Visa Help, Teaching Tips, and Money Advice for International Educators
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Are you an international teacher looking to teach in the USA? To work as a certified teacher in the United States, you’ll need to obtain the appropriate teaching certification or license. The process may seem daunting, but with the right information and support, you can achieve your goal of teaching in American schools. In this … Read more
Are you an international teacher dreaming of teaching in the United States? The demand for qualified teachers in the USA is growing, and many schools are welcoming educators from around the world. In this guide, we’ll show you how to secure teaching jobs in the USA, understand the requirements, and navigate the visa process. Let’s … Read more
Great News to the following countries! – Asia: Bahrain, Bangladesh, China, India, Indonesia, Kazakhstan, Laos, Malaysia, Oman, Saudi Arabia, South Korea, Sri Lanka, Thailand, United Arab Emirates – Europe: Albania, Armenia, Georgia, Montenegro, Romania – Americas: Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Dominican Republic, Guyana, Paraguay, Peru, Trinidad and Tobago, Uruguay – Africa: Algeria, Eswatini (Swaziland), … Read more
Starting December 9, 2024, the U.S. Department of State is updating the J-1 Visa Exchange Visitor Skills List for the first time since 2009. This change significantly impacts teachers who are planning to apply for a J-1 visa to teach in the United States. 🇵🇭 What Does This Mean for J1 Teachers who want to … Read more
Important Update for Aspiring J-1 Exchange Visitors: Recent Changes to Country Eligibility The U.S. Department of State has recently published a notice in the Federal Register (Document Number: 2024-28718) that directly affects professionals planning to apply for a J-1 Exchange Visitor visa. The update, which appears in the official notice linked above, modifies the eligibility … Read more
Teaching in the US: A Crossroads for International Educators For many international teachers, pursuing a teaching career in the United States is a chance to achieve professional growth and financial stability. However, the journey is far from simple. It requires weighing the opportunities of teaching abroad against the personal and cultural sacrifices of leaving home. … Read more
Have you ever thought about what it’s like for teachers who move to the U.S. on J1 or H1B visas? How do they handle things like adjusting to a new school system, meeting visa requirements, and settling into a new life? What can schools and communities do to help them succeed? Teaching in the U.S. … Read more
Everything to Know Ever thought about how your foreign education is seen in your new home? Foreign Credential Evaluation (FCE) is key to unlocking your international degrees and licenses. But what is FCE, and why is it so important for those looking to move abroad? Explore this guide to find out and open up new opportunities. Key Takeaways Foreign … Read more
If you have a dream, let it thrive! Find the purpose in your dream. And allow God to take care of all the means to make it happen. Remember, if you seek God, He will give you the dream, the purpose, and the mission. The dream, the purpose, and the mission are God’s. … Read more
Make your dreams UNREALISTIC and BIG, and allow God to surprise you! And why not? We have a BIG GOD who loves us so much! He will move mountains for us! He will make our dreams come true! That, I believe! What do you believe in?
“What do you want??” I have been asked that question many times, and most of the time, I would not know how to answer it. Reflecting upon it now, deep within, I know what I want. But I am too fearful to acknowledge it because I fear. I fear being laughed at. I … Read more
Pursue not the job offer. Pursue not the visa. Pursue not the dream nor your goals. Pursue only God. He will give you the desires of your heart. He will lead you in the right direction. He will make ways for you. Believe it. It is not the pursuit that will make you win. But … Read more
Often, we rush and put in all the effort for a goal or a dream. Ahh, let me stop and put “I” instead of “we.”‘ I always act on impulse. I remember rushing to one of the agency offices in Mandaluyong (some 18 years ago!) because they were hiring teachers for the … Read more
“I am Jairoh Taracina, also known as “Mr. Jay” at my current school. I currently serve as a high school mathematics teacher in Missouri USA. Despite being a small town, this place is very safe and peaceful. In addition, I teach college subject to my students at Missouri College, where I am a college … Read more
No one wants to get sick. But if you are or was sick and you have medical bills to pay please know that there are options to pay your medical bills. Can medical bills be made in payments? Yes. Please work with your provider and ask about payment plans for your medical bills. You … Read more
Meet Evance “I have been looking for an opportunity to become a global teacher because I know becoming a global teacher will a enable me to grow, learn, share ideas and knowledge of academic and cultural values with other United states teachers, students and the American community as a whole and to also learn … Read more
When I was deciding what to take in college, teaching was the furthest thing on my mind. My mother was a teacher and I saw how busy she was even when she arrived home from school. I would watch my older sister, who worked in the bank, go out at night and meet up with … Read more
No matter how strong — or weak — we think we are, no matter what we think we can or cannot do in this life… No matter how we act on our dreams to the best of our abilities… If it’s not time yet. It’s not time yet. But keep on doing … Read more
