FAQ
Questions...
SCHOOLS
Yes. All our teachers have at least two years’ classroom experience.
School districts must become the sponsor of the identified teacher and provide all necessary documentation to immigration lawyers to support the transition. The process should take no more than 12 weeks with adequate cooperation.
All teachers are subject to credential evaluations to confirm their education meets the stated qualification for the school district. A minimum of a bachelor's degree is required.
Together with the school, K-12 Connex will assist in the cultural and educational assimilation of the teacher.
To help teachers acclimate, we support proactive planning with the school to facilitate housing, commerce and attachment to places of worship as well as links to local communities of similar ethnicity for the teacher.
To ensure compliance with immigration and labor laws, schools and school districts should be aware of the needed affiliation with an institution of higher learning and well as the renewal cycles for the Visa class of H1-B.
To ensure compliance with immigration and labor laws, schools and school districts should be aware of the needed affiliation with an institution of higher learning and well as the renewal cycles for the Visa class of H1-B.
No. The obligations of the employer are clearly outlined in the petition. The employer petitioner responsibilities are nor equivalent to the familial or refugee sponsorship visa obligations. https://fordmurraylaw.com/understanding-h-1b-employer-obligations/
TEACHERS
We recommend each person come with living expenses sufficient for two months. This amount may vary depending on the state or city. Consult your relocation specialist for specifics related to your school placement site.
Certain J-1 Exchange Visitors are subject to a Two-Year Home Residency Requirement, which must be fulfilled or waived by USCIS, based on a recommendation from the U.S. Department of State, before they can obtain H-1B status. If this requirement does not apply to you, and you meet the other eligibility criteria, you may be eligible for H-1B status.
Dependents of H-1B status holders (legal spouse and children under age 21) can apply for H-4 status. H-4 status holders are not eligible to work except in limited situations.
No, K-12 Connex does not charge any fees to its recruited qualified teachers. Further K-12 Connex does not work with recruiters or third-party entities who charge candidates fees. If anyone has charged you a fee, please contact info@k-12connex.com let us know.
No. There is not a fee to apply but you will be responsible for any costs associated with verifying your credentials and any applicant visa related fees.
The teacher can expect to pay fees related to collecting and validating his/her credentials and information.
- Education evaluation $225
- License Verification - varies
- Police clearance report $10-$50 depending on your country
- ACFL if necessary $165 (language proficiency)
No. This is not a J-1 program. You can apply to transition your visa at any time.
We are working to expand the State options, but it can be in any of the 50 states.
If an H-1B temporary worker has a spouse and/or unmarried children under 21, those family members are eligible to come to the U.S. as H-4 dependents.
The H-1B visa is a work authorization visa that allows US employers to hire foreign workers for specialty occupations. The initial period of stay for an H-1B visa is three years, and it can be extended for up to six years. The six-year limit is not a continuous clock, but rather takes into account the total number of days the visa holder has spent in the US while holding H-1B status. For every full day spent outside the US, the visa holder can recapture that time when they return. If your employer likes your work they can file an EB-3 which will allow you to stay indefinitely