[fourier_mode]

Yeah, but as it was pointed out -- it could be done by a 6 month visit visa and still the payment comes through at the site in India. So technically the employee could be working for the outsourced outlet and there should be no requirement of a work visa.

[zaroth]

Pretty sure that’s illegal.

[pandaman]

Not a lawyer but apparently the term "B1 in lieu of H1" exists and is mentioned by more-or-less reputable lawyers on the web.