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Re:USCIS is challenging an unusually large number of H-1B ap... by KKKKkkkk1 on Tuesday November 07, 2017 @04:20PM (#15647752)
There is no lock. Once you have an H-1B, you can transfer as soon as you get another offer. The lock is on the J-1 and O-1 visas very popular at research orgs. That's where the true indentured servitude happens.
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Re:USCIS is challenging an unusually large number of H-1B ap... by calvinbhai on Tuesday November 07, 2017 @05:52PM (#15648458)
J-1 and O-1 have more shackles. H1b indeed restricts mobility.

IMO, a better law would be to give a green card with 3 yr validity to those on H1b. Then you'll see how the equation changes. Employees on H1b have very few choices due to these locks.

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