H-1B Transfer & Petition in San Antonio — Immigration Lawyer
H-1B transfer and change-of-employer petition in San Antonio, TX — 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 San Antonio: what employers should know
San Antonio employers in healthcare, cybersecurity, and aerospace transfer H-1B workers from Texas and national sponsors. Change-of-employer cases need a new LCA for the San Antonio-New Braunfels MSA — candidates in valid status skip the lottery.
- Military and defense contractor roles need clear specialty-occupation documentation.
- Healthcare IT transfers are common from Houston and Austin sponsors.
- Texas has no state income tax, but federal prevailing wage still applies.
Typical transfer timeline
MSA: San Antonio, TX 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 San Antonio 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 San Antonio
- Software Engineer
- Software Developer
- Data Engineer
- Data Scientist
- Senior Software Engineer
$2,999 flat · lawyer on every San Antonio transfer
We handle LCA, I-129, candidate intake, and USCIS filing for change-of-employer cases in San Antonio, TX 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.