Computer and Information Research Scientists H-1B Transfer Rate 2026
1,754 certified H-1B change-of-employer petitions were filed for Computer and Information Research Scientists roles (FY2021–2026) — 15.9% of all Computer and Information Research Scientists filings where DOL recorded whether the petition was a transfer. Median offered wage on a transfer is $186K/year.
What Counts as an H-1B Transfer
An H-1B "transfer" is a new employer filing an H-1B petition for someone already holding H-1B status. On the underlying Labor Condition Application, DOL records it as a change of employer — that flag is what these figures count.
Transfers are not subject to the annual H-1B cap or the lottery, which is why they can be filed at any point in the year. Under H-1B portability you can generally begin work once USCIS receives the petition, rather than waiting for approval.
Top Employers Hiring Computer and Information Research Scientists Transfers
| Employer | Certified Transfers |
|---|---|
| Amazon.com Services LLC | 392 |
| Microsoft Corporation | 76 |
| Google LLC | 68 |
| Meta Platforms, Inc | 64 |
| Amazon Development Center U.S., Inc. | 52 |
| OpenAI OpCo, LLC | 34 |
| Bytedance Inc. | 27 |
| Amazon Web Services, Inc. | 25 |
Ranked by certified Computer and Information Research Scientists transfer volume, FY2021–2026.
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H1B Visa Jobs Research Team
Counted from US Department of Labor LCA disclosure files (FY2021–2026) for SOC occupation 15-1221.00 — Computer and Information Research Scientists — filtered to certified petitions with annual wages between $30K and $1M, using DOL's change-of-employer flag. Transfer share is measured against filings where DOL actually recorded that field. A certified LCA is a step toward an H-1B petition, not an approved transfer.