Move to the Northwest Kansas Region (26-county program incl. Republic, Jewell, Graham, Mitchell, Ellsworth, Rooks)
Cash to move your remote job to the open plains of northwest Kansas.
Record checked Oct 21, 2026 · official source confirmed 14 Nov, 06:01 UTC
Summary
A regional MakeMyMove program and county-level offers paid remote workers $5,000 (Republic County: $8,000) to move into a 26-county Northwest Kansas region; all checked pages now show 'Application Closed'.
Dream spread
Cash to move your remote job to the open plains of northwest Kansas.
Relocation reality check
Applications closed on every page checked (regional, Republic, Jewell, Graham, Mitchell, Ellsworth, Rooks). Salina and Hays were excluded.
Your fit signals
The real program is below — the 0–100 scoring is a paid feature.
Full match score — Solo / Household
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See Solo & Household plansCheck: Income of USD 50,000/year
Minimum income of USD 50,000 per year.
Reality engine
Four lenses on whether this move fits you — tap a panel to see the logic behind each signal.
Eligibility
18+, remote full-time or self-employed, $50,000+/yr, living outside the 26-county region; relocate within 6 months.
Conditions
The program's rules on record, blockers first. Confirm each on the official source.
Income of USD 50,000/year
BlockerMinimum income of USD 50,000 per year. Derived from the program's stated requirement — the official source sets how income is measured (gross or net, period, family add-ons).
The long game
If United States becomes home, here is the road from first visa to a second passport.
United States · residency → PR → citizenship
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Costs & money
The amounts & terms on record from the official source. USD figures are estimates.
- Incentive
- $5,000 – $8,000Conditions apply — read the catch before counting on it.
- Income requirement
- $50,000 per year≈ USD 4,167/month (approximate, as of 2026-10-21)
- Property purchase
- Not required
True cost to move
Upfront cash, reimbursements, and net position after approval — not headline incentive amounts.
- Flights & logistics$1,200
- Temporary housing (90 days)$2,400
- Deposit / first month rent$2,000
Application roadmap
A practical sequence — adjust for your consulate and timeline.
1. Confirm official eligibility
Read the primary government source.
2. Gather income & employment proof
Bank statements, contracts, or tax records.
3. Book consulate / immigration appointment
Slots vary by country and season.
4. Prepare health coverage
Meet minimum coverage rules before arrival.
Meet people before you go
Existing communities already talking about life in 🇺🇸 United States. Lurk, ask, make a friend — before the flight.
- r/SameGrassButGreener
The sub for relocating within the US — city-vs-city threads.
- r/Tulsa
Source trail
We could not fully confirm the key figures against the official source. Check it yourself before relying on them.
“Application Closed”
Primary official sourceLast checked Oct 21, 2026
Rule changes
CasaSedora last checked the official source on 14 Nov 2026. Changes appear here once two independent automated checks agree on them, or a person confirms them.
No rule changes recorded since monitoring began.
Our summaries point you to what moved — always confirm details on the official source.