Working Remotely on H-1B: LCA, Worksite and Moving States
Yes, you can work remotely on H-1B, but your home becomes a worksite that a certified LCA must cover. That is easy if you live near your office. It gets harder when you move.
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Remote work is allowed
DHS rules say a US employer's job offer may include telework, remote work or other off-site work within the United States.
Note the word within. This guide covers remote work from inside the US only.
Your home counts as a worksite
The Labor Department defines place of employment as the physical location where you actually do the work.
If you work from home, your home is that location. Your LCA must cover the area where it sits.
| Employer | H-1B filings | Transfers | Median pay |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amazon.Com Services LLC | 14,047 | 2,382 | $155k |
| Cognizant Technology Solutions US CorpGC frozen | 10,209 | 872 | $110k |
| Ernst & Young U.S. LLP | 9,808 | 269 | $143k |
| Google LLC | 7,899 | 844 | $186k |
| Microsoft CorporationGC frozen | 7,840 | 879 | $173k |
| Tata Consultancy Services LimitedGC frozen | 7,287 | 353 | $86k |
Working from home in the same area
If your home is in the same area of intended employment as your LCA, a new LCA is not generally needed.
Any place in the same Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA) counts, even across state lines.
Your employer must still give notice at the new worksite. It can be paper or electronic for 10 calendar days, or a one-time direct notice such as an email.
Notice is due on or before the day you start working there.
The Labor Department also says an employer offering telework to H-1B workers must offer it to similar US workers.
Moving to another city or state
If you move outside your LCA's area, your employer needs a new LCA for your new home.
Under USCIS's Simeio guidance, the employer must also file an amended petition before you start working from there.
Once that amendment is properly filed, you may start. You do not need to wait for approval.
Moving states often means a new area, but not always. Some MSAs cross state lines, so check before you assume.
Short stays away from home
Short-term placement rules allow work outside your LCA area for up to 30 workdays a year.
The limit can be 60 workdays if you keep an office at your permanent worksite, spend substantial time there and live in that area.
During these stays, your employer must keep paying your required wage. It must also pay lodging, travel, meals and incidental costs.
These rules are for temporary stays. They cannot be your first placement, and employers cannot rotate workers to avoid filing an LCA.
Remote work at cap-exempt employers
Some workers are cap-exempt because they work at a university or qualifying research group. DHS rules say that work can include telework or remote work in the US.
Why this matters more in 2026
Law firms report more requests for evidence about worksites in 2026. USCIS appears to compare LCA addresses with payroll and address records.
A September 18, 2026 executive order told the Labor Department to review previously filed LCAs within 30 days.
As of October 2026, it is safest to keep your real work address and your LCA in sync.
A simple checklist
- Tell HR before you move, not after.
- Ask whether your new home is in the same MSA as your LCA.
- If it is not, wait until the amended petition is filed before working from the new place.
- Keep your payroll address current with your employer.
Finding remote jobs that sponsor H-1B
Remote H-1B jobs exist. The employer files an LCA for the area where you live, pays at least the required wage for that area, and gives notice at your home worksite.
Some employers limit remote roles to certain states or require hybrid work. Ask early where the role can be based.
Search among employers that already file H-1B petitions. You can match sponsor jobs to your resume and see each employer's visa record.
Looking for a role that fits where you live? Browse H-1B jobs or search H-1B sponsors that filed in 2025.
Not legal advice
This is general information, not legal advice, so confirm your situation with an immigration attorney.
Questions
Can I work fully remote on H-1B?
Yes, from inside the US. Your home must be covered by a certified LCA, and your employer must meet the notice rules.
Do I need a new LCA to work from home?
Not if your home is in the same area of intended employment as your LCA. Your employer still has to give notice at the home worksite.
Can I move to another state and keep working remotely?
Usually only after your employer gets a new LCA and files an amended petition. You can start once the amendment is filed.
Can I work from somewhere else for a few weeks?
Short-term placement rules allow up to 30 workdays a year outside your LCA area, sometimes 60. Conditions apply, so ask your employer first.
Are there remote jobs that sponsor H-1B?
Yes. An employer can sponsor a fully remote role inside the US if it files an LCA covering your home area and pays the required wage for that area.
Sources
- 8 CFR 214.2: Special requirements for nonimmigrant classes (Cornell LII)
- U.S. Department of Labor: Fact Sheet #62J, What does place of employment mean?
- U.S. Department of Labor OFLC: H-1B, H-1B1 and E-3 FAQs (Aug. 24, 2023)
- USCIS Policy Memorandum PM-602-0120 (Simeio Solutions final guidance, July 21, 2015)
- 20 CFR 655.735: Short-term placement (Cornell LII)
- RN Law Group: When is an H-1B amendment required? (Feb. 2026)
- CUPA-HR: Trump renews H-1B $100,000 fee and signs executive order on H-1B oversight (Sept. 2026)
