We provide comprehensive support, including expert guidance on eligibility, sponsorship of your J-1 visa status for you and any
eligible J-2 dependents, cultural enrichment programs, and placement opportunities with reputable schools in the USA that wish to host international teachers.Certainly! If you have any questions or concerns about your Form DS-2019, you can contact Global Scholar Resources, Inc. Our team is ready to assist and advise you on all matters regarding your exchange visitor program.
Yes, Global Scholar Resources, Inc. goes beyond visa facilitation. Our programs focus on cultural enrichment, providing additional support for participants to adapt seamlessly to the U.S. culture and educational environment.
In summary, Global Scholar Resources, Inc. is your dedicated partner in making your American dream a reality. Contact us for any inquiries, and let us guide you through every step of your exchange visitor program.
The process involves submitting applications, meticulous screening and selection by Global Scholar Resources, Inc., J-1 visa sponsorship issuance with Form DS-2019, attending a U.S. embassy or consulate interview, and finally, successful arrival in the USA.
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J-1 teachers sponsored by Global Scholar Resources, Inc. do not have to pay any fees to us to submit the application, undergo eligibility screening, approval to participate in the program, receipt of the DS-2019, qualifying J-1 health insurance coverage for the duration of participation, or ongoing sponsorship and administrative support throughout the program.Participating host schools and school districts in the USA pay for theprogram fees on our selected teachers’ behalf.
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The only fees that our sponsored teachers may be responsible for are for mandatory monthly coverage of health insurance for all accompanying J-2 dependents, which is approximately $75 per month. Additionally, teachers working at host schools that wish to extend their program beyond 3 yearsfor an additional 1 or 2 years will also be required to pay for the government extension processing fee, currently in the amount of $367.00.
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In some cases, we may work with international teachers that are receiving additional pre-arrival and orientation assistance from an approved partner agency. In that case, there may be additional fees paid to the partner agency. Please contact us to discuss and learn more about our approved partner agency and their fees. We do not accept teachers through unapproved partner agencies.
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Global Scholar Resources, Inc. places teachers in accredited primary and secondary schools within the state of Georgia. We have exclusive relationships with several school districts that have been verified ascompliant with the J-1 regulations and our policies and will offer a full-time teaching position as a teacher of record for qualified international educators. Teachers will lead a classroom in the subject area that he or she is qualified to teach based on their education and credentials.
The Teacher category of the J-1 BridgeUSA program allows for teachers to participate for up to 3 years initially. After the initial 3-year period, there is the possibility to request the Department of State’s approval to extend the program for an additional 1 or 2 years (for a total maximum duration of 5 years). Extensions of the program are requested in advance and must undergo an approval process to ensure that the teachers are maintaining their teaching license and valid immigration status in the U.S., including turning in mandatory evaluations and cross-cultural activity reports throughout the program in order to be considered for an extension.
Form DS-2019, or "Certificate of Eligibility for Exchange Visitor (J-1) Status," is crucial for the program. Obtain it through Global Scholar Resources, Inc. by submitting your application, undergoing screening, and receiving sponsorship.
Form DS-2019 includes program details like start and end dates, category of exchange, and placement address(es), along with designated sponsor information. Global Scholar Resources, Inc. generates the DS-2019 through the U.S. government’s Student and Exchange Visitor Information
System (“SEVIS”).Global Scholar Resources-sponsored teachers will use the DS-2019 to make an appointment for the J-1 visa at their nearest U.S. embassy or consulate in his or her home country. There, participants will be subject to an interview with a U.S. consular officer who will determine whether the J-1 visa may be approved and issued. After obtaining the J visa, participants hand-carry the printed DS-2019 to the port of entry, where U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers review the forms as part of the admission process.
Preparation is key. Global Scholar Resources, Inc. provides guidance to help candidates prepare for their embassy or consulate interview, ensuring confidence and success.
Yes, J-1 teachers may request J-2 dependent visa status for accompanying legal spouses as well as unmarried children under the age
of 21. We recommend that J-1 teachers arrive to the U.S and initiate working at their host school for at least 6 months to allow for time to settle in before bringing additional dependents. Global Scholar Resources will issue J-2 DS-2019 documents to all eligible dependents upon request, and they may apply for their visa at the American embassy or consulate.
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