Employer Y is asking my current company I-797C receipt number

USA H1B Visa
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I got an offer from Company Y and they are asking my current employer I-797C receipt number for H-1B Visa transfer since my H-1B Visa will be expired in 2-weeks.

Is it safe to provide my current extension receipt number to Company Y for H-1B Visa transfer?

Please share your thoughts and experience.

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It is a genuine ask for any company willing to transfer the H-1. Once you have done your homework about this new employer, it is safe to give them your receipt number.

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Thanks Saurabh for reply.
But why do they need my receipt number by current employer? I have given all the documents to Company Y for H-1B transfer but they are asking for my current receipt number, i am just worrying if Company Y will do some changes on my visa case with my current employer?

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In order to show that you are cap-exempt, they need proof that you have already been cap-counted before. For this they need copy of the receipt. Actually, lot of them ask for approval notice and not just receipt notice.