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my employee got an RFE for his H1-B, we applied for him thinking he would be working in our Bay Area office but he ended up living and working out of the shared Nashville office we have – the USCIS sent an RFE indicating he as violating his H1B terms.
What can we do now?
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Thank you for your question.
What you’re describing is a classic “material change in place of employment” problem under the H‑1B rules, and it’s one USCIS actively looks for in RFEs. When your original petition and Labor Condition Application (LCA — the wage/working-conditions attestation filed with the Department of Labor) listed a Bay Area worksite, but the employee actually lived and worked from your Nashville office, that is a change to a different geographic work area. Under the controlling USCIS precedent decision and the regulation it interprets, that kind of change is treated as “material” — meaning it can affect the employee’s continued eligibility for H‑1B status — and it requires the employer to file an amended or new H‑1B petition, supported by a new LCA covering the new location, before the employee begins working there.
Specifically, the decision stated: When H-1B employees change their place of employment to a worksite location that requires employers to certify a new Labor Condition Application for Nonimmigrant Workers (LCA) to the Department of Homeland Security, this change may affect the employee’s eligibility for H-1B status; it is therefore a material change for purposes of 8 C.F.R. §§ 214.2(h)(2)(i)(E) and (11)(i)(A) (2014). When there is a material change in the terms and conditions of employment, the petitioner must file an amended or new H−1B petition with the corresponding LCA. There are narrow exceptions — for example, provided there are no material changes in the terms and conditions of the H-1B worker’s employment, a petitioner does not need to file an amended or new petition when moving a beneficiary to a new job location within the same area of intended employment as listed on the labor condition application certified to USCIS — but a move from the Bay Area to Nashville is almost certainly a move to a different “area of intended employment” (different Metropolitan Statistical Area), so that exception would not apply here, and neither would the short-term or “non-worksite” carve-outs, since it sounds like this was the employee’s ongoing, primary work location rather than a brief assignment.
Because the required amended/new petition and LCA apparently were never filed before the employee began working in Nashville, USCIS’s RFE is flagging exactly that gap — and the consequences can run to both you and the employee. As USCIS has explained: If you do not file an amended petition for these employees by August 19, 2015, you will be out of compliance with USCIS regulation and policy and thus subject to adverse action. Similarly, your H-1B employees would not be maintaining their nonimmigrant status and would also be subject to adverse action. (That specific 2015 deadline was tied to the transition period right after the precedent decision issued, but the underlying rule — that the amended/new petition must be filed before work begins at the uncovered location — is the current, ongoing requirement, not a one-time historical fix.) The precedent decision itself illustrates how seriously USCIS treats this: in that case, the Director concluded that the changes in the beneficiary’s places of employment constituted a material change to the terms and conditions of employment as specified in the original petition. Pursuant to 8 C.F.R. § 214.2(h)(2)(i)(E), the petitioner was required to file an amended Form I-129 corresponding to a new LCA that reflects these changes. The petitioner failed to file an amended petition, and accordingly, the Director revoked the nonimmigrant visa petition on certification to the appeals office.
Here is what the law itself says:
• “A change in the place of employment of a beneficiary to a geographical area requiring a corresponding Labor Condition Application for Nonimmigrant Workers (“LCA”) be certified to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security with respect to that beneficiary may affect eligibility for H-1B status; it is therefore a material change for purposes of 8 C.F.R. §§ 214.2(h)(2)(i)(E) and (11)(i)(A)” — Matter of Simeio Solutions, LLC, 26 I&N Dec. 542 (AAO 2015), https://www.uscis.gov/sites/default/files/document/memos/2015-0721_Simeio_Solutions_Transition_Guidance_Memo_Format_7_21_15.pdf
• “Provided there are no material changes in the terms and conditions of the H-1B worker’s employment, a petitioner does not need to file an amended or new petition when: Moving a beneficiary to a new job location within the same area of intended employment as listed on the labor condition application certified to USCIS” — 8 C.F.R. § 214.2(h)(2)(i)(E)(2)(i), https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-8/chapter-I/subchapter-B/part-214/subpart-A/section-214.2
• “If you do not file an amended petition for these employees … you will be out of compliance with USCIS regulation and policy and thus subject to adverse action. Similarly, your H-1B employees would not be maintaining their nonimmigrant status and would also be subject to adverse action.” — USCIS Draft/Interim Guidance implementing Matter of Simeio Solutions, https://www.uscis.gov/archive/uscis-draft-guidance-on-when-to-file-an-amended-h-1b-petition-after-the-simeio-solutions-decision
This information is current as of July 6, 2026 and can change.
