Short-term placement

Short-term placement allows an H-1B nonimmigrant to work at any worksite(s) in an area of employment not listed on the employer's approved LCA(s) provided it does not exceed a total of 30 workdays in a one-year period for any H-1B nonimmigrant at any worksite or combination of worksites in the area. Some placements may be extended to no more than a total of 60 workdays in a one-year period where the employer is able to show the following: (1) the H-1B nonimmigrant continues to maintain an office or work station at his/her permanent worksite; (2) the H-1B nonimmigrant spends a substantial amount of time at the permanent worksite in a one-year period; and (3) the H-1B nonimmigrant's U.S. residence or place of abode is located in the area of the permanent worksite and not in the area of the short-term worksite(s).