I went to Nepal in January 2011 and came back in Feb 2011. In that trip, I got my my H1b visa stamped on my passport. I never had any clue about this "Shram Certificate" and the Airport officials also didn't ask for this certificate. Now while I'm going through the discussions for this certificate, I am surprised and curious at the same time. Is it required by our law? I mean is it mentioned somewhere in government policies that H1B holders of US need this certificate?