School FAQ

What is a J-1 Visa and Cultural Exchange?
What role does Teachers Council play in the J-1 Visa Process?
What is the Certificate of Eligibility (DS-2019) document?
Who is the sponsor when participants are in the United States?
I am interested in hosting an international teacher. How do they get their J-1 Visa?
How much does the program cost?
Can Teachers Council find a qualified teacher to work at my school?
Do I have to pay my J-1 teacher?
Do I have to withhold U.S. taxes from my teacher’s paycheck?
My school offers health insurance to domestic teachers. Can the J-1 teacher use our health insurance?
Can my teacher arrive early to the U.S. before their program?
Can I hire my teacher after their J-1 program?
I am interested in hosting a teacher that is currently in the U.S. on a different type of visa. Can they change status to a J-1?
I am interested in hosting a teacher that is currently on OPT in the United States. Can they participate in the J-1 Program at my school?

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