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Schools – HOW TO APPLY
Currently not accepting applications from teachers at new schools.
Watch our New Program Video in English http://vimeo.com/855693869
or Spanish vimeo.com/272480420
Read the SET-UP GUIDE for detailed instructions.
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Confirm if a teacher is qualified for a J-1 teacher visa first. See ELIGIBILITY.
ELIGIBILITY
To qualify for J-1 teacher visa status, foreign teachers must:
(1) qualify to teach in K-12 schools in country of nationality or last legal residence
(2) have two years’ full-time teaching experience
(3) be fluent in English – able to understand and speak
(5) be of good reputation and character
(6) work as a classroom teacher only full-time 32 hours/wk minimum
(7) have equivalent of 4-YR US university degree in Education or subject
(8) be currently working as a teacher in home country or country of last legal residence
(9) intend to come to the U.S. for the purpose of exchange, not work.
CANNOT:
(10) work as a principal, intern, tutor, counselor, coach, librarian, curriculum coordinator, or any staff position other than classroom teacher 32 hours per week
11) have worked in J-1 teacher visa status in the US during the previous 2 years
(12) work in day-care schools (except Pre-K3 and Pre-K4 for language immersion schools)
These federal laws are not flexible.
HOW TO RENEW J-1 Teacher Visa
FEES
Click on Teacher Exchange link for fees.
Teacher Costs Associated with the J-1 teacher visa
For a quick estimate of costs in various US states, click on:
Economic Policy Institute’s
Family Budget Calculator
Or click on this link:
Cost of Living
Tax Withholding
https://www.irs.gov/individuals/tax-withholding-estimator
CHF Blog
Relocation Guide for Schools
For more details, see the Host School Responsibilities page.
CHF Director Marianne Mason’s book J1 VISA UNCLOAKED may be purchased on amazon.com.
Cordell Hull Biography
Cultural Activities
See examples of activities on the Cultural Activities page.
Teachers
CHF does not accept applications from individual teachers.
Click on Teacher Exchange for details.
Download CHF Memo