I'm an Indian software engineer on H-1B with 3 years experience; can I transfer to a new US employer in 2026 without restarting the green card process, given the backlog? | Immigration Question

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Nitin Shah

Posted 9 days ago

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I'm an Indian software engineer on H-1B with 3 years experience; can I transfer to a new US employer in 2026 without restarting the green card process, given the backlog?

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Sophia Turner

Answered 9 days ago

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Yes, via H-1B portability with a new LCA/I-129 filing (premium processing available for $2,805), but EB green card priority date remains tied to your original PD, still facing 10-15+ year waits for Indians.

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