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J-1 visa to green card

Dear Undecided Teacher: The Green Card Path You’ve Been Praying For Exists

June 4, 2025June 3, 2025 by gemma@teach-usa.net
The Green Card Path exists

If you’re a teacher torn between staying or going, this heartfelt letter introduces the green card path you may not know exists—the National Interest Waiver (NIW).

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