New Delhi, Jan. 9 -- US President Donald Trump's intensified crackdown on immigration, hike in H-1B visa fees had already left a lot of foreign professionals on the edge. Adding to the growing uncertainty, the US Embassy in India recently issued a warning as thousands of Indians remain stranded in the country due to ongoing delays in H-1B and H-4 visa appointments.

For thousands of foreign professionals in US, the H-1B visa is not just tied to a job, but also to their respective employers, raising a common question: Can a H-1B visa holder switch jobs? The short answer is yes, but under some clearly defined rules.

Livemint explains how the entire process works, what you need to do if switching jobs, while on a H-1B visa.

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