Maria Gemma Hilotin

Choose to Keep Quiet

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What’s the secret to achieving your goals and dreams?    Keep Quiet.   Announcing everything you do to everyone will put more pressure, expectations, and drama in your life.    Why? Because instead of allowing your heart, mind, and soul to focus on your goals and dreams, you end up reacting, explaining, justifying, and pushing … Read more

Celebrating Other’s Success!

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One secret I’ve learned early on is – to be genuinely happy with the success of others hastens my own!   Let’s practice the virtue of being genuinely happy and grateful for the opportunity to see someone succeed. No jealousy, no envy, no strings to pull down, no crab mentality BUT just plain happiness knowing … Read more

Are Part-Time Jobs Allowed Under J1 Visa?

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Part-time jobs? Attend school in the US? Summer jobs at Walmart or any company? Online tutoring?   Everything that will require the use of your Social Security for taxes and payments other than your HOST SCHOOL… is NO, NO, NO.   Nope. Nada. Nunca. They are not allowed under J1 Visa Program. Hindi pwede. Best … Read more

Payong, Katol and Puno ng Niyog by Thirdy

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My story has many colors…. And when we combine it all together, it forms RAINBOW— my personality!    It all started with a single FB post of one of my friends last September, 2018 and it really surprised me. I sent him questions but I got no reply. I kept on asking things about the … Read more

Hindi Ako Sumuko by Emma

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I started off my Teach-USA journey last August 3, 2018. I received an email  from Ma’am Gemma about this great opportunity. What i did was I immediately checked the website and Facebook page.    Luckily nakita ko iyong picture ni Ma’am Jenny. I asked Ma’am Jenny about Teach-USA and sabi ni Ma’am you’re in the … Read more

Realities of the J1 Visa

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J1 VISA is not a WORK VISA, it is a cultural exchange program visa.   REALITIES.   1. It is good for 3 years (as long as your host school is willing to renew your contract).   2. It can be extended for 2 more years. (Total: 5 years)    3. There is a 2-year … Read more

Perfect Timing for Izel

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“Let your life reflect the faith you have in God. Fear nothing and pray about everything. Be strong, trust God’s word, and trust the process.”   I always believe that there is always a perfect timing for every prayer you ask from God. I started my journey of igniting my dreams with TEACH-USA as my … Read more

Struggle is Real by Cara

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  “STRUGGLE IZ REAL, BUT GOD IZ REAL AS WELL”   I was 23 years old back then, when I’ve started my journey here in TEACH- USA.   Last October 2018, me and my friend Cheenie both applied and tried our luck in the USA. Unfortunately, I was not able to make it. I was so depressed … Read more

Let Me Want What You Want

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Let Me Want What You Want Oh my dear Lord Let Me Love What You Love Oh dear Lord That is how you designed Life to be Lord Help me Lord to Live How I ought to Live   Oh Lord take me to the Place Where I have no Will That is separate from … Read more

H-1B Service Fee

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      Facilitation Services include: – Pre-Screening and Collaboration Facilitation – Access to the Proprietary Wise Up Program – Access to Teach-USA Proprietary Database – Guidance and Facilitation on Visa Sponsorship Process and Support – Guidance on US Embassy Application Process & Support – Pre-Departure Orientation – Flight Resources and Information – Guidance on … Read more

About Bringing Your Family to the US Under J2 Visa

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ABOUT BRINGING YOUR FAMILY TO THE US UNDER J2 VISA   Should you do this or not?   We all go through challenging choices. And making a decision could be tricky.   You get to weigh a lot of things!   But the most critical element will always be knowing what you VALUE the most … Read more

Pangarap ni Maricel

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  “Ephesians 3:20 — GOD’S Glory belongs to God, whose power is at work in us. By this power he can do infinitely more than we can ask or imagine.”     Pangarap na kayang abutin,   Pangarap na gustong abutin,   Pangarap mula pa pagkabata,   Pangarap na Diyos na ang bahala.     … Read more

Rejected But Saved by Amos

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Our God is an awesome God.   I got rejected by a sponsor, squeezed by time, and tried by a lacking document.   I am not discouraging anyone here. Rather, I am enumerating the miracles of our Lord during this journey I chose to take with #teachusa.   I was accepted by another sponsor, my documents … Read more

God Never Fails by Clarisse

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It all started with being curious and slowly taking chances.
 
And then – deciding to take a risk with uncertainty.
 
To major sleepless nights and unending self-preparations to land a job!
 
And then getting US visa approval, and finally, flying to the USA! YES!!!
 
It looks easy, huh?
 
At first, I didn’t even think achieving my dream was possible. 
 
I have no idea where to get my immediate needs – like fee payments! But miracles exist!
 
All my worries (money+skills+self-doubt) didn’t stop me. God provides, and He never fails to do that. 
 
Overcoming doubts and negativity is challenging, but with the guidance of my dearest mentors in Teach-USA, everything became smooth. 
 
I never thought TEACH-USA could change someone’s life in the blink of an eye, but it happened. I am so grateful to be part of it!
 
My advice to those who aspire to be in the Land of Milk and Honey is never to let your doubt take away your chances. 
 
Progress is all about taking a risk and being ready to jump!
 
PROGRESS+FAITH+COURAGE requires ACTION. 
 
And complete trust in God. Because, in Him, nothing is impossible!
 
To God be the Glory.

#iloveTEACHUSAfamily

– Written by: Clarisse

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I Made It by Jsel

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“Aren’t you too young for this?” “You are inexperienced, you think it would be enough?”   “Are you sure about your decision?”   “Will you make it?”   I get these questions from others and at some point I also asked myself about it.    The moment I decided to pursue my BEEd Special Education … Read more

Ghie: J1 Visa Holder for the 2nd Time

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Ghie‘s story is one of a kind too.   Two years ago, I met her in New Mexico when I was still working with the NM Public Education Department. She held a J1 visa from one of the Mississippi school districts. She introduced herself and told me that she’d make sure to get my services … Read more

Meet Jemmry in New Mexico

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Meet Fellow: Jemmry Velasquez Jemmry is currently the 8th grade Science teacher and Department Head of Heizer Middle School in Hobbs, New Mexico. He has been teaching science in the United States for the last three years, but has been teaching for 19 years. He is the former Academic Supervisor at Hope Christian High School … Read more

J-1 Visa Early Termination

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Reasons for J-1 Visa Early Termination Violation of the Travel Rule Engaging in Unauthorized Employment Failure to Maintain Adequate Health Insurance Changing J-1 Sponsor Without Approval Conviction of Crime   Consequences of J-1 Early Termination   It Affects Your Current Status No Post-Completion 30-Day Period May Jeopardize Your Future Re-entry  

On Student’s Behavior

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STUDENTS’ BEHAVIORS – WARNING   New teachers in the US, please take a little bit of time to know the US culture before being adamant with your Filipino ways of doing things – especially in disciplining students who speak bad words A LOT!     The sad reality is YOU will HEAR cursing, swearing, insulting, … Read more

Making Right Decisions by Catherine

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Three years ago, the thought of teaching in a foreign land came across my mind. It gave me an ecstatic feeling and I was extremely inquisitive to start the process. I emailed TEACH-USA CEO Maam Gemma to signify my intention of joining and immediately started with my application.    I began to ask for the … Read more