Because you’re now responding to an actual RFE on a specific pending petition — where the right response could involve filing a corrective amended petition, addressing back-wage/LCA compliance for the Nashville period, and arguing why (or whether) any exception applies to your specific timeline — this isn’t something we can respond to safely in a general public reply. Please also avoid posting your receipt number or other case-identifying details here.
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I need your guidance on my current immigration situation. My STEM OPT expires in January 2027, and my F-1 visa is valid until June 2027. I have been admitted to both MBA and DBA programs for the upcoming fall intake and am planning to enroll with Day 1 CPT.
I am also planning to travel to India from September 19th to September 25th, and I have a few questions regarding my re-entry:
Is it generally safe to travel internationally while on Day 1 CPT?
Since my current F-1 visa is still valid, am I correct in assuming I can re-enter the U.S. without applying for a new one?
Upon my return, will my I-94 expiration be tied to my new MBA or DBA I-20?
or can i join day1cpt in jan? how the process of i539 looks like ?
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Thank you for your question.
There is a lot packed into your message, and one piece of very recent news makes this more complicated than it would have been even a month ago: DHS just published a final rule ending “duration of status” (D/S) for F-1 students, and it takes effect on September 15, 2026 — right before your planned return on September 25, 2026. That timing matters a great deal to your specific facts, so please read carefully.
On international travel while on Day 1 CPT: CPT itself is a DSO-authorized training program that is part of your curriculum; the regulation does not categorically forbid travel, but ICE’s own SEVP travel guidance makes clear that re-admission is never guaranteed and depends on your documents being in order and current at the moment you seek entry. You would need a currently valid passport, a valid F-1 visa, an unexpired I-94, and — critically — a current Form I-20 endorsed for travel by your DSO. Whether it is “safe” in your specific case (given a brand-new program, a Day 1 CPT job offer, and the SEVIS mechanics of switching programs) is fact-specific, and you should confirm the details with your DSO before booking travel.
On re-entering without a new visa: a valid, unexpired F-1 visa stamp generally can be used for multiple entries, but the visa itself only lets you request admission — it is CBP, not the visa, that decides admissibility and the terms of admission each time you arrive, based on your current SEVIS record and I-20.
On whether your I-94 will be tied to the new I-20: this is where the new rule is decisive. Because you are traveling out and back after September 15, 2026, when the new rule takes effect, you will very likely no longer be admitted for “duration of status” the way F-1 students have been for decades. Instead, CBP will admit you for a fixed period tied to the Program End Date on the I-20 you present — meaning your new MBA/DBA I-20 will, in fact, govern your new admission period.
On the I-539 process: Form I-539 is the vehicle USCIS uses for extensions of stay, changes of status, and reinstatement — not for the routine, same-status move from one F-1 academic program to another, which is normally handled as a SEVIS transfer between DSOs, not a USCIS filing. However, under the new rule, if you ever need more time in the U.S. beyond your fixed admission period (for example, to bridge from the MBA into the DBA, or vice versa), you would need to file Form I-539 for an extension of stay with USCIS before your admission period runs out, or depart and seek a new admission at the border.
Whether you can defer enrollment to January 2027 instead of the Fall intake, how that interacts with your STEM OPT end date, and how the SEVIS transfer/travel timing should be sequenced around the September 15 rule change are all fact-specific questions that really do need individualized review before you book non-refundable travel or commit to a start date.
