Change of employer when H1 is pending

[Bob7]

Hi,

I'm currently working on OPT and my employer has filed a h1b for me this year. I don't know my h1 result yet. Can I change my employer when my h1b status is pending? Does it affect my current OPT status ?

[pontevecchio]

It would seem the rules have changed. Hence you have to work for the H1 sponsor at least initially before any H1 transfer can be initiated.