he is not on H1 nor on any other status,
> if he
> works for his US employer or not.
>
> -Joe
> --
> I am not a lawyer.
> For reliable advice, consult a competent immigration attorney.
You know, now that I'm reading it... that makes perfect sense!
Ian
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