When to File an Amended H-1B Visa Petition
In April 2015, USCIS’ Administrative Appeals Office (AAO) set a precedent with the decision in the Matter of Simeio Solutions, LLC (Simeio). This ruling clarified the circumstances under which an amended or new H-1B petition is required due to a change in an H-1B worker’s place of employment. We review this decision’s various elements and implications to provide clarity for employers and employees alike.