Visa Help, Teaching Tips, and Money Advice for International Educators
Everything you need to teach abroad—from job application tips to navigating the J-1 and H-1B visa process. This guide is for passionate educators around the world pursuing their teaching dreams in the U.S.
Info from: Celeste/Thanks! “I just want to share some REAL LIFE embassy interview experiences of J1 Teachers after their 2-yr rule (212e requirement): Teacher’s Real Story #1: A teacher lacked 2 weeks because she left the country for a vacation in Thailand. The consul returned her passport and told her, “See you next … Read more
US J1 Visa Sponsors require a Certification of Recognized English Test. There are different Recognized English test, such as: – Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) iBT (TOEFL iBT or TOEFL iBT Home Edition): minimum required test scores for each section are: Reading – 18 Listening – 17 Speaking – 20 Writing – … Read more
Questions: Can your family apply for J2 visas when you apply for your J1 visa? Yes, but it depends on the sponsor too. Also, The US embassy will decide whether you will get approval. Is it best to bring your family at once? It depends on your priorities. Is the J2 process easy? Yes. … Read more
Are you thinking of transferring to another school district in another state? Here are some guidelines to help you in your decision-making: Find your valid reason. There must be something that the school district can do to help you in your situation. For example, if you are having difficulty adjusting to teaching middle … Read more
They say, if life gives you lemons, make lemonade!And why not? You may not deserve the lemons, but you know that anything that doesn’t kill you makes you stronger, better, and wiser! Plus, the lemonade is heart! Sharing some Q&A that may ignite a light and fire within you! Question #1: Is it … Read more
Amazing times! If you answered YES to my two questions, let’s get you moving toward your US Dream! (If that’s your dream!) Related Questions: 1. I am a Head Teacher/Program Coordinator/College Professor/Supervisor. Can I apply? YES! 2. What is K-12 License? Kinder to Grade 12 teaching license. 3. Any … Read more
Teach-USA recommends securing your US teaching license early if you plan on teaching in the US. There’s no need to take any exams to apply for a license. But, you will need to have a Foreign Credential Evaluation (FCE) ready to start your application. TO KNOW MORE: Please send an email to: apply@teach-usa.net Subject … Read more
Answer: No. Although if you have one, you earn about $10,000 more annually than those with Bachelor’s degree. — All states require a minimum of a bachelor’s degree in Education to become a certified teacher. Additionally, some states may require teachers to obtain a Master of Arts in Teaching or Masters in Education degree within … Read more
Part-time jobs? Attend school in the US? Summer jobs at Walmart or any company? Online tutoring? Everything that will require the use of your Social Security for taxes and payments other than your HOST SCHOOL… is NO, NO, NO. Nope. Nada. Nunca. They are not allowed under J1 Visa Program. Hindi pwede. Best … Read more
J1 VISA is not a WORK VISA, it is a cultural exchange program visa. REALITIES. 1. It is good for 3 years (as long as your host school is willing to renew your contract). 2. It can be extended for 2 more years. (Total: 5 years) 3. There is a 2-year … 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 – Pre-Departure Orientation – Flight Resources and Information – Guidance on … Read more
ABOUT BRINGING YOUR FAMILY TO THE US UNDER J2 VISA Should you do this or not? We all go through challenging choices. And making a decision could be tricky. You get to weigh a lot of things! But the most critical element will always be knowing what you VALUE the most … Read more
Reasons for J-1 Visa Early Termination Violation of the Travel Rule Engaging in Unauthorized Employment Failure to Maintain Adequate Health Insurance Changing J-1 Sponsor Without Approval Conviction of Crime Consequences of J-1 Early Termination It Affects Your Current Status No Post-Completion 30-Day Period May Jeopardize Your Future Re-entry
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
There are different ways to apply for a waiver. If you are a current J1 visa holder, please check the visa stamp on your passport to see if you have a 212e exemption. What it means? With an exemption, you won’t have to go home for 2 years to change to another visa. If you … Read more
WARNING: Teachers under the J1 visa. Please beware of your illegal activities. Unauthorized employment, including driving for Uber or Doordash using your J2 dependent’s SSN, is fraud and not allowed. Working for any home health organization that pays cash after a day’s work is not allowed. Babysitting, house sitting, dog sitting, … Read more
H-1B Service Fee 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 – Out-of-County Application Process & Support (Philippines Only) – Flight Facilitation … Read more
Under the J-1 visa program, teachers can only work at their designated host school indicated on their DS-2019. (This includes summer jobs or after-school jobs). They are not allowed to have any other source of income in the USA, additional employment, or receive compensation from any other source than the host school printed on … Read more
YES! With the condition that the teacher should have at least two years of full-time K-12 teaching experience within the past eight years. Awesome, right? ——- Please feel free to browse our site, https://www.teach-usa.net to know more about the J-1 Visa Program. Requirements can be found here.
The sponsors we work with are very strict with the “be-currently-teaching” requirement. And then, one said YES! With the condition that the teacher should have at least two years of full-time K-12 teaching experience within the past eight years. Awesome, right? or Join our H-1B Possibility Program! ——- Please feel free to … Read more