Can I have an H-1B with two part-time employers?

Yes. Although the H-1B is typically tied to a specific employer, it allows what is known as concurrent employment (concurrent H-1B), where you work for more than one company at the same time, including on a part-time basis.

The key point is that each employment relationship is handled separately. To work for two employers simultaneously, each one must file its own petition with USCIS, describing the conditions of that position and demonstrating that the role meets the visa requirements. Approval of one job does not automatically authorize the other: the second goes through the same review and approval process.

• Each employer files an independent H-1B petition.
• Both positions can be part-time, provided they are properly documented.
• Approval of one does not, on its own, guarantee approval of the other.

Since arrangements involving more than one employer add details to track, it is worth confirming the current rules with USCIS and reviewing your situation with a specialist before taking on the second position.

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