Government Shutdown – Impact on Immigration Matters

Question details

1. Our employees are deployed at government sites. Are we still obliged to pay the H-1 wage?

2. Can we ask such employees to use their paid leave?

ANSWER

A1. Yes. In my view, that obligation continues unabated.

A2. No. If the employees voluntarily wish to do so for their convenience, I feel that would be legal. But the employer may not force employees to do so.

Nonimmigrant Visas

Profession/Occupation

Immigration Law