H-1B Transfer & Petition in Cleveland — Immigration Lawyer
H-1B transfer and change-of-employer petition in Cleveland, OH — 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 Cleveland: what employers should know
Cleveland employers in healthcare systems, manufacturing tech, and professional services transfer H-1B talent across the Midwest. File a new LCA for the Cleveland-Elyria MSA and a lawyer-reviewed change-of-employer petition.
- Healthcare IT and biomedical roles need clear degree requirements.
- Akron and suburban worksites may use different wage tables — verify MSA.
- Transfers from Columbus or Detroit require full petition prep.
Typical transfer timeline
MSA: Cleveland, OH 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 Cleveland 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 Cleveland
- Software Engineer
- Software Developer
- Data Engineer
- Data Scientist
- Senior Software Engineer
$2,999 flat · lawyer on every Cleveland transfer
We handle LCA, I-129, candidate intake, and USCIS filing for change-of-employer cases in Cleveland, 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.