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Speech-language pathologists qualify for H-1B sponsorship as a specialty occupation requiring at least a bachelor's degree in communication sciences or a related field. Employers in hospital systems, school districts, and rehabilitation networks regularly file LCAs and I-129 petitions to sponsor SLPs, making this one of the more actively sponsored allied health roles.
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Get Access To All JobsLooking to make a difference as a pediatric physical, occupational or speech language therapist? UCP of Central Florida provides pediatric therapy at two settings charter schools and medical/out-patient. Charter Schools are a network of 8 PreK-12th grade schools for students with and without disabilities in Central Florida. Therapy is provided as part of a multi-discipline team.
Job Summary:
The Speech Language Pathology Assistant – School-Based position follows the school calendar and is responsible for providing direct therapy services to UCP of Central Florida students according to all local, state, and federal regulations. The Speech Language Pathology Assistant – School-Based reports to the school principal at each campus where services are rendered. The Speech Language Pathology Assistant – School-Based ensures all students under her/his care caseload receive a high-quality therapy program by optimizing each student’s abilities.
Job Responsibilities:
- Conducts and implements appropriate and effective therapy sessions/interventions based on students’ needs.
- Assists speech language pathologist in establishing goals.
- Meets productivity; ensures all students on his/her caseload receive services according to the frequency and duration of their IEPs.
- Collaborates with education staff to facilitate incorporating students' therapy goals into classroom activities.
- Participates in meetings as assigned.
- Identifies and pursues appropriate equipment based on students’ needs.
- Reports accountability data according to UCP guidelines.
- Completes and submits accurate documentation.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
What UCP Offers
Our mission at UCP is to empower children with and without disabilities to achieve their potential by providing individualized support, education and therapy services in an inclusive environment. When you join UCP of Central Florida you partner with a team that is making a positive impact on the futures of our children. For over 70 years, we have been dedicated to enriching the lives of children of all abilities across Central Florida. We provide individualized Support, Education, and Therapy services to thousands of children at 8 campuses in: Downtown Orlando, East Orlando (near UCF), Kissimmee, Pine Hills, Lake Mary, and Winter Garden.
UCP of Central Florida offers a competitive benefit package available to all employees! Some perks to being a UCP Team Member may include: health insurance (free option after the first year), dental insurance options, free life insurance, paid time off, discounted on-site childcare, 403B/Retirement match, short & long term disability, and support in continuing your education.
Education:
Bachelor’s degree in communication sciences and Disorders
Minimum Experience:
One (1) year experience preferred in a pediatric population in an interdisciplinary setting. New graduates will be considered.
Looking to make a difference as a pediatric physical, occupational or speech language therapist? UCP of Central Florida provides pediatric therapy at two settings charter schools and medical/out-patient. Charter Schools are a network of 8 PreK-12th grade schools for students with and without disabilities in Central Florida. Therapy is provided as part of a multi-discipline team.
Job Summary:
The Speech Language Pathology Assistant – School-Based position follows the school calendar and is responsible for providing direct therapy services to UCP of Central Florida students according to all local, state, and federal regulations. The Speech Language Pathology Assistant – School-Based reports to the school principal at each campus where services are rendered. The Speech Language Pathology Assistant – School-Based ensures all students under her/his care caseload receive a high-quality therapy program by optimizing each student’s abilities.
Job Responsibilities:
- Conducts and implements appropriate and effective therapy sessions/interventions based on students’ needs.
- Assists speech language pathologist in establishing goals.
- Meets productivity; ensures all students on his/her caseload receive services according to the frequency and duration of their IEPs.
- Collaborates with education staff to facilitate incorporating students' therapy goals into classroom activities.
- Participates in meetings as assigned.
- Identifies and pursues appropriate equipment based on students’ needs.
- Reports accountability data according to UCP guidelines.
