Getting paid in US while working from India without an H1B

[vinit10]

I'm currently on the OPT, which ends in December. I'll return to India in December. While I'm there, my employer will file for my H1B so that I can return in October 2013.

However, my employer also wants me to work from India during the 9 months I'll spend in India, and he wants to pay me in my US bank account. Can I legally get money in my US bank account while I'm in India without an H1B?

Thanks!

[shandan]

I do not see any problems, as USCIS does not care about you when you are not Physcially in US.

There can be tax implications since you will have US earnings and those will be reported to IRS, so you need to clear the scenario with the company HR and your tax consultant.

[pontevecchio]

Only tax implications vis a vis India. Otherwise go ahead.

[nineballs]

No worries. Its the best deal ever. Getting paid in US dollars while working from India. Go Ahead dude and have fun. Just hire a CPA to handle your taxes next year.