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H-1B transfers in Cincinnati: what employers should know

Cincinnati employers in consumer goods, healthcare, and enterprise IT transfer H-1B workers from Midwest and national sponsors. File a new LCA for the Cincinnati MSA and a lawyer-reviewed change-of-employer I-129.

  • CPG and analytics roles need specialty-occupation evidence.
  • Northern Kentucky worksites may share Cincinnati MSA wage data but need distinct LCAs.
  • Transfers from Columbus or Indianapolis require full petition prep.

Typical transfer timeline

MSA: Cincinnati, OH metro area. 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 Cincinnati 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 Cincinnati

  • Software Engineer
  • Software Developer
  • Data Engineer
  • Data Scientist
  • Senior Software Engineer

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We handle LCA, I-129, candidate intake, and USCIS filing for change-of-employer cases in Cincinnati, OH 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.