Data Scientists H-1B Transfer Rate 2026
9,553 certified H-1B change-of-employer petitions were filed for Data Scientists roles (FY2022–2026) — 22.9% of all Data Scientists filings where DOL recorded whether the petition was a transfer. Median offered wage on a transfer is $144K/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 Data Scientists Transfers
| Employer | Certified Transfers |
|---|---|
| Meta Platforms, Inc | 357 |
| Microsoft Corporation | 204 |
| Wal-mart Associates, Inc. | 162 |
| Capital One, National Association | 149 |
| Amazon.com Services LLC | 144 |
| Capital One Services, LLC | 143 |
| Google LLC | 114 |
| DoorDash, Inc. | 97 |
Ranked by certified Data Scientists transfer volume, FY2022–2026.
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H1B Visa Jobs Research Team
Counted from US Department of Labor LCA disclosure files (FY2022–2026) for SOC occupation 15-2051.00 — Data 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.