Here is what the primary sources themselves say:
– ICE/SEVP on CPT: “An F-1 student may be authorized by the DSO to participate in a curricular practical training program that is an integral part of an established curriculum. Curricular practical training is defined to be alternative work/study, internship, cooperative education or any other type of required internship or practicum that is offered by sponsoring employers through cooperative agreements with the school.” — 8 CFR 214.2(f)(10)(i), https://www.ice.gov/sevis/schools/reg
– ICE/SEVP on travel: “SEVP cannot guarantee that CBP will admit or re-admit you into the United States.” and “You will need a valid Form I-20 and a valid unexpired Form I-94.” — https://www.ice.gov/sevis/travel
– DOS on visas and admission: “A visa does not guarantee entry into the United States… The Department of Homeland Security (DHS), U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officials at the port-of-entry have authority to permit or deny admission to the United States.” — https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/us-visas/study/student-visa.html
– USCIS Policy Manual on current D/S: “Duration of status is defined as the time during which an F-1 student is pursuing a full course of study at an educational institution certified by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement Student and Exchange Visitor Program for attendance by foreign students or engaging in authorized practical training following completion of studies.” — 8 CFR 214.2(f)(5)(i), https://www.uscis.gov/policy-manual/volume-2-part-f-chapter-8
– Federal Register on the new rule: “This rule has been classified as a major rule subject to congressional review. The effective date is September 15, 2026.” — https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/07/17/2026-14439/establishing-a-fixed-time-period-of-admission-and-an-extension-of-stay-procedure-for-nonimmigrant
– DHS Study in the States on what happens at re-entry after the effective date: “Beginning on Sept. 15, upon returning to the United States, these students may be admitted with a new fixed period of admission, which is the Program End Date on their Form I-20… up to a maximum of four years (plus a 30-day departure period).” — https://studyinthestates.dhs.gov/elimination-of-duration-of-status-frequently-asked-questions
– DHS Study in the States on the new EOS/I-539 requirement: “Students who need additional time to complete their program of study, begin a new program of study, or to engage in post-completion optional practical training (OPT) or science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) OPT must apply for an extension of stay with U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) or depart the United States and obtain a new period of admission upon reentry.” — https://studyinthestates.dhs.gov/2026/07/dhs-publishes-final-rule-on-elimination-of-duration-of-status
– ICE/SEVP on SEVIS transfers between schools: “A DSO at a SEVP-certified school must transfer the SEVIS records for any F-1 student accepted at another SEVP-certified school.” — https://www.ice.gov/sevis/f1-transfers
– USCIS Form I-539 instructions: “You may also use this application if you are a nonimmigrant F-1 or M-1 student applying for reinstatement.” — https://www.uscis.gov/sites/default/files/document/forms/i-539instr.pdf
This information is current as of July 22, 2026 and can change; for current USCIS processing times, see https://egov.uscis.gov/processing-times/.
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Hello,
My I-539 for B-2 to F-1 change of status was received by USCIS on September 8, 2026.
My I-94 expires September 21, 2026.
If USCIS denies my I-539 after September 21, can I file an I-290B motion and remain in the U.S?
I just need an answer with YES or NO, then I’ll file it with you (if needed).
Also, would you please advise with the total cost (including filling fees) to do it!
Thanks
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Thank you for your question.
The short answer is: filing Form I-290B is not a “YES, and now you’re fine” situation the way you might hope. Whether it is even the right form depends on how USCIS frames the denial, and — more importantly — filing it does not by itself give you any lawful right to remain in the U.S. or stop the clock on immigration consequences. Let me explain both pieces separately, because they get confused a lot.
First, on the form itself: denials of a change-of-status/extension-of-stay request (which is what your I-539 is) are generally not “appealable” in the traditional sense; the regulation for these requests specifically says the denial “may not be appealed.” What is available instead is a motion to reopen or reconsider, filed on the same Form I-290B, asking the office that denied the case to look at it again. USCIS’s own guidance confirms that for change-of-status/extension-of-stay denials, a motion — not an appeal — is the avenue.
Second, and this is the part that matters most for your situation: filing that motion does not restore your status, does not give you a new “authorized stay,” and does not stop you from being treated as unlawfully present or removable while it is pending. USCIS policy is explicit that a pending application “does not confer lawful immigration status on an applicant,” and that if the underlying change-of-status request is ultimately denied, “the noncitizen is generally considered to be in unlawful immigration status as of the expiration of the noncitizen’s current nonimmigrant status” — meaning, in your case, as of September 21, 2026, if the I-539 is denied. Filing an I-290B motion afterward does not reverse that; it is simply a request to reopen the file, and your physical presence in the U.S. while it is pending is not protected the way a first-time, timely-filed COS/EOS application is.
So: you can file the I-290B if USCIS denies the I-539, but you cannot treat that filing as a safe way to “remain” without consequence — that is very fact-specific (timing of the denial, whether it says “denied” vs. gives appeal/motion instructions, what you do for work/study in the meantime, etc.), and it genuinely needs a lawyer’s eyes on the actual denial notice, not a general answer in a public comment.
