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Can I transfer my H-1B status to another employer?

It is not clear what you mean "transfer" your "H-1b visa". If you are asking whether you can use your current H-1B status to work for another employer, the answer is No. If you are asking if you can find another employer to work for, the answer is Yes. Your H-1B visa is "owned" by the petitioning employer. If you want to work for another employer, the new employer has to obtain another H-1B status on your behalf before you start to work.

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