university H1 to Regular company h1?

[brickinthewall]

Hello guys
Have a predicament!

Am currently on h1, but work for a university. I have good job offer from a “regular” company!
So I was wondering if I can transfer my H1 to this company or am I stuck with the university?
Or should I reapply for my h1 when the new quota starts.


Total confusion…

Simply put: Can I transfer my H1 that I have with the university to any company or non-university jobs?

Any inputs would be helpful…

 

[adapa]

University H1 (exempt) cannot be transferred to corporate or for-profit (non-exempt) entities. As far as I know, you do not have any choice other than waiting for next year's quota.

 

[sfmars]

Hello guys
Have a predicament!

Am currently on h1, but work for a university. I have good job offer from a “regular” company!
So I was wondering if I can transfer my H1 to this company or am I stuck with the university?
Or should I reapply for my h1 when the new quota starts.


Total confusion…

Simply put: Can I transfer my H1 that I have with the university to any company or non-university jobs?

Any inputs would be helpful…

Yes, you can transfer your H1, but your new H1 becomes the subject of the annual H1 quota limit. You may know that Universities are not the subject of H1 quota limit and they are exempt of the H1 employer's fee.

You can transfer your current H1 to another H1 in other university without problems.

Per my understanding you have to wait when new H1 quota is open, to be able to transfer your current H1 to any profitable company.