H-1B Transfer Lawyer Atlanta — Change-of-Employer Petition
H-1B transfer and change-of-employer petition in Atlanta, GA — immigration lawyer review on LCA and Form I-129. Flat $2,999 filing with RFE attorney response included.
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H-1B transfers in Atlanta: what employers should know
Atlanta employers in fintech, logistics tech, and enterprise IT regularly hire H-1B workers from other Southeast and national sponsors. Change-of-employer transfers require a new LCA for the Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Alpharetta MSA and lawyer-reviewed I-129 documenting specialty occupation and continuous status.
- Alpharetta and Sandy Springs worksites need correct MSA prevailing wage on the LCA.
- Fintech and logistics tech titles need strong duty-to-degree mapping.
- Transfers from Charlotte or other metros require full new petition — not an amendment.
Typical transfer timeline
MSA: Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Alpharetta, GA. 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 Atlanta 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 Atlanta
- Software Engineer
- Data Analyst
- Technology Consultant
- Business Analyst
- Data Scientist
$2,999 flat · lawyer on every Atlanta transfer
We handle LCA, I-129, candidate intake, and USCIS filing for change-of-employer cases in Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Alpharetta, GA. USCIS government fees are separate.
This page is for informational purposes only and is not legal advice. Consult qualified counsel for your specific case.