Computer Systems Engineers/Architects H-1B Transfer Rate 2026
12,519 certified H-1B change-of-employer petitions were filed for Computer Systems Engineers/Architects roles (FY2021–2026) — 15% of all Computer Systems Engineers/Architects filings where DOL recorded whether the petition was a transfer. Median offered wage on a transfer is $124K/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 Systems Engineers/Architects Transfers
| Employer | Certified Transfers |
|---|---|
| Cognizant Technology Solutions US Corp | 1,958 |
| Tata Consultancy Services Limited | 769 |
| Wipro Limited | 394 |
| Microsoft Corporation | 274 |
| Infosys Limited | 271 |
| Compunnel Software Group, Inc | 220 |
| LTIMindtree Limited | 211 |
| People Tech Group, Inc | 198 |
Ranked by certified Computer Systems Engineers/Architects 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 15-1299.08 — Computer Systems Engineers/Architects — 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.