H-1B Transfer & Petition in Los Angeles — Immigration Lawyer
H-1B transfer and change-of-employer petition in Los Angeles, CA — 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 Los Angeles: what employers should know
Los Angeles employers in entertainment tech, aerospace, and healthcare transfer engineers and analysts from national sponsors year-round. The sprawling LA metro spans multiple MSAs — your LCA must list the actual worksite (Westside, Downtown, Orange County border) and correct prevailing wage before DOL filing.
- UCLA, USC, and hospital sponsors may qualify for cap-exempt paths — confirm eligibility.
- Entertainment and media tech titles need strong specialty-occupation documentation.
- Transfers from Bay Area or San Diego employers require full new LCA and I-129 prep.
Typical transfer timeline
MSA: Los Angeles, CA 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 Los Angeles 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 Los Angeles
- 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 Los Angeles, CA 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.