H-1B Transfer & Petition in Arlington — Immigration Lawyer
H-1B transfer and change-of-employer petition in Arlington, VA — immigration lawyer and attorney review on LCA and Form I-129. Flat $2,999 filing for HR teams.
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H-1B transfers in Arlington: what employers should know
Arlington, Virginia employers in defense, consulting, and federal-adjacent tech transfer H-1B workers across the DC metro daily. Change-of-employer cases require a new LCA for the Washington-Arlington-Alexandria MSA.
- Third-party worksite petitions may need end-client letters.
- Consulting titles need strong specialty-occupation documentation.
- McLean and Reston worksites share MSA wage data but need distinct LCAs.
Typical transfer timeline
MSA: Arlington, VA metro area. Timelines vary by document speed and DOL/USCIS workload.
- 1Open case & invite candidateDay 1
- 2Candidate documents completeDay 2–5
- 3LCA filed with DOLDay 5–7
- 4LCA certifiedDay 7–14
- 5I-129 filed with USCISDay 10–16
- 6USCIS receipt (I-797C)Day 14–21
Documents for Arlington transfers
From employer
- Detailed job description and offered salary
- Worksite address for LCA posting
- Federal Employer Identification Number (FEIN)
- Signatory authority for DOL/USCIS forms
From candidate
- Passport and U.S. visa stamps
- All prior H-1B I-797 approval notices
- Current I-94 record
- 3–6 months recent pay stubs from current H-1B employer
- Degree certificates, transcripts, and resume
Full checklist: HR document checklist · Printable employer checklist
Common transfer roles in Arlington
- Software Engineer
- Software Developer
- Data Engineer
- Data Scientist
- Senior Software Engineer
$2,999 flat · lawyer on every Arlington transfer
We handle LCA, I-129, candidate intake, and USCIS filing for change-of-employer cases in Arlington, VA metro area. USCIS government fees are separate.
This page is for informational purposes only and is not legal advice. Consult qualified counsel for your specific case.