CASE: H-1B Visa Petition
PETITIONER: Public School District in Syracuse, KS
BENEFICIARY: Filipina Elementary Teacher
Our client, a public school district in Syracuse, KS, contacted our office in June 2026 seeking legal assistance with an H-1B visa petition for a prospective foreign employee. The beneficiary holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Elementary Education and currently resides in the U.S. under H-4 status. The proffered position of Elementary Teacher qualifies as a specialty occupation, as it strictly requires at least a Bachelor’s Degree in Education or its equivalent.
Although subject to the annual H-1B cap in typical circumstances, our client was exempt from the quota because it is a non-profit organization affiliated with an institution of higher education. Upon being retained, our team promptly filed the H-1B petition with full supporting documentation on July 9, 2026, via premium processing. The petition was approved on August 4, 2026, without a Request for Evidence (RFE).