Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers H-1B Transfer Rate 2026
8,723 certified H-1B change-of-employer petitions were filed for Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers roles (FY2022–2026) — 18.5% of all Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers filings where DOL recorded whether the petition was a transfer. Median offered wage on a transfer is $109K/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 Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers Transfers
| Employer | Certified Transfers |
|---|---|
| Cognizant Technology Solutions US Corp | 329 |
| Compunnel Software Group, Inc | 279 |
| Tata Consultancy Services Limited | 144 |
| Capgemini America Inc | 103 |
| Infinite Computer Solutions, Inc. | 100 |
| Meta Platforms, Inc | 93 |
| LTIMindtree Limited | 86 |
| Mphasis Corporation | 80 |
Ranked by certified Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers transfer volume, FY2022–2026.
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Counted from US Department of Labor LCA disclosure files (FY2022–2026) for SOC occupation 15-1253.00 — Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers — 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.