H-1B Transfer in Dallas for Employers
Change-of-employer H-1B transfer in Dallas, TX: timeline, documents, and flat $2,999 filing for HR teams. Lawyer-reviewed LCA and I-129.
H-1B transfers in Dallas: what employers should know
Dallas anchors the DFW H-1B corridor alongside Plano and Irving — employers transfer telecom, finance, and IT talent between corporate campuses year-round. Change-of-employer petitions need a new LCA for your Dallas worksite under the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington MSA with prevailing wage aligned to offered salary.
- Downtown Dallas and suburban campuses share DFW MSA wage data — list the actual worksite on the LCA.
- Transfers from Plano or Irving employers still require a full new petition, not an amendment.
- Technology consultant roles may need client letters for third-party worksite placements.
Typical transfer timeline
MSA: Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX. 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 Dallas 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 Dallas
- Software Engineer
- Technology Consultant
- Data Engineer
- Financial Analyst
- Systems Engineer
$2,999 flat · lawyer on every Dallas transfer
We handle LCA, I-129, candidate intake, and USCIS filing for change-of-employer cases in Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX. USCIS government fees are separate.
This page is for informational purposes only and is not legal advice. Consult qualified counsel for your specific case.