13 Steps: J1 Teacher Application Process (with FACES, Inc.)

[@cletusdavequintero3389]

Thank you Teacher! This is very informative. God bless!

[@TeacherYan_iaVember]

You are most welcome 😊

[@ChristianDzitse]

Hi, happy holiday Just want to know how long does it take for Faces to do the pre interview after they have authenticated your transcript from the evaluation company (Spantran).

[@christaldionanao]

I really love how you explain the steps. thank you so much Teacher Yan, and by the way, I would like to clarify if FACES will be the one to look for your housing after arriving in US?

[@MohamedAmine-pv1zh]

Thank you!

[@jenniferjoygomez6938]

Hi Teacher Yan, new subscriber here . Thank you for the informative videos 😊 is it okay to submit application nowadays for the next school year?

[@TeacherYan_iaVember]

Now's actually the perfect time :) Thank you for subscribing :)

[@gracellesilay828]

Teacher yan can you help me out how to create a video and how did you do yours? Can you give me example of your previous interview video? Please and thank you

[@arnelmabingnay3488]

I was a full-time classroom teacher in the public elementary school for 9 years. Currently, I am a full-time college teacher in the education department for 6 years now. Am I qualified or eligible to apply for a teaching position in USA?

[@keshiamoh4031]

Hello Teacher Yan, if you have an interview with a school district and they don’t chose you, will they still give you a feedback?

[@mhelferandom244]

Thank you for the clear and organized info Teacher Yan! ❤May I ask, does FACES require the teacher to have a Master's Degree? Thanks for the reply 💕

[@TeacherYan_iaVember]

They don’t but that would positively affect your salary here in the US if you have a post-grad degree or units 😊

[@mhelferandom244]

@@TeacherYan_iaVember thank you for the reply 😍 how about driver's license? is it a requirement in FACES?

[@TeacherYan_iaVember]

@@mhelferandom244 yes po ma'am. It is a requirement.

[@teacherjerrica8168]

Good morning, Teacher Yan. I have a sister in South Carolina, and I plan to apply to a school in her district to save on rent, as she wants me to live with her. Is it possible for me to first look for a job in her district and then choose a sponsor?

[@TeacherYan_iaVember]

I have heard of people who have done that. It would still be safe to reach out to the sponsor first to know if they cater such setup.

[@patriciagyan8602]

Hello Teacher Yan, My driving license was done in December last year but I have been driving for the past 5 years, the FACES Team ask me to provide an evidence which shows that I have more than 1 year driving experience. Please can you help me on this. Thank you

[@TeacherYan_iaVember]

Maybe you can show them pictures of your driving in the past or testimonials from people who can testify for you?

[@nivenmar4415]

Teacher Yan, pwede ba mag motor jan po?

[@MignonDiada]

i have the same question

[@JasperYang-143]

Hi! Do I need CFO even if I am processing my J1 visa overseas (outside the PH)?

[@edu_phelia]

Please what type of evaluation. Teachers course evaluation or course evaluation

[@TeacherYan_iaVember]

I think the famous one right now is by Spantran

[@marivicboligon2449]

Is it true that when you apply as a teacher in the Us you should be currently teaching or employed in the 🇵🇭?

[@countesserzabeth1812]

Yes

[@merlisalumahad4577]

Ms. Yan nasa approved napo ako but till now waiting for PI or JO po

[@dhebietiolo3117]

How about if your going to bring with you your family (husband and child)? How to prepare and what are their requirements??

[@TeacherYan_iaVember]

They will be your J2 po and requirements are almost the same plus the documents that will come from your sponsor.

[@dhebietiolo3117]

Thank you so much. I am also worried of what kind of work will my husband be allowed to work if we got there. He is an heavy equipment operator here in the Philippines. I hope you could answer. Thanks a lot.

[@madhavihari2431]

12th standard,D.E.D algeable for teaching in US

[@eunjunglee3260]

Thank you for sharing your experience. May I know your experience after you arrived in America? Does FACES help anything you settle down there?

[@TeacherYan_iaVember]

Will upload a video on this. I hope you could wait for it.

[@floramaemariano2672]

Hi! Good day. I would like to ask. As part of the application process, will FACES also ask for a recommendation letter from the applicant's immediate supervisor? Or maybe contact the immediate supervisor's feedback/evaluation about the applicant?

[@TeacherYan_iaVember]

They do require recommendation letters, preferably 2 from supervisors and 1 from colleague. However, I'm not sure if they really reach out to them.

