On OPT, if I choose to switch firm right now, can I still transfer my H1b application for the upcoming April lottery? That's the only thing stopping me from leaving EY now.

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Transfers are not counted in the Lottery and can be done any time of the year.

Op, only when have an approved h1b

You can't transfer an application. You have t get the visa, then transfer the visa.

OP - I dont understand whats your question is. I can answer based on what I understood. You need to have approbed H1 Petition by the time you switch the job, period. Actually there is nothing called "H1 transfer", every new employer will file H1 petition for the new candidate who is going to join the firm.But if the candidate already has the Valid approved petition (from the current employer which he/she is going to leave), candidate wont come under CAP limit (85,000 visas per year and H1 timeline April). So USCIS will accept the application, process and approve/decline. In your case, I assume you dont have valid petition since you are on OPT and EY is applying for the first time. I suggest you to wait until EY applies for H1, I wish all will go well and you will through with the lottery-thingy and then be off from the hook.

^thanks for all the detailed responses guys, ♥️

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