Stay in US without salary

[Deepak1234]

My H1B VISA is expiring on July end. Extension has been applied. Now, my current assignment is getting over this month end and I will need to travel back to India as I don't have any other projects available. In this case, can I continue my stay in US without taking salary from my company? Is it legal to continue like that till I get a new project or till I get my VISA extended?

[Jyothis]

On H1b, you need to be on payroll as long as you are in USA. It is not legal to be out of work and out of pay while you are here. It may be safer for you to travel back and come back when you are on payroll

[jairichi]

You can not stay in H1B in US with out being paid

[rahul412]

. In this case, can I continue my stay in US without taking salary from my company? Is it legal to continue like that till I get a new project or till I get my VISA extended?

No, that's not legal. On H1 you have get paid regularly, even when you are on bench.

[JoeF]

In addition to what has been said already, I suggest you find a better employer.

Your employer is very shady if he doesn't pay on bench.

[omshiv]

Do a COS to B1/B2.

[t75]

If the company requires that he return home to remain employed, he should do so.

 

OP,  One job in the US does not give you the right to violate US laws just because you want to remain in the  US.  You can always quit your job and remain an a B2 visa (if you can get it).