Not Currently Teaching Eligibility


One of the J1 visa program requirements is for a teacher to be currently teaching.
It makes sense since this is a cultural exchange program, and one of the benefits of the program
is for educational and cultural enrichment.
 

Unfortunately, virtual tutoring or teaching doesn’t count.

Teachers participating should be current teachers in an academic classroom setting.

As stated in the US Department of State’s website: Exchange teachers sharpen their professional skills and participate in cross-cultural activities in schools and communities, and they return to their home school after the exchange to share their experiences and increased knowledge of the United States and the U.S. educational system.

But the good news is you may still qualify to participate in the program, if you meet the requirements below.
 

Applicants NOT working as a teacher at the time of application must meet ALL  qualifications below:

 

  • Meet the qualifications for teaching at the primary or secondary levels (K-12) in schools in his or her home country (Yes, you need to have a valid teaching license).
 
  • Have at least two years of full-time K-12 teaching experience within the past eight years.
 
  • Have completed an advanced degree (in Education or in the academic area he or she intends to teach) within 12 months of his or her application submission date for the program. 

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  1. I have been working in a private school for 16 years, yet my special son is deprived of the education he deserves to have because special curriculum to students with special needs is not offered in the school where I am working. I believe that in the US, children with special needs matters. I have realized too that the reason why I want to become a teacher is to spread love and that it must start at home. I also believe in the American dream and I want to achieve it together with my family.

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  2. Hello. I am 41 years old. I am a licensed Secondary teacher in the Philippines and I have 33 units of Master of Arts in Teaching Major is Social Science. I have been an ESL teacher since 2011. Am I qualified to teach or work in USA? Thank you

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  3. Hello. I am 41 years old. I am a licensed Secondary teacher in the Philippines and I have 33 units of Master of Arts in Teaching Major is Social Science. I have been an ESL teacher since 2011. Am I qualified to teach or work in USA? Thank you

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  4. Hi, I am an Instructor in our University for 9 years in tertiary level, I am teaching Information Technology/Computer Science Subject. I have no PRC since our school did not required us to have it upon hiring and the minimum requirement is having a Masters Degree. Is there a possibility that I can teach in USA?

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  5. Hello, am I eligible if I am teaching outside Philippines and not from my origin country? Thanks for the answer.

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  6. Hello, am I eligible if I am teaching outside Philippines and not from my origin country? Thanks for the answer.

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  7. Hi, I have had experience as a College Instructor handling English Major subjects, as well as 6 yrs of teaching in the Elementary level. I also have my license.

    I have taken some time off teaching, but I will be teaching again come August 16, 2023.

    Am I eligible to apply?

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  8. Hi, I have been a teacher in KG (Kuwait) for 10 years and am currently an educator assistant in special education (Kuwait). I am teaching English and math subjects. I have no PRC since our school did not require us to have it, but I registered with the Kuwait Ministry as a teacher to allow us to teach in their country. Is there a possibility that I can teach in the USA?

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  9. I've been teaching in public school for 13 yrs. and 2 yrs.in private school. I started my teaching journey since 2006 until 2022 . I decided to resigned for one reason I've became widow last 2022. However Im still aligned with my passion to handle kids. I've became a youth staff ( seafarer). I handled middle school for 1st contract then toddlers ages 2-5 years old for my second contract. My second contract finished last December 2023. Now I'm looking forward to go back to my own tract "Teaching". I really miss who I am as an educator. Thank you and Godbless!

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  10. I am currently teaching in a secondary school in Kenya, we handle grade 9-12, formally known as forms 1 – 4, do i consider myself having the full – time k12 experience as per the question?

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  11. I am currently teaching in a secondary school in Kenya, we handle grade 9-12, formally known as forms 1 – 4, do i consider myself having the full – time k12 experience as per the question?

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  12. Good day Ma'am Gem, I am currently looking for a teaching job opportunity in US. However, as I read all the post and comments here, this made me sad because one of the requirements is teaching experience. Actually, I'm education degree and a license teacher. I hope the teaching experience is not a hindrance to pursue my ambition to become an foreign teaching. Thank you and God bless

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  13. Good day Ma'am Gem, I am currently looking for a teaching job opportunity in US. However, as I read all the post and comments here, this made me sad because one of the requirements is teaching experience. Actually, I'm education degree and a license teacher. I hope the teaching experience is not a hindrance to pursue my ambition to become an foreign teaching. Thank you and God bless

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  14. Hi maam Emma,
    I am a graduate of Bachelor of Elementary Education major in General Curriculum here in Philippines and I have already a license since 2018.I also finished my Master of Educational Management and Supervision last may 2023.Am I still eligible to appy?

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  15. Hi maam Emma,
    I am a graduate of Bachelor of Elementary Education major in General Curriculum here in Philippines and I have already a license since 2018.I also finished my Master of Educational Management and Supervision last may 2023.Am I still eligible to appy?

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  16. Ma'am, I am currently teaching in a State University but prior to this, I had 5 years teaching experience in Secondary (K to 12). Am I qualified to apply for a teaching job in the US? Thank you very much and God bless.

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  17. Ma'am, I am currently teaching in a State University but prior to this, I had 5 years teaching experience in Secondary (K to 12). Am I qualified to apply for a teaching job in the US? Thank you very much and God bless.

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  18. Hello Ma’am Gemma I have been a public school teacher in the Philippines for five years and am currently working as a government teacher in Thailand for almost a year. Am I still eligible to apply?

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  19. Hello Ma’am Gemma I have been a public school teacher in the Philippines for five years and am currently working as a government teacher in Thailand for almost a year. Am I still eligible to apply?

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  20. I am a retired Mathematics and Physics teacher. I taught these subjects for 10 years before the implemintation of K-12 Program of DepEd. I am now 71 years old. Am I qualified to apply this J1 program despite my not able to experience the K-12 Program and despite my age? Please reply. Thank you.

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  21. Good day ma'am I am a college instructor for almost 27 years. I had my degree in Master in Sped. Am I qualified to teach in the US? Thank you.

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  22. Hello Gemma,

    I have been teaching biology at the college level for more than 20 years. However, I do not have teaching experience in basic education. I am a licensed professional teacher in secondary education with a major in biological science. Additionally, I hold a Master's degree and a PhD in biology.

    I would like to inquire if I am still qualified.

    Thank you.

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  23. Good morning Ma'am Gemma, I am a public school teacher. I taught 1st and 2nd grade for almost 18 years then I was promoted last 2019 as a SPED teacher. I am currently teaching children with different disabilities in classroom setting. My bachelors degree is Elementary Education. I earned 18 units in my Masters degree majoring in Special Education. Am I qualified to teach Special Education in the USA? or should I apply as Elementary teacher? Thank you so much

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  24. Good morning Ma'am Gemma, I am a public school teacher. I taught 1st and 2nd grade for almost 18 years then I was promoted last 2019 as a SPED teacher. I am currently teaching children with different disabilities in classroom setting. My bachelors degree is Elementary Education. I earned 18 units in my Masters degree majoring in Special Education. Am I qualified to teach Special Education in the USA? or should I apply as Elementary teacher? Thank you so much

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  25. Hi Maam Gemma,

    I have a Bachelor Degree in Education major in English. I've been Teaching English here in Vietnam for over 5 years now. Howecer, I've been teaching English at Language Centers. Will there b a chance for me to apply?

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  26. Hi Maam Gemma,

    I have a Bachelor Degree in Education major in English. I've been Teaching English here in Vietnam for over 5 years now. Howecer, I've been teaching English at Language Centers. Will there b a chance for me to apply?

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