H-1B Guide for Employers: Obligations and Compliance

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Sponsoring an H-1B worker brings legal duties for the employer. Meeting them from the beginning protects both the business and the worker.

Core obligations

• Pay at least the higher of the actual wage and the prevailing wage for the job and location.
• Provide working conditions that do not hurt similarly employed workers.
• Give notice of the filing at the worksite, as required.
• Keep a public access file with the required documents.
• Maintain accurate records and respond to government requests.

Changes that need action

• A new work location outside the covered area may need a new LCA and an amended petition.
• A significant change in duties may need an amended petition.
• A change in ownership or structure may need review.

Ending employment

If the employment ends before the H-1B period, the employer generally must notify USCIS and may owe the cost of return transportation in some cases. We help you handle these steps correctly.

Inspections and audits

The government can conduct site visits and wage and hour reviews. Keeping the public access file organized and the job match consistent reduces risk.

Third-party placement

When workers are placed at another company’s site, USCIS may ask for more detail on the work, the end client and the arrangement. Clear contracts and letters help.

H-1B visas guide

• H-1B visas overview
• H-1B Eligibility: Specialty Occupation and Degree Requirements
• H-1B Registration, the Cap and the Lottery
• H-1B Process and Timeline: Labor Condition Application to Approval
• H-1B Extensions, Transfers and Amendments
• From H-1B to a Green Card: Employer Sponsorship Options
• H-1B Visa Frequently Asked Questions

How our firm helps with H-1B visas

• We review the job, the degree match and the wage level before anything is filed, so the petition tells a clear specialty-occupation story.
• We coordinate the registration, the labor condition application and the petition with your employer or the employer’s HR team.
• We prepare the support letter, the evidence and any response to a request for evidence.
• We plan transfers, extensions, amendments and the six-year clock so your status never lapses.
• We map the route from H-1B to a green card early, so a backlog does not catch you by surprise.

Situations we handle

• Workers not selected in the lottery who need a Plan B
• Transfers and job changes with portability questions
• Employers placing workers at client sites
• Extensions beyond six years tied to a green card case

Why clients choose our firm

• A Texas-licensed attorney serving immigration clients in all 50 states.
• Russian-language service for clients and families.
• Clear communication and updates through our client portal.
• A full review of your history before anything is filed, so problems are caught early.
• Organized filings and representation through interviews, requests for evidence and appeals.

Get help with h-1b visas

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This page is general information, not legal advice, and reading it does not create an attorney-client relationship. Immigration rules, policies and fees change often. Last updated: November 2026.