Teachers are always in demand. They are needed in the public schools, they are needed in the private and religious schools, and they are needed in Native American schools. J-1 Teachers are highly educated and experienced. However, most J-1s have a 2 year home residency requirement, that prevents them from applying for an H-1B Visa and a Green Card after their J-1 Program expires.
A school located on a Native American Land, may be a positive alternative for J-1 Teachers.
There are 183 Bureau-funded elementary and secondary schools, composed of 53 Bureau of Indian Education schools and and 130 Tribally Controlled Schools. The Schools are located on 64 reservations in 23 states, and serves approximately 46,000 Indian students.
Tribally Controlled and Bureau Operated School is a distinction that aids with the J-1 IGA Waiver.
The School that is need of a school teacher is able to assist in the J-1 Waiver as an "Interest Government Agency." The Waiver could allow them to remove the restriction and pursue an H-1B Teacher Visa. The Bureau of Indian Education, as well as possibly the Tribe and Bureau of Indian Affairs.
The Bureau of Indian Education posts openings on their website, located here: https://www.bie.edu/current-vacancies
If you have questions regarding the J1 Waiver, you can set up a consult with our office.
NOTE: Another alternative for J-1 Teachers requiring the waiver may be R-1 Visas for Teachers in Religious Schools. More information found here: https://www.fickeymartinezlaw.com/r1-visa-for-school-teachers-at-religious-private-schools-an-alternative-to-the-h-1b-visa
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