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priya_h1b_journey
Oct 2, 2025, 2:30 PM1 min read

H1B Transfer Timeline with Premium Processing - Oct 2025

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Hi everyone! Just wanted to share my H1B transfer timeline for those planning a job change.

My situation:

  • Current employer: Large tech company
  • New employer: Series B startup
  • Filed with Premium Processing

Timeline:

  • Petition filed: September 15
  • Receipt notice: September 18
  • RFE: None!
  • Approval: September 29 (11 business days)

The new employer used Fragomen as their immigration attorney. They were really thorough with documentation. I provided 6 pay stubs, employment verific...

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amit_h1b_premiumOct 2, 2025, 4:45 PM

Congrats on the quick approval! 11 business days with premium is great. Was Fragomen expensive? I'm considering a transfer too and trying to budget for it.

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priya_h1b_journeyOct 2, 2025, 5:30 PM

Thanks! Fragomen was covered by my new employer, so I'm not 100% sure of the exact cost. But from what I understand, premium processing is $2,805 on top of the regular filing fees. The company handled everything.

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vivek_rfe_responseOct 2, 2025, 6:15 PM

Did you face any questions about the startup being a legitimate employer? I've heard USCIS sometimes scrutinizes smaller companies more.

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priya_h1b_journeyOct 2, 2025, 7:00 PM

@vivek_rfe_response No issues at all! The startup has 50+ employees and good funding (Series B). They included the company's tax returns, business registration docs, and a detailed org chart. I think being well-prepared helped.

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