[@sciencegeek52]

Hi po teacher yan!! Hehe..may I ask how much does it cost you from application up until you settle there in SC for the first month? Thank you so much🥰🥰 new subscriber here❣️❣️

[@TeacherYan_iaVember]

Thank you for subscribing and will try to make and post more content soon :) As for the application, around 30k-50k including domestic flight tickets I needed to but because I live outside of Manila. As for the first month, I'll upload a video on it soon :)

[@keshiamoh4031]

Hello . If I take an interview with a school district and they don’t pick me, will they still contact me and inform me I’ve not been chosen?

[@TeacherYan_iaVember]

Yes. The district or your sponsor will inform you

[@kimberlynikkilaspinas3511]

Hello ma'am, would it still be possible to decline the offer even after digitally signing the contract faces has provided you? The processing of VISA has not been started.

[@TeacherYan_iaVember]

You can speak with them as to why, sir.

[@angelicapalaa-zaragoza9447]

Hi mam...I decline my contract thru epi due to my dad's hospitalization. I feel bad since I worked it for months.i am worried if it would affect my application in the future

[@analynt452]

Bank statement, Do we need it so badly

[@TeacherYan_iaVember]

It should tell your sponsor (and possibly the embassy) that you have enough funds to support yourself until your first salary kicks in.

[@applemaegesta4224]

Hello, teacher Yan. I have a question po regarding sa clearance and resignation. I am working as temporary permanent and also working full time, kung mag reresign po ako sa State University where I am currently connected, ang clearance ko po ay galing lang sa school hindi sa central office ng CHED. Accepted po ba yun pagkukuha na ng CFO??

[@patriciagyan8602]

Please how many family members can join me in the USA on FACES and also can I come with the. Thank you for the Video, very informative.

[@TeacherYan_iaVember]

Your husband and children who are below 18yo are your J2 dependents.

[@patriciagyan8602]

@@TeacherYan_iaVember okay, thank you.

[@patriciagyan8602]

Thank you very much.

[@winini2012]

Hello teacher Yan, I applied for Faces and I got the email that it has been approved and I should wait for placement from the school district. Basically, what does this mean? How far or near am I? Thank you by the way, your videos have been my guide throughout the application. God bless!

[@TeacherYan_iaVember]

Schools/Districts usually start reaching out as early as January and around August, the latest.

[@maruhaherrera762]

Teacher Yan pano yung bank staement . Kung public Teacher po pwede po bank statement ng Landbank po .?

[@chito006hacker]

How much a FACE teacher earn in a public school?

[@sarahcorreia816]

Hello teacher Yan, could I find a sample of a video resume of a J1 teacher? also how long approximately does it take from the time you apply online for the JI journey to begin?

[@TeacherYan_iaVember]

Hello, ma’am. The timeframe really depends on certain factors, especially availability of slots in your chosen visa sponsor and school needs. Mine, however, took a year as well because of CoViD. If I don’t factor CoViD in, it would be around 6months.

[@sarahcorreia816]

@@TeacherYan_iaVember thank u teacher Yan….. never thoughtbu wud reply!!! Very kind indeed… unfortunately FACES replied that they do not have any openings for now!!! A tad bit sad but not giving up hope😊

[@TeacherYan_iaVember]

@@sarahcorreia816 Everything will fall in its place in God's perfect time. Just keep checking your application and continue reaching out to FACES :)

[@jayveepaultuazon3502]

Good day po Madam, new subscriber po here. ask lang po ako myroon ba silang age limit about sa mga teachers? and howmany months po ba ang kailangan sa Bank statement? Thank you po and more power =)

[@Marian-v5j]

Hi maam! May I ask regarding the experience verification po...it is included in the portal to be uploaded by the applicant maam. Can I possibly upload COE in lieu of this document po? While I still need to ask about this from our HR dept po

[@TeacherYan_iaVember]

Experience Verification is when a US-based agency translates the credits we owned in our country to its equivalent level in US

[@emmahmumbo]

Hi, Teacher Yan I have a question regarding the interview with school districts is there a away i can talk to you?

[@TeacherYan_iaVember]

Hello, ma’am ☺️ Do you still need help po?

[@sciencegeek52]

Teacher! When should I do the course by course credential evaluation? Is it before u apply on the website? Or can I do it within my processing? Thank you😊 hoping to have a reply

[@TeacherYan_iaVember]

You can do it either way 😊

[@merceditacagande-ampong1076]

Hello teacher yan! Can I still apply though I don't have a driver's license?

[@TeacherYan_iaVember]

For the sponsors that I know, you can apply but they might put you on hold until you get your license.

