Perdiem /LCA...Urgent

[nagarjuna.m]

Hello!!

 

I have visa interview in 3 weeks and i have few questions..

1. I travel to multiple locations for the same client & I have perdiem on my paystubs..what document proof should I be carrying?

 

           Is the scanned copies of hotel & food receipts enough or do I need to carry the original receipts?

 

            Anyone with Perdiem on paystubs, can you guys share your experience..

 

1. My LCA states salary as 73 K and my gross salary on pay stubs is 135 k which includes 20 k for perdiem (with receipts) and net pay is 115k, would it be a problem?

 

Please respond as soon as you can..

 

Thank you very much..

 

 

[rohang]

no issue. as you base is > LCA amount.

 

generally issue comes if base+misc > LCA but base itself is less than LCA.

[JoeF]

Per diem does not count as salary.

[nagarjuna.m]

Thank you guys..

 

Do i need to carry original receipts or scanned copies are enough?

 

Also, do i need to have the expense reports that i submit to my company?

 

Also, does per diem mean that company has to pay the amount set by GSA or can they pay only based on the actual receipts?

E.g.: If the perdiem meal rate for the location is $70,but the actual receipts are only for $40..does company have to still pay $70 or can they pay only $40..what is the standard procedure?

[Parker]

Thank you guys..

 

Do i need to carry original receipts or scanned copies are enough?

 

Also, do i need to have the expense reports that i submit to my company?

 

Also, does per diem mean that company has to pay the amount set by GSA or can they pay only based on the actual receipts?

E.g.: If the perdiem meal rate for the location is $70,but the actual receipts are only for $40..does company have to still pay $70 or can they pay only $40..what is the standard procedure?

they pay only for the bills you put in.....

[ajaysharma]

nagarjuna - per diems are as per company policy, it has nothing to do with your salary. What you are mentioning doesn't sound like per-diem to me. 

 

Typically per-diems are flat rate - you get $xx and need not show receipts. What you're mentioning is essentially a travel reimbursement policy with a ceiling ($70). This has nothing to do with H1 paperwork. I've personally never heard anywhere that you need to show expense reports for visa interviews.

[nagarjuna.m]

Thank you all...

 

I have perdiem on my paychecks since I travel to multiple client locations…so if visa officer asks me about why I have perdiem..what should be my response and would I be asked for any proof? If yes, what should I be taking with me for proof?

[nalla85]

Hello,

 

Can you please let me know how was your interview? Were you asked any questions regarding perdiem? If yes, then can you let us know what did you answer?

 

Thanks in advance.