I'm a UK citizen/resident employed remotely by a US company. What's the chances of getting an H1B visa? [closed]

I'm a UK citizen working in London. For three years, I have been a writer employed by a company based in the USA. It's fair to say I'm indispensable but I do not have any formal writing qualifications.

I want to ask my employer about sponsoring a work visa for me so I can stay in America for a while. From what I understand, an H1B is the best option? But before I bother them, I'd like to know if I'm overlooking something and it's a waste of time? Or is there a chance?

The biggest issue is that I can work remotely, meaning there is no need for me to be in the country. On the flip side of that, surely if I'm earning their money, they'd prefer it if I spent it in their economy and their tax system?

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How long can a person on H1B work remotely outside US for a US company?

You will be able to work, but only for 30 days. Therefore, you will have to file a new LCA for that particular location, as well as an Amendment for it before you reach the 30 days term.

Can we work remotely on H1B?

H1B workers must leave the country in order to obtain a work permit. Remote employees and H1B visa holders in the United States are allowed to work on a contract, full-time, or salary basis for a company headquartered in the United States.

Can I work remotely in the US without a visa?

Tourist visas do not allow you to work as employed in the issuing country. But, they do not prohibit you from doing your 'home' work while on vacation. So anyone from anywhere who is working on their laptop or smartphone while on short or long vacation is not under any penalty.

Can I stay more than 6 months outside US with H1B?

Normally first H1B visa is granted for any no. of months but maximum upto three years. Then if your employer applies for extension of Visa suppose for 3 years, the authority can deny or extend for any no. of months but maximum upto three years but total period cannot exceed 6 years.

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