H-1B Visa History Teacher Jobs

History Teacher roles qualify for H-1B sponsorship as specialty occupations requiring at least a bachelor's degree in history or a closely related field. Most sponsoring employers are K-12 private schools, international schools, and universities. The H-1B cap-subject lottery runs each April, but cap-exempt school placements exist.

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Open Jobs60+
Top Visa TypeH-1B
Work Type100% On-site
Median Salary$52K
Top LocationNashville, TN
Most JobsGreat Hearts Academies

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Newton Public Schools
High School History Teacher
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Newton Public Schools
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High School History Teacher
Newton Public Schools
Newton, Massachusetts
Teaching & Instruction
K-12 Teaching
Curriculum Design
On-Site
Bachelor's
1,001-5,000

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Dallas Independent School District
Mexican American History Teacher
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Mexican American History Teacher
Dallas Independent School District
Dallas, Texas
Teaching & Instruction
K-12 Teaching
$67,500/yr - $68,000/yr
On-Site
Bachelor's
10,000+

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Canyons School District
US History Teacher
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Canyons School District
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US History Teacher
Canyons School District
Draper, Utah
Teaching & Instruction
K-12 Teaching
On-Site
Bachelor's
1,001-5,000

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Grace Christian Academy
7th Grade History Teacher
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Grace Christian Academy
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7th Grade History Teacher
Grace Christian Academy
Knoxville, Tennessee
Teaching & Instruction
K-12 Teaching
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Other
11-50

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Kipp Nashville
2026-27 High School World History Teacher
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Kipp Nashville
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2026-27 High School World History Teacher
Kipp Nashville
Indianapolis, Indiana
Teaching & Instruction
K-12 Teaching
$50,000/yr
On-Site
2+ yrs exp.
Bachelor's

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Tips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship as a History Teacher

Verify your degree meets specialty occupation

USCIS requires your bachelor's degree to be in history, social studies education, or a directly related field. A general education degree without a history concentration can trigger an RFE, so gather transcripts showing your major coursework before applying.

Target cap-exempt schools for faster sponsorship

Colleges, universities, and nonprofit research institutions are cap-exempt, meaning your petition bypasses the annual H-1B lottery entirely. Prioritize these employers if you need status quickly or missed the April registration window.

Use Migrate Mate to find verified H-1B sponsors

Search Migrate Mate to identify schools and universities with confirmed H-1B LCA filing history for teaching roles. This filters out employers who advertise but have no track record of actually sponsoring visa petitions.

Check prevailing wage before negotiating your offer

Run the OFLC Wage Search using SOC code 25-3099 or 25-2031 for your metro area before accepting an offer. Your employer's LCA must certify a wage at or above the DOL prevailing wage, and underpaying will block certification.

Ask the school about their H-1B filing timeline

Private K-12 schools often sponsor H-1B transfers or new petitions mid-year outside the cap. Confirm whether the school has in-house HR experience with I-129 filings or uses an immigration attorney, since inexperienced filers cause preventable delays.

Collect state teaching license documentation early

Many states require a valid teaching license as part of the H-1B specialty occupation evidence package. If your license is from another country, start the state credentialing process immediately since evaluations can take several months.

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History Teacher H-1B Visa: Frequently Asked Questions

Does a History Teacher role qualify as an H-1B specialty occupation?

Yes. USCIS recognizes secondary and post-secondary teaching positions as specialty occupations when the employer requires at least a bachelor's degree in history, social studies, or a related discipline. The O*NET classification for history teachers at the post-secondary level lists a Job Zone 5, which supports the specialty occupation argument. A mismatch between your degree field and the subject you teach is the most common reason for an RFE.

Which types of schools sponsor H-1B visas for History Teachers?

Colleges and universities are the most reliable sponsors because they are cap-exempt under INA, meaning your petition skips the lottery. Private K-12 schools and international schools also sponsor H-1B petitions but are generally cap-subject. Public K-12 schools are government entities and cannot directly sponsor H-1B visas. Use Migrate Mate to filter employers by verified LCA filing history for teaching occupations before you apply.

Can a school sponsor my H-1B outside the April lottery window?

Cap-exempt employers such as universities and qualifying nonprofits can file H-1B petitions at any time of year. Cap-subject private schools must register during USCIS's March lottery window for an October 1 start date. If you already hold H-1B status with another employer, a school can file a transfer petition at any point without needing a new lottery slot.

What documentation does a school need to file my H-1B petition?

The school files Form I-129 with a certified Labor Condition Application from DOL, which requires wage documentation and a public access file. You'll need to provide official transcripts, your state teaching license or credentials evaluation, a copy of your passport and current visa, and your most recent I-94 record. Schools that have sponsored teachers before will have a checklist; those filing for the first time often underestimate the credential review timeline.

Does a history teaching credential from another country count toward H-1B eligibility?

A foreign teaching credential can satisfy the degree requirement if a credential evaluation service determines it is equivalent to a U.S. bachelor's degree in history or education. USCIS accepts evaluations from NACES-member organizations. However, a foreign credential does not replace a U.S. state teaching license, which many employers list as a separate job requirement on top of the H-1B specialty occupation threshold.

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