H-1B Transfer in Boston for Employers
Change-of-employer H-1B transfer in Boston, MA: timeline, documents, and flat $2,999 filing for HR teams. Lawyer-reviewed LCA and I-129.
H-1B transfers in Boston: what employers should know
Boston and Cambridge employers transfer biotech, fintech, and research talent between universities, hospitals, and startups. The Boston-Cambridge-Newton MSA carries high prevailing wages — LCA wage level must match offered salary.
- Cambridge vs. Boston worksites need correct LCA entries for multi-location employers.
- Research Scientist and biostatistician roles need tailored specialty-occupation evidence.
- Cap-exempt university transfers differ from cap-subject corporate transfers.
Typical transfer timeline
MSA: Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH. Timelines vary by document speed and DOL/USCIS workload.
- 1Open case & invite candidateDay 1–3
- 2Candidate documents completeDay 7–14
- 3LCA filed with DOLDay 14–18
- 4LCA certifiedDay 21–28
- 5I-129 filed with USCISDay 25–35
- 6USCIS receipt (I-797C)Day 30–42
Documents for Boston 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 Boston
- Research Scientist
- Software Engineer
- Data Scientist
- Biostatistician
- Associate
$2,999 flat · lawyer on every Boston transfer
We handle LCA, I-129, candidate intake, and USCIS filing for change-of-employer cases in Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH. USCIS government fees are separate.
This page is for informational purposes only and is not legal advice. Consult qualified counsel for your specific case.