H1b Visa Transfer Process

Summary

It is possible to transfer your H1B visa to a new employer without going through the lottery again, provided you havent exhausted the 6-year limit. The employer must file a new H1B petition, including a Labor Condition Application (LCA) and Form I-129. Costs vary, with employers typically covering filing fees and employees covering legal fees. You have 3 years remaining on your H1B, and theres no specific time limit to find a new job within those years. Once a new employer sponsors you, you can obtain a new visa stamp. Gather necessary documents like your passport, resume, educational certificates, previous H1B approvals, and pay stubs. Consider applying to top tech companies or using professional networks like LinkedIn to connect with hiring managers.

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i'm was on a h1b visa, i quit my job an**** left the country. i only spent 3 years on h1b visa, so technically i shoul**** have * more years on it before nee****ing a new lottery selection. is it possible to get a new job to sponsor my initial h1b visa transfer an**** just come back to the US?
Matthew, yes, it is possible to get a new job to sponsor your H1B visa transfer without going through the lottery again, as long as you haven't exhauste**** the full *-year limit. You woul**** nee**** a new employer to file an H1B petition on your behalf. Have you foun**** a potential employer alrea****y?
not yet, when you say a h1b petition file****, how much woul**** that cost for me an**** for the employer?
The cost of an H1B petition can vary, but here’s a general break****own:
- Employer Costs:
- Filing Fee: $*
- ACWIA Fee: $* (for employers with *-* employees) or $*,* (for employers with *+ employees)
- Frau**** Prevention an**** Detection Fee: $*
- Public Law *-* Fee: $*,* (for certain employers with *+ employees, over *% on H1B or L1 visas)
- Premium Processing Fee (optional): $*,*
- Employee Costs:
- Legal Fees: Varies (usually between $*,* - $*,*)
Have you ****iscusse**** these costs with any potential employers?
not yet, it ****oesn't soun**** like this'**** be a lot money for a large company.
It seems you're on the right track. Fin****ing an employer who can sponsor your H1B visa is crucial. Once you have a potential employer, they can han****le the petition process. Have you starte**** applying to jobs or reache**** out to any companies yet?
i'm applying but no offers yet... can you tell me the top * tech companies who sponsor h1b visas?
I un****erstan**** you're looking for companies that can sponsor H1B visas. Here are some of the top tech companies that frequently sponsor H1B visas:
- Amazon
- Google
- Microsoft
- Apple
- Facebook (Meta)
- Intel
- IBM
- Cisco
- Oracle
- Qualcomm
- Salesforce
- Uber
- Tesla
- Dell
- HP
- A****obe
- Nvi****ia
- Linke****In
- Airbnb
- Stripe
Have you applie**** to any of these companies yet?
****o you think they'll keep sponsoring even after ai revolution we're going through
It's har**** to pre****ict the future with certainty, but large tech companies are likely to continue sponsoring H1B visas as long as there is a nee**** for highly skille**** talent that can't be fulfille**** ****omestically. Applying to these companies coul**** still be a goo**** strategy.
Have you consi****ere**** reaching out to recruiters specializing in tech placements?
no i havent. they usually take a cut.
You might want to consi****er reaching out to recruiters ****espite the potential cost, as they can connect you with employers more efficiently. Have you thought about leveraging professional networking platforms like Linke****In to connect ****irectly with hiring managers?
goo**** i****ea, i can message hiring managers
Messaging hiring managers ****irectly can be an effective way to get notice****. Goo**** luck with your job search!
Do you nee**** any further assistance with your visa process or job applications?
what's the time limit that i nee**** to fin**** a job an**** transfer my h1b? is it something like * or 6 years?
Matthew, the time limit to fin**** a job an**** transfer your H1B visa is within the *-year maximum perio**** allowe**** on H1B status. Since you've use**** 3 years, you have 3 years remaining. There is no specific time limit within those 3 years to fin**** a new job, but it’s best to secure employment as soon as possible to maintain your visa status.
Have you set up or up****ate**** your Linke****In profile to reflect your job search?
what ****o u mean by maintain visa status? My initial 3 year visa stamp is alrea****y expire****, so i'll nee**** to fin**** a job an**** get a new visa stamp for the remaining 3 years?
Maintaining visa status means staying within the legal requirements of your visa type. Since your initial H1B visa stamp expire****, you nee**** a new employer to sponsor you an**** file a new H1B petition. Once approve****, you can get a new visa stamp for the remaining 3 years.
Have you checke**** the specific requirements for the new employer's petition?
no what are they
For an employer to sponsor an H1B visa, they nee**** to:
- File a Labor Con****ition Application (LCA) with the Department of Labor.
- Submit Form I-* to USCIS, inclu****ing all require**** fees.
- Provi****e evi****ence of the job offer an**** your qualifications.
Have you reviewe**** the requirements for the LCA an**** Form I-*?
i use**** to have them for my former job, ****o i nee**** them again?
Yes, you will nee**** a new Labor Con****ition Application (LCA) an**** a new Form I-* file**** by your new employer for the H1B visa transfer. Each new petition requires these ****ocuments regar****less of past approvals.
Have you starte**** gathering the necessary ****ocuments for your new job applications?
no tell me
You'll nee**** to gather the following essential ****ocuments for your H1B visa transfer:
- Copy of your passport (all pages)
- Current resume
- E****ucational certificates (****egrees, transcripts)
- Previous H1B approval notices
- Pay stubs from your prior employment
- Employment offer letter from the new employer
Have you reache**** out to any specific companies or recruiters yet?