Can your H1B transfer petition be filed before the Oct 1st start date?

[nkroy]

I am currently on a L1 visa with company 'X', transferring to a H1 status on Oct 1-2011. However, I have an offer with company 'Y' that I would like to join ASAP. Is it possible to file for the H1 transfer before Oct 1 (say on 26th Sep)?

Any help is highly appreciated.

[Live4GC]

Yours is not a "H1B transfer" but "New H1B". You can apply for a new H1B as long as the quota is not full. Your start date will be always after Oct1.