Visa Help, Teaching Tips, and Money Advice for International Educators
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Today my Life Begins I don’t know exactly how this triumph is going to be articulated. Yes! This is hyperbole. But it’s just that I can’t imagine how this so called life becomes there’s more to life. No one can really underrate God’s perfect plan for us. Sometimes, it may not happen according to … Read more
Faith and Hope. My journey to the Land of the Free can be summarized by those words. Faith It all started with faith. 2018 is our breakthrough year. We prayed to God for Him to lead us to our breakthrough and indeed through the Facebook ad, my wife’s friend sent us a link of … Read more
It was just an ordinary night when I was scrolling my FB newsfeed when I saw the post on Pinoy Teachers Stories. With its catchy illustration, I opened and read through some of its blogs- it talks about a life of being a teacher in a foreign land. It was really inspiring how the writer … Read more
Ever wonder why if things are really meant to be and are really meant for you, the process always feels easy, light, and straightforward? It is your FAITH. If you will have beliefs anyway, why not believe in good, in health, in abundance, and give your complete trust in God? … Read more
God has it all planned out in our lives. My mom always says, if it’s for you, it’s for you. No matter what direction you go, if it’s meant to be, it’s meant to be. When we have already exhausted all our efforts and given our all. Then, it’s time to let go and … Read more
Job Fair Realities and Hopes. 1) The competition may be tough. 2) Basis: What’s written and submitted in your online applications- about your qualifications. Your resume and cover letter will speak of you! 3) Are there guarantees you will be chosen for interviews? No guarantees. You can only hope they choose YOU!!! … Read more
“Your promise still stands, Great is your faithfulness. I’m still in your hands. This is my confidence. You’ve never failed me yet!” -Lyrics from the song “Do It Again”; the song that changed my life in an instant. How? Here’s my story. Long before, it hadn’t crossed my mind to work outside of … Read more
A story of Miracle. Milagro? No, hindi ako naniniwala and l even don’t believe in Him. Yan ang always nasa isip ko last few months dahil sa mga circumstances na nangyayari sa buhay ko, sa family ko. I kept on asking/praying to Him before some very simple things but He didn’t give … Read more
Food for Thoughts for Aspiring J1 Teachers by: Anonymous 1. Know your agency. Make sure you are satisfied with the services they offer. Wag pag dating dito nag iba na ang ihip ng hangin kesyo mas maganda at mas mura ung iba. It’s a choice, and be happy with it. … Read more
The Don’ts of Teaching in the US by Rheux Serendipity Britt 1. Don’t ask unless google can’t answer your question. 2. Don’t play know-it-all; we all start back from scratch when we get here, everything here is completely different from the Philippines. 3. Don’t just wait and speak up only after … Read more
God’s PLANS. by: Maria Theresa Alvarez-Jackson GOD ALWAYS HAS A BETTER PLAN. HE HAS THE BEST REASONS AND HE WILL NEVER FORGET TO REWARD YOUR HONESTY AND HARDWORK. These thoughts capture my 3-year journey. My first J1 program was way back in 2011 as a university fellow at Clemson University in South … Read more
Are you ready to join us? Please email your resume to apply@teach-usa.net. ————————————– The J1 visa is non-immigrant visa. It is under the US Department of State. Max duration is five years. You go home for the two-year home requirement before you can reapply for the same visa or another visa. J1 visa runs for … Read more
Pagdating nyo dito sa US… hindi magiging perfect agad ang buhay nyo. Lahat ng nag sisimula, mahirap. Madami kwento ng sacrifice, wala naman libre dito, wala din kayo pinabaon na pera para sitting pretty na lang kayo pag dating dito. Sa kadamihan, eto naexperience: 1) need maglakad… sa Pinas naman todo lakad … Read more
What’s the Process? After getting the US Embassy Approval, the next step is to register with the Commission on Filipino Overseas (CFO). One of the requirements to secure a CFO sticker is to submit clearance from your previous employer. Please check this link to know more about the requirements of the CFO. … Read more
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 … Read more
Facilitation Services include: – Pre-Screening and Collaboration Facilitation – Access to the Proprietary Wise Up Program – Access to Teach-USA Proprietary Database – Guidance and Facilitation on Visa Sponsorship Process and Support – Guidance on US Embassy Application Process & Support – Online Professional Development and Training (as applicable) – Flight Resources and Pre-Departure Orientation/Information – … Read more
Facilitation Services include: – Pre-Screening and Collaboration Facilitation – Access to the Proprietary Wise Up Program – Access to Teach-USA Proprietary Database – Guidance and Facilitation on Visa Sponsorship Process and Support – Guidance on US Embassy Application Process & Support – Online Professional Development and Training (as applicable) – Out-of-County Application Process & Support – … Read more
MY STORY: I had 33 units in MA Sped. I also did not have SPED teaching experience since I was teaching Computer subjects in the Philippines then. (or so I thought!) But, during the interview, something popped into my mind – I did have SPED teaching experiences! 1) I had a computer class … Read more
When I was taking my masters in SPED, I’d hear teachers talk about working in the US. I wasn’t interested. Why? At that time, I was still in the process of knowing what I wanted and I was happy with where I was. I didn’t even bother to inquire or ask questions … Read more
One of our teachers in the Teach-USA group selfishly shared the results of her waiver application (to waive the two-year home rule requirement) for the J1 visa program. She filed for a No Objection Statement (NOS) waiver with the Commission on Filipino Overseas (CFO) last July, 2021 by virtue of having a US citizen child. … Read more