How do I transfer my H1B to another company?
The H1B transfer process is the process of changing the employer while while you are in the U.S on an H1B visa. The condition to accept the new job offer is that you still have a valid H1B visa. You can then initiate the H1B transfer status, which could take several months.
What is the difference between H1B and H-1B visa transfer?
One difference between the initial H1B visa and the H1B visa transfer is the lack of a visa cap. The H1B visa has a cap of 65,000 people annually that can get this visa. But the H1B transfer has no visa cap. So if you already have an H1B visa, you do not go through the H1B lottery.
What is H1B transfer processing time?
H1B Transfer Processing Time. The processing time for H1B change employers typically takes between 3 and 8 weeks. If needed, the employer may request premium processing to expedite the H1B visa transfer processing time.
What are the common scenarios for H1B transfer applications?
Below are the various common scenarios : H1B Transfer Applicant Outside of US, never visited US. USCIS looks at the H1B transfer applicant’s status and verifies, if the applicant has maintained proper status in US, in order to approve the petition.
How much does H1B transfer premium processing cost?
The answer from USCIS might be positive or negative. However, if the applicant wants the processing to go faster, they will have to pay the H1B transfer premium processing. The fee for this service is quite high, around $1,225. But if you choose this method of processing, it will only take 15 to 30 days to process your application.
How much does it cost to hire an employee on H1B?
The American Competitiveness and Workforce Improvement Act of 1998 (ACWIA) Fee – which is $750 for employers with less than 25 full time employees in the U.S and $1,500 for employers with more than 25 full time employees in the U.S The Public Law Fee – $4,000 if the employer has more than 50 employees, and 50% of them are on H1B or L visas.
What happens to H-1B when you change jobs?
If the person is currently working on an H-1B visa for one employer (or has worked in the recent past), and when such person changes jobs to another employer, the new employer has to file a new H-1B petition for the employee. Many people, including some immigration attorneys, call this process an “H1 transfer”.
What is the processing time for H1B transfer documents?
The processing time for the H1B transfer documents is dependent on the method of processing. The processing time of a H1B visa transfer takes 1 to 4 months to process under a regular procedure and 15 to 30 days for premium processing.