unpaid leave

[jackhardy]

Hello, I am currently working part time on a H1-B visa in the USA. Can I take upaid leave for 3 months for personal reasons/family reasons without having my status affected? I don't plan on leaving the country. Thanks for your feedback.

[t75]

It depends on the actual reason. A limited number may qualify for a leave equal to that which would be granted a USC or LPR in the same situation. Just wanting to take a leave without pay places you OOS.

 

If you qualify for a dependent status, COS to that.

[jairichi]

 

Hello, I am currently working part time on a H1-B visa in the USA. Can I take upaid leave for 3 months for personal reasons/family reasons without having my status affected? I don't plan on leaving the country. Thanks for your feedback.

 

Sorry, you cannot. You need to be paid while you are on H1B.

[rahul412]

 

Hello, I am currently working part time on a H1-B visa in the USA. Can I take upaid leave for 3 months for personal reasons/family reasons without having my status affected? I don't plan on leaving the country. Thanks for your feedback.

 

Their is no unpaid leave in H1. File for COS or leave US and enter again on H1.

[pontevecchio]

Do you have a spouse in H1 status?

[JoeF]

Unpaid leave while in the US is pretty much impossible nowadays.

Blame the fraud consulting companies who forced people on an unpaid leave to illegally avoiding paying on bench.

[t75]

Maternity leave is a valid reason if the employer does not provide paid benefit for USCs and LPRs in the same circumstances.

 

When in doubt, OP, speak with HR and/or an attoney to confirm your benefit eligibility.

[jackhardy]

I don't have a spouse in H1 status.

[jairichi]

I don't have a spouse in H1 status.

So, in that case if you would like to stay here on H1B status you need to be paid.