USCIS 2026 Home Office Site Visits: What H-1B Workers Must Know Now

As remote work has become standard across many industries, USCIS has expanded its H-1B site visit program to include home office locations. These unannounced visits are part of the agency's broader effort to verify that H-1B employment conditions match what was certified in the petition, including worksite location, job duties, and salary. When a USCIS officer arrives at a home office, employees should remain calm and professional. Workers are not legally required to allow officers inside their home without a warrant, but cooperation is generally advisable. Employees should contact their employer's HR or legal team immediately before answering substantive questions about their employment. Key items an officer may request to review include proof of employment, pay stubs, work equipment, and a designated workspace. Employers are the primary respondents in H-1B compliance matters, so employees should refrain from making statements that could contradict the employer's filed petition without legal guidance. With USCIS increasing enforcement scrutiny in 2026, H-1B workers at home office locations should proactively ensure their workspace meets LCA (Labor Condition Application) requirements and that their employer has filed any necessary amendments if their remote work location has changed. Failure to update USCIS on worksite changes is one of the most common compliance issues found during site visits. While this article focuses on H-1B status, EB-3 green card holders and applicants should also be aware that USCIS may scrutinize employment conditions during I-485 adjudication, particularly for employer-sponsored petitions where continued employment is required for approval.