Can I work for an outside US company while being in the H1B cap-gap where the petition is filed during the grace period?

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   Giacomo BeharPro

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   Answered January 12, 2013 10:51. Most likely yes, if the employer is foreign, located abroad and compensates you from abroad.
   That would be the ideal world solution. It would be best for that employer to pay and deposit your salary to an account abroad.

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   Gen Kimura

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   Answered January 15, 2013 07:22. No. That would be an unauthorized employment. You work in the U.S. and receive compensation for your service. It does not matter where the money comes from.

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   Dean P MurrayPro

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   Answered January 12, 2013 12:55. I agree with my colleague.

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   Sufen Hilf

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   Answered January 13, 2013 10:32. I agree with the above attorneys. Make sure your pay checks are not from any US companies.

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