- Completes and submits accurate documentation.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
What UCP Offers
Our mission at UCP is to empower children with and without disabilities to achieve their potential by providing individualized support, education and therapy services in an inclusive environment. When you join UCP of Central Florida you partner with a team that is making a positive impact on the futures of our children. For over 70 years, we have been dedicated to enriching the lives of children of all abilities across Central Florida. We provide individualized Support, Education, and Therapy services to thousands of children at 8 campuses in: Downtown Orlando, East Orlando (near UCF), Kissimmee, Pine Hills, Lake Mary, and Winter Garden.
UCP of Central Florida offers a competitive benefit package available to all employees! Some perks to being a UCP Team Member may include: health insurance (free option after the first year), dental insurance options, free life insurance, paid time off, discounted on-site childcare, 403B/Retirement match, short & long term disability, and support in continuing your education.
Education:
Bachelor’s degree in communication sciences and Disorders
Minimum Experience:
One (1) year experience preferred in a pediatric population in an interdisciplinary setting. New graduates will be considered.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship in Speech Language Pathology
Verify your CCC credential before applying
Most H-1B sponsors for SLP roles require your Certificate of Clinical Competence from ASHA. Confirm your CCC is current before submitting applications, as employers use it to satisfy the specialty occupation requirement in the LCA.
Target healthcare systems over school districts
Hospital networks and rehabilitation companies file H-1B petitions through dedicated immigration counsel more consistently than public school districts, which often lack the infrastructure to sponsor foreign nationals for clinical roles.
Search employer LCA filings on Migrate Mate
Pull DOL Labor Condition Application data on Migrate Mate to see which employers have filed for SLP roles by SOC code. This shows real sponsorship history, not just a recruiter's claim that a company 'sometimes sponsors.'
Use OFLC Wage Search to negotiate your offered salary
Your employer must pay at least the prevailing wage for your SOC code and work location, certified in the LCA. Run the OFLC Wage Search before your offer stage so you know what wage level the DOL will require.
Request premium processing if your start date is fixed
Premium processing reduces I-129 adjudication to 15 business days. If your employer has a hard credentialing or caseload start date, ask them to file with premium processing to avoid gaps between your OPT or prior status expiring and your H-1B approval.
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Find Speech Language Pathology JobsSpeech Language Pathology H-1B Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Does speech-language pathology qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B purposes?
Yes. USCIS recognizes SLP as a specialty occupation because the role requires at minimum a master's degree in communication sciences and disorders for clinical practice in most states, and a bachelor's degree at minimum by statute. Your CCC from ASHA and your state license together document the theoretical and practical requirements USCIS expects to see in an H-1B petition.
Which types of employers most commonly sponsor H-1B visas for SLPs?
Hospital systems, inpatient rehabilitation facilities, skilled nursing facility chains, and private practice networks with multi-state operations are the most consistent H-1B sponsors for SLPs. School districts can sponsor H-1B visas but frequently lack in-house immigration infrastructure, which slows or blocks filings. Use Migrate Mate to filter for employers with verified LCA filing history in speech-language pathology before you apply.
Can my employer sponsor my H-1B if I still need to obtain state licensure?
Yes, in most cases. Many states allow SLPs to practice under a temporary or provisional license while a full license is pending. Your employer can file the H-1B petition before your permanent license is issued, but the petition must reflect the license you hold or are eligible to hold at the time of filing. Confirm your specific state's temporary practice rules before your employer submits the I-129.
How does the H-1B prevailing wage requirement apply to SLP roles?
Before filing your H-1B petition, your employer must certify a Labor Condition Application with the DOL confirming you'll be paid at least the prevailing wage for your SLP role in the specific work location. The DOL assigns wage levels 1 through 4 based on experience and specialization. You can check applicable wage levels using the OFLC Wage Search to understand what your employer is required to pay before you finalize an offer.
Is my SLP master's degree from a foreign university accepted for H-1B sponsorship?
It can be, but your employer's immigration attorney will typically require a credential evaluation from a recognized service confirming your degree is equivalent to a U.S. master's in communication sciences and disorders. ASHA's certification process itself often includes this review, so if you already hold CCC, you've cleared a significant part of the equivalency burden. USCIS still reviews the evaluation independently as part of the specialty occupation analysis.
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