On cost: the current USCIS filing fee for Form I-290B is a flat government fee, separate from any attorney fee.
Here is what the law itself says:
• 8 C.F.R. § 214.1(c)(7): “Where an applicant or petitioner demonstrates eligibility for a requested extension or amendment of stay, USCIS may grant the extension or amendment in its discretion. The denial of an extension or amendment of stay request may not be appealed.” — https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-8/chapter-I/subchapter-B/part-214/subpart-A/section-214.1
• USCIS, When to Use Form I-290B: for an I-129 extension/change of status denial where the underlying petition is approved, “If USCIS denies a request to extend a stay or to change status but approves the underlying petition for non-immigrant classification, you may file a motion but not an appeal.” — https://www.uscis.gov/i-290b/eligibility
A pending application to extend or change status (Form I-129 or Form I-539), a pending adjustment application, or a pending petition does not confer lawful immigration status on an applicant. — USCIS Policy Manual, Volume 7, Part B, Chapter 3, https://www.uscis.gov/policy-manual/volume-7-part-b-chapter-3
When an alien files an application for extension of stay, on time, but the application is denied, the alien becomes out of status after the date of denial. (This reflects the same principle stated in the USCIS Policy Manual chapter cited above.)
• 8 C.F.R. § 106.2(a)(16): “Notice of Appeal or Motion, Form I-290B. For appealing a decision under the immigration laws in any type of proceeding over which the Board of Immigration Appeals does not have appellate jurisdiction, and for filing a motion to reopen or reconsider a USCIS decision: $800.” — https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-8/chapter-I/subchapter-B/part-106
This information (the $800 I-290B fee) is current as of September 15, 2026 and can change; always confirm current fees at https://www.uscis.gov/forms/all-forms and current processing times at https://egov.uscis.gov/processing-times/.
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Hii,
I am writing to seek legal representation and a cost estimate for my upcoming immigration processes, specifically the Removal of Conditions on my permanent residency and my future application for U.S. Citizenship.
My Background:
Current Status: Conditional Permanent Resident (2-year Green Card expiring January 31, 2027).
Immigration History: Came to the U.S. from India on an F1 visa in August 2021. Completed my master’s degree at Northeastern University in Fall 2023.
Marriage Details: Entered into an arranged marriage in October 2023. My wife is an India-born U.S. citizen.
Green Card Timeline: Received my conditional Green Card in February 2025.
Current Situation & Immediate Concern:
After receiving my temporary Green Card, my wife and I relocated from Pennsylvania to California. I realized recently that we have not yet filed an address change form with USCIS. I would like your guidance on completing this mandatory requirement as soon as possible to ensure compliance. Currently located in Irvine, CA.
Scope of Services Requested:
Petition to Remove Conditions Filing: Assistance with preparing and filing the Petition to Remove Conditions on Residence ahead of my January 2027 expiration date.
Naturalization Planning: Guidance on the timeline and filing for my U.S. citizenship based on my marriage to a U.S. citizen.
Interview preparation and Representation: In the event that USCIS requests an in-person interview for either application, do you offer interview preparation, accompaniment and representation at the local USCIS field office ?
Request for Quote and Next Steps:
Could you please provide a breakdown of your legal fees for these services? Specifically, I would appreciate knowing:
Your fee structure for the Petition to Remove Conditions Filing and Naturalization processes.
Whether interview accompaniment is included or billed as an additional flat fee.
Your availability for an initial consultation to discuss my case.
Thank you for your time and consideration. I look forward to hearing from you.
Best regards,
Yash Navadiya
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Thank you for your question.
Based on what you’ve described, you have three separate but related compliance items, and I’ll walk through the legal framework for each. None of this is case-specific legal advice tied to your particular timeline, so please treat the dates below as general guidance and confirm the exact days against your own card and filing history.
First, the address change. Any noncitizen in the United States who is required to register has a legal duty to notify USCIS of a new address within 10 days of moving, and this duty exists independently of whether you have a pending application. Your move from Pennsylvania to California should have triggered an AR-11 filing at the time, and since it hasn’t been done, you should file it now (online through your USCIS account is fastest) rather than waiting. This is a free, simple filing, but it is also a federal legal obligation, not just good practice.
