India, Nov. 2 -- A Reddit user has raised concerns about changing employers after getting an H-1B visa, asking if it is possible. "I recently got my H-1B visa approved but I've been wondering is it possible to change employers after getting the visa? Like, if you find a better opportunity or things don't work out with your current company, can another employer take over the sponsorship or do you have to start the whole process again?" the user posted on Reddit.

Once an H-1B worker is in the United States, they can change employers - a process often referred to as a "transfer" or "sequential employment." According to De Wit Immigration Law, "The American Competitiveness in the 21st Century Act (AC21) established H-1B portability provision...