It is highly recommended that nonimmigrants traveling into the United States with employment based visas, such as H-1B, carry proof of employment with them should the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) or the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) ask for verification of the employment. This would include foreign nationals with H-1B visas who work off-site, such as IT professionals who are sent by their sponsor/employers to clients’ businesses. Such proof can include a recent job letter, and for those already working on the H-1B job, things such as recent pay stubs, tax returns, W-2 Forms, time sheets, weekly reports or other documentation of the company and position.

ICE and USCIS have recently been investigating H-1B nonimmigrants employed by certain “blacklisted” employers. If such an individual does not have evidence of actual employment, they may be found inadmissible. Also, Lawful Permanent Residents who have been convicted of criminal charges after the year 1998 may be detained at entry. Customs and Boarder Patrol (CBP) will want to see a copy of the conviction record. If you have such a conviction, please consult an attorney before traveling outside the U.S. Please consult this office to get thorough legal advice and be properly prepared before traveling internationally.