Second, the Petition to Remove Conditions (Form I-751). Because your conditional card expires January 31, 2027, the filing window opens 90 days before that date and closes on the expiration date itself. Filing outside that window (whether too early or too late) causes USCIS to reject the petition, and failing to file within the window at all automatically terminates your conditional permanent resident status and begins removal proceedings — so this is a hard deadline, not a soft one. An interview may be required as part of the adjudication.
Third, naturalization planning. As the spouse of a U.S. citizen, you may be eligible to apply for citizenship after three years as a permanent resident (rather than the standard five), provided you have been living in marital union with your U.S. citizen spouse for that full three-year period and meet the other requirements, including at least 18 months of physical presence in the U.S. You may also file the N-400 up to 90 days before you actually complete that three-year period, but you must still meet every other eligibility requirement at the time of filing. Importantly, this naturalization timeline runs separately from the I-751 process — your I-751 needs to be approved (or at least properly filed and pending) before you’d be naturalizing as a conditional resident whose conditions haven’t been removed, so the sequencing and exact dates matter and should be mapped out against your actual card dates.
On fees: because attorney fees depend on the scope of work (joint I-751 vs. a case with complications, straightforward N-400 vs. one with travel/tax/other issues, and whether interview accompaniment is bundled or billed separately), I can’t respond to a request for a fee breakdown in a public comment. That’s best handled in a direct consultation where we can scope the actual work involved, including whether you want interview preparation and in-person representation at the Irvine-area field office folded into a flat fee.
Here is what the law itself says:
– On the address-change duty: “All aliens in the United States (except A and G visa holders and visa waiver visitors) have a legal requirement to report a change of address to USCIS within 10 days of moving, regardless of whether they have a pending benefit request.” — USCIS Policy Manual, Vol. 1, Part A, Ch. 10, https://www.uscis.gov/policy-manual/volume-1-part-a-chapter-10
– The underlying statutory duty: “Each alien required to be registered under this subchapter who is within the United States shall notify the Attorney General in writing of each change of address and new address within ten days from the date of such change.” — 8 U.S.C. § 1305(a), https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid%3AUSC-prelim-title8-section1305&num=0&edition=prelim
– On the I-751 filing window: “Within the 90-day period immediately preceding the second anniversary of the date on which the alien obtained permanent residence, the alien and the alien’s spouse who filed the original immigrant visa petition or fiance/fiancee petition through which the alien obtained permanent residence must file a Petition to Remove the Conditions on Residence (Form I-751) with the Service.” — 8 C.F.R. § 216.4(a)(1), https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-8/chapter-I/subchapter-B/part-216/section-216.4
– On the consequence of missing that window: “Failure to properly file Form I-751 within the 90-day period immediately preceding the second anniversary of the date on which the alien obtained lawful permanent residence on a conditional basis shall result in the automatic termination of the alien’s permanent residence status and the in[itiation of proceedings to remove the alien from the United States].” — 8 C.F.R. § 216.4(a)(6), https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-8/chapter-I/subchapter-B/part-216/section-216.4
– On the 3-year naturalization basis for spouses of U.S. citizens: “Any person whose spouse is a citizen of the United States… may be naturalized upon compliance with all the requirements of this subchapter except the provisions of paragraph (1) of section 1427(a) of this title if such person immediately preceding the date of filing his application for naturalization has resided continuously, after being [lawfully admitted for permanent residence, within the United States for at least three years].” — INA § 319(a); 8 U.S.C. § 1430(a), https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid%3AUSC-prelim-title8-section1430&num=0&edition=prelim
– On the marital-union and physical-presence requirements: “Has been living in marital union with the citizen spouse for the three years preceding the date of examination on the application, and the spouse has been a United States citizen for the duration of that three year period;” and “Has been physically present in the United States for periods totaling at least 18 months.” — 8 C.F.R. § 319.1(a)(3)–(4), https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-8/chapter-I/subchapter-C/part-319/section-319.1
– On early N-400 filing: “An application for naturalization may be filed up to 90 days prior to the completion of the required period of residence, which may include the three-month period of residence required to establish jurisdiction under section 316(a) or 319(a) of the Act.” — 8 C.F.R. § 334.2(b), https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-8/chapter-I/subchapter-C/part-334
This information is current as of October 5, 2026 and can change; for current USCIS processing times on Form I-751 or Form N-400, please check https://egov.uscis.gov/processing-times/ directly rather than relying on any time estimate here.
