H-1B filings

Does Bering Strait School District sponsor H-1B?

Yes, according to public filings. Bering Strait School District filed 149 H-1B labor condition applications in fiscal years 2024-2026, including 25 in fiscal year 2026.

USCIS approved 100 H-1B petitions for this employer in fiscal years 2024-2026.

This page uses public government filings. A filing does not guarantee that the employer will sponsor you. This information is not legal advice.

Status on October 22, 2026: USCIS does not collect the $100,000 payment on new H-1B petitions for workers outside the U.S. while court orders stand. Appeals are pending, so this can change. USCIS H-1B FAQ

Labor condition applications by fiscal year

Fiscal year	Filed	Certified	Workers
2026	25	23	23
2025	60	59	59
2024	64	64	64

An employer files a labor condition application with the Department of Labor before it files an H-1B petition. A certified application is not an approved visa. The U.S. fiscal year runs from October 1 to September 30.

USCIS decisions on H-1B petitions by fiscal year

Fiscal year	New: approved	New: denied	Continuing: approved
2026	4	0	31
2025	28	2	9
2024	6	0	22

New petitions are for first H-1B employment. Continuing petitions are for extensions and for workers who change employers.

Typical roles and wage ranges

Job title	Applications	Wage range per year	Median
Certified Teacher	37	$59,490 - $104,630	$80,852
Elementary Teacher	19	$59,490 - $84,301	$73,174
Special Education Teacher (K-12)	18	$64,131 - $90,802	$73,431
Kindergarten/1st Grade Teacher	8	$73,431 - $77,694	$77,694
Middle School Teacher	5	$60,450 - $85,825	$83,133
Middle School Math Teacher	4	$95,364 - $98,059	$98,059
Certified Elementary Teacher	4	$59,490 - $83,133	$75,875
Special Education Teacher	4	$59,490 - $95,774	$78,980
5th Grade Teacher	4	$66,647 - $77,694	$77,649
High School English Language Arts Teacher	3	$64,516 - $80,597	$78,462

Wages are the rates the employer stated in its applications. Actual pay can differ.

Top locations

Location	Applications
Stebbins, AK	21
Gambell, AK	19
Teller, AK	16
Shishmaref, AK	15
Savoonga, AK	13
Shaktoolik, AK	13
Elim, AK	11
St. Michael, AK	11
Wales, AK	9
Brevig Mission, AK	6

Sources

U.S. Department of Labor, OFLC LCA Program (H-1B, H-1B1, E-3) Disclosure Data. Period: FY2024, FY2025, FY2026 Q1-Q3. Retrieved on October 23, 2026.
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, H-1B Employer Data Hub. Period: FY2024, FY2025, FY2026 Q1-Q3. Retrieved on October 23, 2026.
National Center for Education Statistics, IPEDS Institutional Characteristics (HD2024). Period: Collection year 2024. Retrieved on October 23, 2026.

Data release 2026q3, built on October 23, 2026.