H1b Transfer Checklist: 

Checklist of documents to be provided by the H1 applicant (i.e. prospective employee) :

Clear copy of I-94 card.

Complete copy of passport along with copy of the visa stamps.

All previous approval notices. The Department of Homeland Security may delay your case if we do not provide these.

Full copy of all degrees, diplomas, transcripts and mark cards. Please do not trim edges. Note : Numerical course codes must be explained. Provisional certificates are not acceptable.

Educational credential evaluation.

Copies of work experience letters or reference letters that you may have.

Complete & detailed updated resume.

If you are in the US on valid H1 status & are now transferring your H1 (i.e. changing your employer), most recent pay slips. Please provide last three pay slips if available.

Occupational / Physical Therapists : Please provide copy of your state license and visa screening certificate.

If you are on H4 now : copies of spouse’s H1 approval, I-94, recent pay slip & marriage certificate.

If you are on F-1 now, copies of your I-20s, OPT approval notice & Employment Authorization / “Practical Training” card.

If you are on J-1 now, copies of : DS-2019, IAP-66 and all J-1 waiver documents.



Documents to be provided by the spouse / child of the H1 applicant (i.e. by the H4 applicant):

Copy of passport along with copy of visa stamp.

Copy of your I-94 card (front & back).

Copy of marriage certificate (in case the H4 applicant is the spouse of the H1 applicant).

Copy of birth certificate (in case the H4applicant is the child of the H1 applicant).