Any US colleagues on H1B— have you worked remotely for a few weeks from your home country? Is it possible without disrupting status?

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Usually a big no in consulting since it causes a lot of tax implications (not to forget the security risk/federal data laws). Best to check with your project PPMD.

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Yes, no issues

60 days is the official limit to work outside of USA on H1-B.

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I was told by HR no problem bc it’s not like I’m there for “a month” where tax implications come into play. Idk though

You’ll not have any issues with the visa status. The only issues to consider include work-life balance (since you’ll land up working off hours) and your firm’s policies.

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