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Can You Hold Two Jobs on an H-1B at the Same Time?

Zeng Law Group, PLLC
2 days ago
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Can you work for two employers at the same time on H-1B?


Yes. H-1B workers can work for multiple employers, but the second employer must file a concurrent H-1B petition on your behalf. The process is generally similar to a regular H-1B petition: the employer must obtain a certified Labor Condition Application (LCA), prepare an employer support letter, and file Form I-129, selecting “concurrent employment” on the form.


Under the H-1B portability rules, eligible workers may begin working for the second employer once USCIS receives a properly filed concurrent H-1B petition, without waiting for approval. If the concurrent petition is denied, that does not automatically invalidate your original H-1B approval. As long as your original H-1B remains valid and you continue to meet the applicable status and employment requirements, you may continue working for your original employer, but you must stop working for the second employer.


There is no specific numerical limit on concurrent H-1B employers, but your work arrangements must be realistic, and you must have enough time to fulfill the responsibilities of each position. In our experience, working for two or three employers is more common, with some positions being part-time. Concurrent H-1B employment can also include remote work, provided it complies with the applicable H-1B and LCA requirements, including those concerning work locations. If you are interested in filing a concurrent H-1B petition, contact our office to discuss your situation.


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H-1B可以同时为两个雇主工作吗？


可以，持有H-1B身份的人可以同时为多个雇主工作，但第二个雇主需要为你提交Concurrent H-1B申请。申请流程与普通H-1B申请基本相同，需要提交LCA（劳工条件申请）、准备雇主申请信（petition letter），并递交I-129表格，在表格中选择“concurrent employment”，即同时受雇。


根据H-1B portability规则，符合相关条件的申请人，在移民局收到正式递交的Concurrent H-1B申请后，就可以为第二个雇主开始工作，无须等待批准。如果Concurrent H-1B申请被拒，并不意味着原来的H-1B也失效；只要原有的H-1B仍然有效，且你继续符合相关身份和雇佣要求，就可以继续为原来的雇主工作，但需要停止为第二个雇主工作。


法律没有明确规定可以同时为多少个雇主工作，但实际工作安排必须合理，确保你有足够的时间和精力履行每份工作的职责。从我们的办理经验来看，比较常见的是两个或三个雇主，其中部分职位属于兼职。Concurrent H-1B也可以远程工作，但仍需符合H-1B和LCA对工作地点等方面的要求。如果你也希望提交Concurrent H-1B申请，不妨联系我们，聊聊你的具体情况。


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