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H-1B Transfer in Seattle for Employers

Change-of-employer H-1B transfer in Seattle, WA: timeline, documents, and flat $2,999 filing for HR teams. Lawyer-reviewed LCA and I-129.

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H-1B transfers in Seattle: what employers should know

Seattle and Eastside employers (Bellevue, Redmond, Kirkland) compete for the same cloud and AI talent pool — H-1B transfers between Amazon, Microsoft, startups, and vendors are a daily reality. Change-of-employer petitions use the Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue MSA prevailing wage tables; Eastside worksites must be listed precisely on the LCA. Receipt under AC21 portability is especially important when candidates move quickly between competitors.

  • Bellevue/Redmond worksites use the same MSA but different commute patterns — document the actual office.
  • SDE II and Research Scientist transfers need degree-to-duty mapping and wage-level alignment.
  • Washington state employers often elect premium processing for competitive start dates.

Typical transfer timeline

MSA: Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA. Timelines vary by document speed and DOL/USCIS workload.

  1. 1Open case & invite candidateDay 1–3
  2. 2Candidate documents completeDay 7–14
  3. 3LCA filed with DOLDay 14–18
  4. 4LCA certifiedDay 21–28
  5. 5I-129 filed with USCISDay 25–35
  6. 6USCIS receipt (I-797C)Day 30–42

Documents for Seattle 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 Seattle

  • Software Engineer
  • Software Development Engineer II
  • Data Scientist
  • Research Scientist
  • Product Manager

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We handle LCA, I-129, candidate intake, and USCIS filing for change-of-employer cases in Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA. USCIS government fees are separate.

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This page is for informational purposes only and is not legal advice. Consult qualified counsel for your specific case.