FY 2026 H-1B Selected – Project & Work Location Changed Before Filing
Edit - FY 2027
Hi everyone,
I’m looking for guidance regarding an FY 2027 H-1B cap-selected case.
My H-1B registration was selected in the FY 2027 lottery. After selection, the client project and work location changed before the H-1B petition was filed/approved.
Here are the facts:
A new LCA has already been filed and certified for the new work location
Same employer/petitioner
Same SOC code
Same wage level
Job duties remain substantially similar
Salary changed only because of the different prevailing wage/location requirements
My questions are:
Can the employer still file the H-1B petition using the updated project and new work location?
Does USCIS generally allow this if the original registration was based on a bona fide job offer?
Is this considered a “material change” before the initial petition is approved, or does that mainly apply after H-1B approval?
Has anyone received an RFE or denial in a similar situation?
Any concerns for future visa stamping or compliance?
Would really appreciate insights from attorneys or anyone who went through something similar.
Thanks!