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Schools – HOW TO APPLY

The Cordell Hull Foundation works directly with schools only, not with teachers, their friends or relatives, recruiters or attorneys.  If you are a school looking to establish an exchange program for teachers to work temporarily in the US, click on our New Program Video in English which contains a wealth of information: http://vimeo.com/855693869

or Spanish vimeo.com/272480420


Click on above video for SET-UP GUIDE.
You may also read the concise SET-UP GUIDE for detailed instructions. Before you consider a J-1 visa exchange program, be sure to confirm with us if a teacher is qualified for a J-1 visa and read the eligibility requirements. See ELIGIBILITY.

ELIGIBILITY

To qualify, 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
    (4) be of good reputation and character
    (5) work as a classroom teacher only full-time 32 hours/wk minimum
    (6) have equivalent of 4-YR US university degree in Education or subject
    (7) be currently working as a teacher in home country or country of last legal residence
    (8) intend to come to the U.S. for the purpose of exchange, not work.

CANNOT:

  • (9) work as a principal, intern, tutor, counselor, coach, librarian, curriculum coordinator, or any staff position other than classroom teacher 32 hours per week
    (10) have worked in J-1 teacher visa status in the US during the previous 2 years
    (11) work in day-care schools (except Pre-K3 and Pre-K4 for language immersion schools)
    These federal laws are not flexible.

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

Click here to access his list of accomplishments

HOW TO RENEW J-1 Teacher Visa

CHF is not a teacher recruitment nor placement agency.

For guidance on how to find a teaching job in the US, see CHF videos  “How to Teach in the US” in English and in Spanish.

FEES

Click on Teacher Exchange link for fees.

Teacher Costs Associated with the J-1 teacher visa

Health Insurance
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
Payroll Deductions

Tax Withholding
 https://www.irs.gov/individuals/tax-withholding-estimator

J1 Visa Teacher Exchange Fees

CHF Sponsorship fees are paid by school or district, not by teachers:

  • Year 1: $1,400
  • Year 2: $800
  • Year 3: $400
  • Year 4 & 5 (flat fee): $1,000 + State Dept $367 fee
  • Year 5: Zero

Teacher or school can pay remaining costs:

J-2 Dependents upon request – not automatic

Spouse – $300/year
Child – $200/year (must be school age: 3-5 depending upon state – no toddlers)

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.