H-1B Transfer & Petition in Philadelphia — Immigration Lawyer
H-1B transfer and change-of-employer petition in Philadelphia, PA — 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 Philadelphia: what employers should know
Philadelphia employers across Center City, University City, and suburban campuses transfer H-1B workers in healthcare, pharma, and fintech. Change-of-employer petitions use Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington MSA prevailing wage — each worksite needs its own certified LCA.
- Hospital and university affiliates may qualify for cap-exempt paths — confirm eligibility.
- Pharma and clinical research roles need tailored specialty-occupation evidence.
- Camden and Wilmington border worksites may span multiple states — verify MSA.
Typical transfer timeline
MSA: Philadelphia, PA 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 Philadelphia 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 Philadelphia
- Software Engineer
- Software Developer
- Data Engineer
- Data Scientist
- Senior Software Engineer
$2,999 flat · lawyer on every Philadelphia transfer
We handle LCA, I-129, candidate intake, and USCIS filing for change-of-employer cases in Philadelphia, PA 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.