Select all the changes that apply to your situation to find out if an H-1B amendment is required.
What is changing in your employment situation?
Work location change (same MSA)
Moving to a new office/worksite within the same Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA).
Work location change (new MSA / city)
Moving to a worksite in a different city or metropolitan area.
Salary increase only
Employer raises salary above the current LCA wage.
Salary decrease
Employer reduces salary below the LCA wage.
Significant change in job duties
Role evolves materially (e.g., individual contributor → manager, or entirely new function).
Minor role expansion (same occupation)
Taking on additional responsibilities within the same specialty occupation.
Job title change only (same duties)
Title changes from 'Engineer II' to 'Senior Engineer' without material change in role.
Employer acquired / merged
Your employer was bought, merged, or reorganized.
Change from full-time to part-time (or vice versa)
Hours change materially (e.g., from 40 hours to 20 hours per week).
Switch to full remote work in new state
Employee moves to work fully remote from a different state.
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