H1-B FMLA My father living in India has cancer.

Apr 17 16 Comments

I will complete a year at my employer in the next 6 months. Can anyone help me with what paperwork I might need to get an FMLA through once I cross the 1 year mark.

Also has anyone been in this situation

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    wfyvv

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    wfyvv
    Not sure about FMLA but prayers and good wishes for your father’s recovery.
    Apr 17 0
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    EOcW23

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    EOcW23
    H1B generally requires an employer to pay the worker continuously.

    FMLA is generally unpaid time off which causes a conflict.

    To be eligible you’d need to have your employer pay you during the leave period.

    Your best bet is to talk to your manager and HR.

    You’ll need to do that at some point in any case.

    Wish you the best for your dad.
    Apr 17 3
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      EOcW23

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      EOcW23
      There are other issues though with unpaid fmla, h1B and leaving the country.

      Part of the problem is that there are two different governmental entities involved, INS and DOL.

      It’s possible but not simple.

      They just need to talk to their HR and take it from there.

      I don’t understand why people ask these questions on blind. The best and first place to ask is their manager/HR. They have to do that regardless so might as well just ask right from the start.
      Apr 17
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      wawY45

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      wawY45
      New, I don't understand why you think these questions have to be asked to manager/HR. If manager/HR knew answers for all our questions, there'd be no need for Blind.

      Or if the questions are as trivial and universal as you allude, where every manager/HR knows the answers, then why not ask on Blind?

      Also, any FMLA you take, even if STDI, is "unpaid". The 60% of base you get is considered "unpaid". Doesn't preclude folks on visa from taking it.
      Apr 17
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    jhatjivan

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    jhatjivan
    Maybe you can transfer to India for sometime and work from there. You can come back by activating your H-1B again without going through the lottery.
    Apr 17 5
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    Jernbek🍌🚂

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    Jernbek🍌🚂
    No idea but just came here to offer prayers for your fathers recovery and good health.
    Apr 17 0
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    yamiyikes

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    yamiyikes
    Similar situation here, though I’m european and on L1 visa. Really hope you’re manager/company will give u the support needed
    Apr 17 0