H-1B Transfer & Petition in Raleigh — Immigration Lawyer
H-1B transfer and change-of-employer petition in Raleigh, NC — 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 Raleigh: what employers should know
Raleigh and Research Triangle Park employers transfer biotech, software, and data science talent between RTP campuses year-round. Change-of-employer H-1B transfers need a new LCA for the Raleigh-Cary MSA — candidates already in status skip the lottery.
- RTP and Cary worksites need precise street-level LCA addresses.
- Research Scientist and biostatistician roles need tailored specialty-occupation evidence.
- Durham and Chapel Hill moves still require a new employer petition.
Typical transfer timeline
MSA: Raleigh, NC 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 Raleigh 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 Raleigh
- Software Engineer
- Software Developer
- Data Engineer
- Data Scientist
- Senior Software Engineer
$2,999 flat · lawyer on every Raleigh transfer
We handle LCA, I-129, candidate intake, and USCIS filing for change-of-employer cases in Raleigh, NC 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.