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Hello, I am looking for an immigration attorney to file a concurrent, part-time H-1B petition through my own U.S. C-Corporation. I have been on full-time H-1B status through Oracle since October 1, 2026, and would like to work for my corporation approximately 10–15 hours per week while maintaining my Oracle employment.
Does your firm handle owner-sponsored, part-time H-1B petitions? If so, please share your consultation availability and estimated legal fees. Thank you.
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Thank you for your question.
Concurrent H-1B employment through your own corporation is something the regulations specifically address, so the short answer is: yes, this general structure is recognized under current DHS rules, but it has real conditions attached, and your fact pattern (full-time Oracle H-1B plus a 10–15 hour/week role at a company you own) needs to be built correctly from day one to withstand scrutiny.
First, concurrent H-1B employment with a second, unrelated employer is allowed, but each employer — including your own corporation — must file its own, separate H-1B petition on your behalf; your Oracle petition is not amended or affected by this second filing. Second, DHS’s current regulations expressly contemplate a beneficiary who owns a controlling interest in the petitioning company (more than 50% ownership or majority voting rights) sponsoring themselves for H-1B classification, but only if the specialty-occupation duties — not the “owner” duties like fundraising, contracts, or general business management — occupy a majority of the time you spend working in that role. Third, because your corporation would be a “beneficiary-owned entity,” the initial approval and the first extension of that petition are capped at 18 months each (shorter than the normal 3-year H-1B validity), which affects planning and cost. The new petition will also need its own Labor Condition Application supporting a part-time wage and schedule, evidence that the corporation is a legitimate, bona fide employer separate from you personally, and documentation that the specialty-occupation duties genuinely occupy the majority of your working time in that role — USCIS has express authority to conduct site visits on exactly this kind of filing.
Because self-petitioned, beneficiary-owned H-1B cases are among the most heavily scrutinized filings USCIS handles, and because the facts here (your specific duties, your corporation’s structure, governance, financials, and the Oracle LCA/worksite details) will drive whether this is approvable, this is not something we can fully assess in a general public reply.
Here is what the law itself says:
• “If the H-1B beneficiary possesses a controlling interest in the petitioner, meaning the beneficiary owns more than 50 percent of the petitioner or has majority voting rights in the petitioner, such a beneficiary may perform duties that are directly related to owning and directing the petitioner’s business as long as the beneficiary will perform specialty occupation duties a majority of the time, consistent with the terms of the H-1B petition.” 8 CFR § 214.2(h)(4)(ii)(4), https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-8/chapter-I/subchapter-B/part-214/subpart-A/section-214.2
• “DHS notes that H-1B workers are permitted to change employers, see 8 CFR 214.2(h)(2)(i)(D), and obtain authorization to work concurrently for multiple employers, see 8 CFR 214.2(h)(2)(i)(C) (requiring that a separate petition be filed by each” employer, 8 CFR § 214.2(h)(2)(i)(C), https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2024/12/18/2024-29354/modernizing-h-1b-requirements-providing-flexibility-in-the-f-1-program-and-program-improvements
• “The initial approval of a petition filed by a United States employer in which the H-1B beneficiary possesses a controlling interest in the petitioning organization or entity, meaning the beneficiary owns more than 50 percent of the petitioner or has majority voting rights in the petitioner, will be limited to a validity period of up to 18 months. The first extension (including an amended petition with a request for an extension of stay) of such a petition will also be limited to a validity period of up to 18 months.” — 8 CFR § 214.2(h)(9)(iii)(E), https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-8/chapter-I/subchapter-B/part-214/subpart-A/section-214.2 (quoted directly from the current eCFR text, shown as amended through October 1, 2026)
• “United States employer means a person, firm, corporation, contractor, or other association, or organization in the United States that: … Has a bona fide job offer for the beneficiary to work within the United States… Has a legal presence in the United States and is amenable to service of process in the United States; and … Has an Internal Revenue Service Tax identification number.” — 8 CFR § 214.2(h)(4)(ii)(1)–(3), https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-8/chapter-I/subchapter-B/part-214/subpart-A/section-214.2
This information is current as of October 11, 2026 and can change. Current USCIS processing times for Form I-129 can be checked at https://egov.uscis.gov/processing-times/.
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