May 17, 2016

J-1 Visa Requirements for Teachers

To qualify for a J-1 visa as a teacher, the applicant must be a foreign qualified teacher with a minimum of three years teaching experience and meet the teaching standards of the U.S. state in which they will be teaching. Applicants must be sponsored by an approved sponsoring organization and may need to meet additional requirements as determined by their sponsor.

J-1 visa applicants must have proficient English language skills and may be required to meet certain health and character requirements.