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Re:USCIS Announces Strengthened Integrity Measures for H-1B ... by ojbyrne on Tuesday January 30, 2024 @08:43PM (#39198666)
H1Bs are transferrable. I did it at least twice.
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Re:USCIS Announces Strengthened Integrity Measures for H-1B ... by arcticbull on Tuesday January 30, 2024 @09:47PM (#39199159)
Transfers are cap-exempt, but the new employer still needs to file LCA and hence do the prevailing wage determination. You're effectively applying for a new H-1B for the balance of the time remaining on the first one, exempt from the cap. [1]

[1] https://flag.dol.gov/programs/LCA

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