ELIGIBILITY
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Must be non-U.S. citizens.
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Must be 18 years of age or older.
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Must have strong proficiency in spoken and written English.
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Possess a degree that is equivalent to a U.S. bachelor’s degree in either general education, or in the specific academic subject field in which they intend to teach.
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Meet the necessary qualifications for teaching in primary or secondary schools in their home country.
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Have at least two (2) years of full time, post-degree classroom teaching experience as a lead teacher in a primary or secondary school.
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Have the ability to satisfy the teaching eligibility standards, including any necessary certification or licensing, of the U.S. state or school in which they intend to teach.
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Do not intend to use the program as a path to permanent residency or employment in the U.S.
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Experience as a part-time, assistant, intern, or student teacher does not count toward this requirement. Experience obtained prior to acquiring a bachelor’s degree does not count toward this requirement.
OVERVIEW
The J-1 Teacher Program is a nonimmigrant cultural exchange, which gives foreign teachers the opportunity to teach in accredited primary and secondary schools in the USA. Teachers may work in a United States school for up to 3 years, with a high possibility of extension for another 1 or 2 years. Connecting The Link LLC is where international teachers find a teaching position in the US with all round support. If you’re a teacher with teaching experience at your home country and looking forward to teach in America under the Teacher Exchange Program, you need to find a teaching job in the US. We help connect teachers with accredited primary, middle, and high schools iwithin the US. Your struggle to find your dream job in America ends right here. Get in touch and start your journey towards pursuing your passion.
J1 Visa For Teachers
The two main categories under the J1 visa for educators are “Teachers” and “Professor/Research Scholars“.
The J1 visa category encompasses a wide range of foreign national exchange visitors, including teachers, professors, and research scholars who are coming temporarily to the U.S. as a participant in a designated exchange program for a certain specific purpose, which include teaching, instructing or lecturing.
PROCESS
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Step #1: Find a sponsor for your visa
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Step #2: Submit a Form DS-2019
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Step #3: Pay the application fees
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Step #4: US Embassy/Consulate Interview
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