H-1B Transfer in New York for Employers
Change-of-employer H-1B transfer in New York, NY: timeline, documents, and flat $2,999 filing for HR teams. Lawyer-reviewed LCA and I-129.
H-1B transfers in New York: what employers should know
New York metro employers — from Manhattan banks to Brooklyn tech startups — file more H-1B petitions than any U.S. city. Transfers are common when associates and engineers move between finance, consulting, and fintech without leaving the NYC labor market. Multi-borough and tri-state worksites (including Jersey City) each need LCA coverage; prevailing wage levels in the New York-Newark-Jersey City MSA are among the highest nationally.
- Separate LCAs may be required for Manhattan vs. New Jersey worksites.
- Consulting and finance titles need strong specialty-occupation documentation on transfer petitions.
- Premium processing is common for NYC transfers with fixed start dates.
Typical transfer timeline
MSA: New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ-PA. Timelines vary by document speed and DOL/USCIS workload.
- 1Open case & invite candidateDay 1–3
- 2Candidate documents completeDay 7–14
- 3LCA filed with DOLDay 14–18
- 4LCA certifiedDay 21–28
- 5I-129 filed with USCISDay 25–35
- 6USCIS receipt (I-797C)Day 30–42
Documents for New York 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 New York
- Software Engineer
- Associate
- Data Scientist
- Financial Analyst
- Technology Consultant
$2,999 flat · lawyer on every New York transfer
We handle LCA, I-129, candidate intake, and USCIS filing for change-of-employer cases in New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ-PA. USCIS government fees are separate.
This page is for informational purposes only and is not legal advice. Consult qualified counsel for your specific case.