If my company sends me to another branch, do I need an amendment?

It depends on where the new branch is located. In the H-1B, the approved worksite is part of the petition, so a transfer may or may not require an amended petition, depending on the distance from the original location.

The reference point is the worksite area declared in the Labor Condition Application (LCA). If the company transfers you to an address outside that geographic area, an amended petition is generally required before the move. If the new branch falls within the same metropolitan area already covered by the LCA, the amendment is often not necessary.

• Move outside the LCA area: generally requires an amended petition.
• Move within the same approved area: the amendment is usually not required.
• The worksite must remain consistent with what USCIS approved.

Because the analysis depends on the specifics of each transfer, it is worth confirming the current guidance from USCIS and the Department of Labor and, when facing a significant move, consulting an immigration professional before accepting the new location.

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