H-1B is a category of nonimmigrant visa for specialty occupation workers temporarily in the United States. The H-1B visa is reserved for occupations requiring the theoretical and practical application of a body of highly specialized knowledge, and attainment of a bachelor’s or higher degree in the specific specialty (or its equivalent) as a minimum for entry into the occupation in the United States.

No, Tulsa Remote will not provide you with H-1B sponsorship. Tulsa Remote is a unique recruitment initiative aimed at attracting talented individuals to Tulsa. The program brings remote workers and digital nomads to the community by providing $10,000 grants and numerous community-building opportunities.

Yes! If you have secured H-1B status, and your employer supports your ability to work remotely from Tulsa, you may be eligible for the benefits Tulsa Remote offers. You can apply to Tulsa Remote here.

You will need to work with your employer to secure an amendment to your approved H-1B petition based on a change in worksite location to Tulsa, Oklahoma. This would allow you to maintain your same employer and position, while obtaining authorization from the immigration service to work at a different worksite location- remotely from Tulsa.

Your employer is not required to amend your H-1B petition to allow for a change in worksite. Many employers will accommodate an employee’s request to move. As with your current H-1B petition, your employer must comply with the terms and conditions set out in the labor condition application (LCA) and the approved H-1B petition, whether it is the original or an amended petition.

You will need to work with your employer to secure an amendment to your approved H-1B petition prior to working remotely from Tulsa.

If your employer supports your ability to work remotely from Tulsa, you may be eligible for the benefits Tulsa Remote offers. You can apply to Tulsa Remote here.

According to USCIS, “if your current H-1B employer properly files a non-frivolous Form I-129 requesting new employment or a change of employment on your behalf, you are authorized to work according to the terms of the new or changed employment once that petition is filed, or as of the requested start date on that petition, whichever is later.”

You should seek guidance from your employer and their immigration counsel to understand how moving to Tulsa may impact any pending or approved applications filed on your behalf.

You should seek guidance from your employer and their immigration counsel to understand how moving to Tulsa may impact any pending or approved applications filed on your behalf.

They are not required to do so, but Tulsa will welcome them with open arms.

If you advance through the Tulsa Remote application, you and your employer may be eligible to receive legal support through Tulsa Remote’s partnerships with the inTulsa Visa Network and the Klasko Law Firm.