[@videolessonsforahpms5803]

Hello how can I contact you personally for help

[@changmacapaz6546]

Good day po Teacher Yan 😊 Im done with step 3 and im waiting for the 4th step, is it considered hired if you’re done with the 5th step already? Thanks for ur time..

[@keshiamoh4031]

Hello. Please what did they ask you during your faces pre interview. Step 2

[@keshiamoh4031]

Hello

[@suzykusingan6136]

hello teacher yan, sk ko lang sana kung may mga nakikitya ka din bang teacher na muslim sa FACES ung nagwewear ng hijab/belo sa na female muslim teachers. balak ko sna mag apply pero worry ako bka d sila open sa muslims

[@marianmensah7192]

So can a pregnant woman apply?

[@AndrewsYeboah-s8o]

Yes

[@princessruth2335]

hello po how about regarding po sa J2 o dependents po

[@TeacherYan_iaVember]

The sponsor does not shoulder expensed for J2 po.

[@akolangto2927]

AB english language graduate po, LPT for Secondary level (English subject) pero ang teaching experience kk lang po ay kindergarten for about 7 years now and ESL teaching (in-class) i have a few units po ng Masters in English education, C2 and TESOL. may chance po ba ako mahire?

[@TeacherYan_iaVember]

Sounds like you are qualified based on your educational background and teaching experience. If you want to teach high school, you should just prepare for your interview (defend that you are very capable to handle hs students although most of your experience is with the little kids).

[@keshiamoh4031]

Please when is placement season?

[@TeacherYan_iaVember]

Application usually starts December and peak hiring season around March-June

[@SirLouieTV]

Hello Teacher Yan! May I know how long it took you to acquire your DepEd Clearance? thanks!

[@TeacherYan_iaVember]

Hello po, sir. It took me less than a month po with constant pangungulit sa offices involved to get my clearance from the Central Office (requirement ng CFO).

[@merlisalumahad4577]

Hello ma'am Yan paano ka nagka JO n walang PI. Salamat sa sagot po. Bisaya here Cebu

[@TeacherYan_iaVember]

Hello po ma'am. I'm not quite sure I know what "PI" is?

[@angelicapalaa-zaragoza9447]

Pi po Is principal interview

[@maamann3383]

Hi Teacher Yan, I hope you can help me,I want to ask if upon submission of application,I need to have a bank statement already? Or can I just submit it later when I already have a one? I hope you can help me ..thanks ♥️

[@TeacherYan_iaVember]

It is one of the preliminary documents po

[@airamh5490]

Que es extracto bancario

[@jenielyndamolo4311]

Teacher yan please give me an idea about bank account . Thank u .

[@TeacherYan_iaVember]

Bank account in the PH, ma’am?

[@angelicapalaa-zaragoza9447]

Hello miss yan. Hope you will find my comment. I am currently processing under faces and they requirea me some docs to upload. Ask ko lamg po, they reviewed na only bachelors degree holder lang po ako at 18 hrs lang masters . Keri po ba ang sahod? Kamsuta po ang mga school sa SC middle school?

[@TeacherYan_iaVember]

Hello, po ma’am. Yes po. We have the same years of experience.

[@angelicapalaa-zaragoza9447]

@@TeacherYan_iaVember I have a 13 years teaching experience and a bachelor degree and 42 units of maEd

[@warnsaicrag250]

Mam paano po kung wala akong bank account pero iyan lang wala sa akin? Ma reject ba ako?

[@TeacherYan_iaVember]

That one is kind of important, but will initially between you and your sponsor because they will ask you to upload bank statements.

[@jessaschannel3371]

Hi po teacher Yan! Do they accept applicants without teaching experience?

[@TeacherYan_iaVember]

For FACES and EPI, both require at least 2years teaching experience (full-time).

[@sparkgeo8894]

Teacher Yan, maybe may idea po kayo or recommendation about this: What if may teaching experience but not related to sped, then kumuha ng masters in sped. Pwede na bang mag apply right after grad as a sped teacher or dapat pang magkaroon ng specifically sped teaching experience?

[@TeacherYan_iaVember]

I think it would be best to ask your prospective visa sponsor about it. I'm not sure if the experience should be major-specific

[@floramaemariano2672]

Ok lang din ba na walang driver's license sa pag fill up sa online application?

[@TeacherYan_iaVember]

Last I check it is a requirement, especially for FACES.

[@mukundisusan7935]

Am an approved candidate with Faces but I haven't received a job offer. When do they do the placement? Is there hope for special education teachers?

[@TeacherYan_iaVember]

Some are already given job offers but the hiring season will go on until June. So hang in there, ma'am :)

[@maryamA554]

Hey congrats for the interview. How long does it take to hear back after the application?

