H1 cancelled if on bench

[babbu9]

Hi
I recently heard about new regulations that would cancel the H1 visa if you are one bench for a certain time.

How far is it true.

Please inform.

[DMX17]

I don't think it is true. You for sure lose your status if you are on bench and not getting paid per the LCA/offer. This creates issue in future transfers and GC.

[txh1b]

It is not a new regulation. It has been the rule since the inception of the H1b program.

Benching without pay is illegal!!

Employers are now **** in their pants due to recent ICE arrests and forcing H1b cancellations on their own. In the past, they used to have a string of hope to make some $$ anytime this sleeping (benching) employee gets a project. Looks like these people realized that it is not worth spending time in jail.

[orion]

It is not a new regulation. It has been the rule since the inception of the H1b program.

Benching without pay is illegal!!

Employers are now **** in their pants due to recent ICE arrests and forcing H1b cancellations on their own. In the past, they used to have a string of hope to make some $$ anytime this sleeping (benching) employee gets a project. Looks like these people realized that it is not worth spending time in jail.

hahaha well said! and truly...