QUESTION
Is it Illegal to move to new State for H1b Visa Holders
Asked on Jun 03rd, 2016 on Immigration - Indiana
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Hey, I am an H1b visa holder. My H1B Amendment has been filed on 3rd of May 2016 and I started working on the Fedex Tracking Number that prove the acceptance of document by USCIS on 3rd of May 2016. I have now receipt notice also by USCIS that shows 3rd of May 2016 as receipt data and notice date as 11th May 2016. I moved 7 days prior from 3rd of May 2016 from my old place to new place to arrange Apartments and all, Is it Illegal?
1 ANSWER
You are not required to live in any particular state as an H-1B holder. However, living in a state other than where your place of employment can raise questions about whether you maintained your status by working for the sponsoring employer. When transferring from one employer or job location to another, you may start employment with the new employer as of the date USCIS receives the H-1B amendment or transfer. You can read more about H-1B at http://myattorneyusa.com/work-visas.
Answered on Jun 03rd, 2016 at 2:10 PM