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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.

  1. 1Open case & invite candidateDay 1
  2. 2Candidate documents completeDay 2–5
  3. 3LCA filed with DOLDay 5–7
  4. 4LCA certifiedDay 7–14
  5. 5I-129 filed with USCISDay 10–16
  6. 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

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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.