Hello Friends,
Im currently in H1b, and working full-time. But I am also doing some side work for a few people. I get paid in check. Is this going to cause a problem to me in future? Please enlighten me. Also, if you know current status on EB3, please let me know as well.

Do you have H1B approved for the Sidework too? If not , that's an immigration Violation...

For the above question. The simple answer is you cannot, unless you have approved H1Bs from all parties.

I too have a question reagarding H1B salary. Can an employer increase an employee's salary ( i mean by a lot ..like $20,000) without amending the H1B petition. The duties have not changed significantly, but the amount of work has increased, and hence the raise.

Thanks!

On H1B you are supposed to receive Salary equal to or greater than the Prevailing Wage Rate..

Thanks for comments guys.

pyaradeshbasiharu



















I do not have h1b for side job, but I did not fill out any employment form or gave my SSN. Would this still get me in trouble? You  may think im being greedy for doing this but my full-time employer is paying me very low(40s) and I have been working for them 2+ yrs.

Sorry i used the word "greedy" but u can't work for other employer..

Thanks pyaradeshbasiharu, you're right. appreciate your suggestions.

Thanks Pyaradeshbasiharu,

So, there is no need to file a H1B petition for significant increase in salary, just filing an ammended LCA is sufficient?

Again, just to make it clear..no need to file an I129?

Please let me know.

Were  u getting the Salary Greater than or equal to the  Prevailing Wage rate Mentioned in LCA?

If yes then..U don't have to worry About Anything ,not even LCA or I-129..U should be fine..But if Your work Location has changed and that has resulted in the Increase in Salary, u have to file H1B Amendment.

"Generally, an amended H1B petition must be filed where work location is changed if the change is not covered by the LCA; change of person’s duties from one specialty occupation to another; or there is a material change in the terms and conditions of employment."

Thanks again,

Yes it has always been greater than the prevailing wage. And no, the work location has not changed and the duties have not changed (yet). So if the duties change I will file amended H1B (this would mean both LCA and I129, right?)

So, basically I am safe to take any amount of increase, since they have no language for that. This is pretty cool..

 

Regards.

"change of person’s duties from one specialty occupation to another; or there is a material change in the terms and conditions of employment"