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From J-1 to Green Card: Kareen’s Story

January 25, 2026 by gemma@teach-usa.net
J1 to greencard

Kareen went from J-1 teacher to U.S. green card holder by preparing early, completing her 212(e) home residency requirement, and following the consular process step by step.

Categories Teacher Journeys Tags 212e rule, consular processing, Filipino teachers, green card sponsorship, international teachers, j1 to green card, j1 visa, Teach-USA, teaching in the USA, USCIS Leave a comment
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