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H1 transfer

Asked on Apr 10th, 2013 on Immigration - Virginia
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Hi, I would like to ask about the possibility of transferring H-1 status. Let say I filled my H-1 for area of expertise of Software Engineer, and I want to transfer my H-1 into area of expertise of Mechanical Engineer. Is it possible to do that? (Additional info: my Master's Degree is actually Mechanical Engineering, right now I do not have option to stick a while for Software Engineer) Thank you, Ignatius Yulianto
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Your new H1B employer can file for you in a differ specialty occupation assuming you are qualified and the position requires the qualifications.  
Answered on Apr 11th, 2013 at 12:09 AM

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