Software Developers, Applications H-1B Transfer Rate 2026
13,673 certified H-1B change-of-employer petitions were filed for Software Developers, Applications roles (FY2021–2025) — 19.7% of all Software Developers, Applications filings where DOL recorded whether the petition was a transfer. Median offered wage on a transfer is $133K/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 Software Developers, Applications Transfers
| Employer | Certified Transfers |
|---|---|
| Microsoft Corporation | 804 |
| Google LLC | 660 |
| Amazon.com Services LLC | 501 |
| Meta Platforms, Inc. | 334 |
| Jpmorgan Chase & Co. | 316 |
| Mastech Digital Technologies, Inc. | 246 |
| Wal-mart Associates, Inc. | 233 |
| Fidelity Technology Group, LLC | 224 |
Ranked by certified Software Developers, Applications transfer volume, FY2021–2025.
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Counted from US Department of Labor LCA disclosure files (FY2021–2025) for SOC occupation 15-1132.00 — Software Developers, Applications — 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.