H-1B Visa Tutor Jobs
Tutor roles can qualify for H-1B visa sponsorship when the position requires at least a bachelor's degree in a directly related subject area. Employers at universities, test-prep companies, and K-12 supplemental education programs have filed LCAs for tutoring positions. The 85,000-slot annual cap and April lottery mean timing your job search matters.
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So Clearfield Elementary
Reference #
2027-130C
Close Date
08/07/2026
Summary
Under the general supervision of the Director of Bi-lingual Education and in coordination with the classroom teacher, the ESL Tutor instructs students from bi-lingual homes, helping them with basic academic skills and with class assignments.
Description
Classified position is announced to all applicants. Applications must be submitted no later than Friday, August 7, 2026. 3.5 hours per day/166 days per year/Grade 3 $17.24 per hour (2026-27 Support Salary Table). This is a one year only position. [Promotions result in a 5% minimum increase]
GENERAL FUNCTION: Under the general supervision of the director of bi-lingual education and in coordination with the classroom teacher, the ESL Tutor instructs students from bi-lingual homes, helping them with basic academic skills and with class assignments.
Educational Requirements:
1. High school graduation.
2. Minimum Qualifications: The equivalent of two years (48 semester hours) full-time education at an institution of higher education; or an associate's degree; or the ability to pass a Utah State Office of Education approved Para-Professional Test.
Knowledge & Ability:
1. Proficiency in a second language and a knowledge of a second culture.
2. Ability to work well with students, teachers and administrators.
3. Ability to demonstrate patience and empathy when working with children.
4. Basic knowledge of grammar, spelling, English pronunciation, reading comprehension, pronunciation, etc.
Davis School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Location
So Clearfield Elementary
Reference #
2027-130C
Close Date
08/07/2026
Summary
Under the general supervision of the Director of Bi-lingual Education and in coordination with the classroom teacher, the ESL Tutor instructs students from bi-lingual homes, helping them with basic academic skills and with class assignments.
Description
Classified position is announced to all applicants. Applications must be submitted no later than Friday, August 7, 2026. 3.5 hours per day/166 days per year/Grade 3 $17.24 per hour (2026-27 Support Salary Table). This is a one year only position. [Promotions result in a 5% minimum increase]
GENERAL FUNCTION: Under the general supervision of the director of bi-lingual education and in coordination with the classroom teacher, the ESL Tutor instructs students from bi-lingual homes, helping them with basic academic skills and with class assignments.
Educational Requirements:
1. High school graduation.
2. Minimum Qualifications: The equivalent of two years (48 semester hours) full-time education at an institution of higher education; or an associate's degree; or the ability to pass a Utah State Office of Education approved Para-Professional Test.
Knowledge & Ability:
1. Proficiency in a second language and a knowledge of a second culture.
2. Ability to work well with students, teachers and administrators.
3. Ability to demonstrate patience and empathy when working with children.
4. Basic knowledge of grammar, spelling, English pronunciation, reading comprehension, pronunciation, etc.
Davis School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship in Tutor
Verify your degree matches the subject
H-1B requires a specialty occupation, meaning your bachelor's or higher must be in the specific subject you tutor. A chemistry degree supports a chemistry tutoring role; a general education degree alone may not satisfy USCIS without additional documentation.
Search LCA filings for tutoring employers
Use the OFLC Wage Search to pull certified Labor Condition Applications under SOC codes for tutors and teachers. Employers with recent LCA certifications for tutoring roles have already committed to H-1B wage and working-condition standards, signaling genuine sponsorship history.
Target institutional employers over sole proprietors
Universities, national test-prep companies, and K-12 supplemental education providers are far more likely to navigate H-1B paperwork than individual tutoring businesses. Smaller operators often lack the HR infrastructure to file I-129 petitions and pay USCIS fees.
Time your applications before the April lottery window
USCIS opens H-1B registration in March for the fiscal year starting October 1. Your employer must register you by late March, so negotiate an offer and begin the petition process no later than February to meet that deadline comfortably.
Use Migrate Mate to find verified sponsoring employers
Search Migrate Mate to filter tutoring and education roles by employers with confirmed H-1B filing history. That narrows your list to companies already familiar with the sponsorship process, saving you from pursuing roles where the employer will decline at the offer stage.
Request a specialty occupation support letter early
USCIS scrutinizes tutor roles because some adjudicators question whether a degree is universally required. Ask your employer to prepare a detailed letter explaining why the specific subject demands a degree-level background before the I-129 is filed, not after an RFE arrives.
H-1B Visa Tutor: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a tutoring job qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B purposes?
It depends on whether the employer requires at least a bachelor's degree in a specific academic field for the role. A tutoring position in mathematics, chemistry, or foreign languages can qualify if the employer consistently requires a related degree. Roles where any bachelor's degree is accepted, regardless of field, are harder to defend to USCIS and often draw Requests for Evidence.
Which types of employers sponsor H-1B visas for tutors?
Universities with writing or subject-matter tutoring centers, national test-preparation companies, and K-12 supplemental education organizations are the most active H-1B sponsors for tutoring roles. Smaller independent tutoring businesses rarely sponsor because the filing fees and legal costs are disproportionate to the position. You can browse verified sponsoring employers for tutoring roles on Migrate Mate.
How does the prevailing wage requirement apply to tutor positions?
Your employer must pay at least the DOL prevailing wage for the tutoring role in the geographic area where you'll work. You can look up the applicable wage level using the OFLC Wage Search by entering the relevant SOC occupation code and work location. The employer certifies this wage on the LCA before filing the H-1B petition with USCIS.
Can I work as a tutor on OPT while waiting for H-1B sponsorship?
Yes. If your tutoring role qualifies under your degree field, you can work on post-completion OPT while your employer files your H-1B registration in the March lottery. If selected and approved, the cap-gap rule extends your OPT authorization through September 30, covering the gap before your H-1B status begins on October 1.
What happens if USCIS issues an RFE on my tutor H-1B petition?
An RFE on a tutor petition typically challenges whether the role is a specialty occupation. Your employer's response should include a detailed position description, evidence that the job duties require subject-specific degree knowledge, industry data from O*NET showing degree requirements for comparable roles, and any employer hiring history demonstrating consistent degree requirements for similar positions.