[@TeacherYan_iaVember]

It really depends on the school.

[@reginahwambui5334]

Hello Susan,I need your assistance on this kindly.pls how can I reach out to you?

[@reginahwambui5334]

Hello Susan,I need your assistance on application process...how can I reach out to you please?

[@shaiksalman2841]

Madam, is there a requirement or demand for English teachers in US

[@hanamac3894]

Hi teacher yan! May i ask how are you there in south carolina? Since a am also applying under faces thanks for the answer God bless

[@TeacherYan_iaVember]

Will make a “Teacher-Life Update” soon ☺️

[@hanamac3894]

If it is ok to know your fb account? Are you from cebu city too? 😊

[@hanamac3894]

Pls also share anything about which places in SC are safest?nicest? Uhmm, i am just curious since Richland county is reaching out to me. Pls include this so that i could have an idea thanks for sparing some time for this

[@TeacherYan_iaVember]

I'm from Neg. Occ. po :)

[@hanamac3894]

Ms yan! May i know if you have anybidea about Richland county? It will be of great help. Thankies 🥰

[@thirdytv9200]

Sagot din po ba ni sponsor faces ang mga J2? Thank you po in advance

[@TeacherYan_iaVember]

Expenses for J2 dependents will be on you.

[@innagammad4250]

Hi maam. Kapapasa konpo ng LET. May chance po ba na matanggap ako kahit walang experience?

[@TeacherYan_iaVember]

They require at least two years of full-time teaching

[@TeacherYan_iaVember]

I discussed this on my new Q and A video

[@tangiemarie6317]

My husband and I are both teachers and we plan on taking our 2 kids with us, will that be possible or will it bring down our chances of getting a visa? Please help us with this info so we don't loose our chances pls

[@TeacherYan_iaVember]

Bringing your kids isn't a problem at all as long as they are below 18years old (kids that are eligible for a J2 visa). You just have to be upfront with your sponsor on this because every sponsor has a different take on when they suggest you bring your family with you.

[@dennisondari94]

Thank you. Well detailed

[@anything5247]

Required po ba talaga ang driver's license?

[@TeacherYan_iaVember]

Yes, it is (especially for our sponsor).

[@jomzsampaga9120]

Ask lang po Magkano po ang placement fee sa agency? And paano po sya nababayaran? =)

[@TeacherYan_iaVember]

FACES is not an agency but a visa sponsor

[@krisf.8636]

Hi ma'am j1 212e po ba kayo?

[@TeacherYan_iaVember]

yes po, J1.

[@markadrianangeles0803]

Thank you for this informative video, Teacher Yan. I hope you could also share some info with us regarding the cost of living in the US, or South Carolina at least, like the monthly bills, rent etc. to give us an overview on how to manage finances. Salamat! 🙂

[@TeacherYan_iaVember]

Will be uploading one on that soon, sir. Thank you for the suggestion. Truly appreciate it and glad to have helped. :) Also, maybe you can share the video to your friends so we can grow our community. Thank you so much :)

[@markadrianangeles0803]

@@TeacherYan_iaVember will do. Thank you! 🙂

[@elsatotoy1524]

Good day Teacher Yan! May I ask the age requirement to work

[@christianjayledesmalozada1019]

Hi Mam. Pwede ba mag apply ang PE teacher?

[@TeacherYan_iaVember]

I believe so sir because I know some of them.

[@christianjayledesmalozada1019]

@@TeacherYan_iaVember thanks mam. BSED MAPEH po kasi ako mam and tinatapos ko na po Masters ko sa PE

[@johnderrickcapistrano5443]

lodi ko to

[@TeacherYan_iaVember]

LOL! Right back at you, Sir! Thank you :)

[@elsatotoy1524]

Good day ! Is there an age limit/range working as JI! God bless

[@TeacherYan_iaVember]

@@elsatotoy1524 hello sir. As far as I know as long as you're not at a retiring age for the duration of the program, you are still eligible. But you can always ask your target visa sponsor.

[@MariaLuisa-xi2uj]

Hello Teacher Yan, what about the medical requirements? is it done in the Phils or in the US na po. salamat.

[@ariessanchez8643]

Hello Maam.. Ask ko lang po what are the Pre-Interview Questions po that I may encounter?

[@TeacherYan_iaVember]

They usually focus on your academic background and teaching experience. Basically confirming information in the documents you uploaded ☺️

[@ariessanchez8643]

Thank you po@@TeacherYan_iaVember 😁😁😀