August 11, 2025
Yes. Under the H-1B portability rule, you can begin working for a new employer once they file a non-frivolous H-1B transfer petition with USCIS and receive a receipt notice. You do not have to wait for final approval, but you must be in a valid H-1B status when the petition is filed.
To change jobs, you must be in a valid H-1B status, your new employer must file a new H-1B petition (Form I-129), and the job must qualify as a specialty occupation. The employer also needs an approved Labor Condition Application (LCA) before submitting the petition to USCIS.
May 31, 2024
You may be eligible for work authorization if you are a lawful permanent resident, have a pending green card or asylum application, hold certain non-immigrant visas that allow work, or qualify under special categories like DACA, victims of certain crimes, or specific visa-dependent categories. Eligibility depends on your immigration status and USCIS rules.
Common documents include your permanent resident card (Green Card), an Employment Authorization Document (EAD) issued by USCIS, or a foreign passport with a temporary I-551 stamp. Employers will verify your right to work by reviewing these documents when completing the I-9 form.
April 14, 2021
Indian IT companies continue to expand U.S. hiring largely because the U.S. is their biggest market, and they need skilled workers onsite for client projects. Even with changing visa rules, many firms are increasing localization efforts by hiring more U.S. locals to reduce reliance on temporary work visas like the H-1B.
U.S. visa policies, especially limits and caps on H-1B visas, affect how Indian IT firms bring workers to the U.S. When visa norms tighten, or processing is delayed, firms explore more local hiring or adjust workforce strategies to stay compliant and meet project needs.