Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists H-1B Transfer Rate 2026
1,300 certified H-1B change-of-employer petitions were filed for Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists roles (FY2021–2026) — 9.4% of all Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists filings where DOL recorded whether the petition was a transfer. Median offered wage on a transfer is $80K/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 Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists Transfers
| Employer | Certified Transfers |
|---|---|
| Washington University | 43 |
| General Hospital Corporation | 29 |
| UT Southwestern Medical Center | 26 |
| Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center | 25 |
| Mayo Clinic | 24 |
| Trustees of the University of Pennsylvania | 20 |
| Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai | 20 |
| Baylor College of Medicine | 20 |
Ranked by certified Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists 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 19-1042.00 — Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists — 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.