Temp job during long processing period

[gspark]

Hey there. I was unemployed when my employer University initiated the petition for me. They've fixed the start date in November.

Am I allowed to take up a temp job now, in my home country? I'm hella bored till Nov.

[pontevecchio]

Yes. You will need the H1 visa stamp to return up to 10 days before the start date.

[JoeF]

A job in your home country has no influence on your H1 application.

Of course you can work in your home country.

[gspark]

Thank you ponteveccio and joef.