Not Currently Teaching Eligibility



One of the J1 visa program requirements is for a teacher to be currently teaching. It makes sense since this is a cultural exchange program, and one of the benefits of the program is for educational and cultural enrichment.

Unfortunately, virtual tutoring or teaching doesn’t count.

Teachers participating should be current teachers in an academic classroom setting.



As stated in the US Department of State's website: Exchange teachers sharpen their professional skills and participate in cross-cultural activities in schools and communities, and they return to their home school after the exchange to share their experiences and increased knowledge of the United States and the U.S. educational system.


But the good news is you may still qualify to participate in the program, if you meet the requirements below.

Applicants NOT working as a teacher at the time of application must meet ALL  qualifications below:


  • Meet the qualifications for teaching at the primary or secondary levels (K-12) in schools in his or her home country (Yes, you need to have a valid teaching license).

  • Have at least two years of full-time K-12 teaching experience within the past eight years.

  • Have completed an advanced degree (in Education or in the academic area he or she intends to teach) within 12 months of his or her application submission date for the program. 




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14 comments:

  1. I have been working in a private school for 16 years, yet my special son is deprived of the education he deserves to have because special curriculum to students with special needs is not offered in the school where I am working. I believe that in the US, children with special needs matters. I have realized too that the reason why I want to become a teacher is to spread love and that it must start at home. I also believe in the American dream and I want to achieve it together with my family.

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  2. Hello. I am 41 years old. I am a licensed Secondary teacher in the Philippines and I have 33 units of Master of Arts in Teaching Major is Social Science. I have been an ESL teacher since 2011. Am I qualified to teach or work in USA? Thank you

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  3. Hi, I am an Instructor in our University for 9 years in tertiary level, I am teaching Information Technology/Computer Science Subject. I have no PRC since our school did not required us to have it upon hiring and the minimum requirement is having a Masters Degree. Is there a possibility that I can teach in USA?

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  4. thanks for that open opportunity thanks god bless

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  5. Hello, am I eligible if I am teaching outside Philippines and not from my origin country? Thanks for the answer.

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    1. yes, please email your resume to apply@teach-usa.net.

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  6. Hi, I have had experience as a College Instructor handling English Major subjects, as well as 6 yrs of teaching in the Elementary level. I also have my license.

    I have taken some time off teaching, but I will be teaching again come August 16, 2023.

    Am I eligible to apply?

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  7. Hi, I have been a teacher in KG (Kuwait) for 10 years and am currently an educator assistant in special education (Kuwait). I am teaching English and math subjects. I have no PRC since our school did not require us to have it, but I registered with the Kuwait Ministry as a teacher to allow us to teach in their country. Is there a possibility that I can teach in the USA?

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    1. pls see the requirements at https://www.teach-usa.net/initial-requirements

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  8. Is a substitute teacher eligible to apply?

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  9. I've been teaching in public school for 13 yrs. and 2 yrs.in private school. I started my teaching journey since 2006 until 2022 . I decided to resigned for one reason I've became widow last 2022. However Im still aligned with my passion to handle kids. I've became a youth staff ( seafarer). I handled middle school for 1st contract then toddlers ages 2-5 years old for my second contract. My second contract finished last December 2023. Now I'm looking forward to go back to my own tract "Teaching". I really miss who I am as an educator. Thank you and Godbless!

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