Change of Location

[sampitroda]

I am working as a full time employee for a firm which has 2 offices (No EVC or No EC). In case I want to change the location of employment by moving from office A in City A to Office B in City B.

- Do I need to file an H1B amendment or just an LCA for the new location?

- In case I file for H1B amendment will my current petition expiry date be further extended by 3 years or will it remain the same as of current petition.

Please note I have been on H1B for only 1 year as of today and my current petition expires Dec 2013.

[Attorney_10]

Generally, an amended H1B petition is required anytime there is a material change to the terms of the H1B employment. USCIS is recently taking the position that a change in work location is a material change. Generally, an amended petition may be filed with or without a request for an extension of stay. Please schedule a consultation with an experienced immigration attorney to discuss the specific facts relating to your case and to determine whether an amended petition is required in your case.