The idea that an amended petition may be necessary based on a change in job location is hardly a new concept. As explained in H1B Amendment Requirement for Change in Job Location (07.Sep.2012), the USCIS has been moving in this direction for a number of years.However, this decision by the AAO serves to clearly make this rule the law-of-the-land.isclaimer: The information provided here is of a general nature and may not apply to any specific or particular circumstance. It is not to be construed as legal advice nor presumed indefinitely up to date.