Teaching in US
Jul 28th 2008, 12:52 pm
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Teaching in US
Hi all,
Not posted for a while and cant remember where I was up to last time I did.
Basically, after a 4 year fight we eventually moved to Florida last August on the H1b visa (teaching) and my sons as H4 dependants.
Unfortunately, we had to move back, have fought for another year, have just been over, accepted 2 jobs, to be told that both counties are not now sponsoring international teachers due to cuts in finances.
However, one changed their minds, only after the jobs had gone!!
So, thoroughly fed up, I am wondering if anyone knows of anyone who is on the H visa for teaching ANYWHERE in the US.
Although I did and still do want Florida, I am getting rather tired of it, so am now looking at other areas.
Thanks Sue
Not posted for a while and cant remember where I was up to last time I did.
Basically, after a 4 year fight we eventually moved to Florida last August on the H1b visa (teaching) and my sons as H4 dependants.
Unfortunately, we had to move back, have fought for another year, have just been over, accepted 2 jobs, to be told that both counties are not now sponsoring international teachers due to cuts in finances.
However, one changed their minds, only after the jobs had gone!!
So, thoroughly fed up, I am wondering if anyone knows of anyone who is on the H visa for teaching ANYWHERE in the US.
Although I did and still do want Florida, I am getting rather tired of it, so am now looking at other areas.
Thanks Sue
Jul 28th 2008, 3:38 pm
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Re: Teaching in US
Hi all,
Not posted for a while and cant remember where I was up to last time I did.
Basically, after a 4 year fight we eventually moved to Florida last August on the H1b visa (teaching) and my sons as H4 dependants.
Unfortunately, we had to move back, have fought for another year, have just been over, accepted 2 jobs, to be told that both counties are not now sponsoring international teachers due to cuts in finances.
However, one changed their minds, only after the jobs had gone!!
So, thoroughly fed up, I am wondering if anyone knows of anyone who is on the H visa for teaching ANYWHERE in the US.
Although I did and still do want Florida, I am getting rather tired of it, so am now looking at other areas.
Thanks Sue
Not posted for a while and cant remember where I was up to last time I did.
Basically, after a 4 year fight we eventually moved to Florida last August on the H1b visa (teaching) and my sons as H4 dependants.
Unfortunately, we had to move back, have fought for another year, have just been over, accepted 2 jobs, to be told that both counties are not now sponsoring international teachers due to cuts in finances.
However, one changed their minds, only after the jobs had gone!!
So, thoroughly fed up, I am wondering if anyone knows of anyone who is on the H visa for teaching ANYWHERE in the US.
Although I did and still do want Florida, I am getting rather tired of it, so am now looking at other areas.
Thanks Sue
Its the teachers website, click on community, then staff room, then look for teaching overseas and there are lots lot on teaching in USA. Lots are in the VIF program and you might get some advice there also. The link should link you to Higs and Wee's VIF hut-tub.
Good luck
http://www.tes.co.uk/section/staffro.../&threadPage=1
Jul 28th 2008, 7:16 pm
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Re: Teaching in US
Hi, Have a look at this link, hope it works or go directly to www.tes.co.uk
Its the teachers website, click on community, then staff room, then look for teaching overseas and there are lots lot on teaching in USA. Lots are in the VIF program and you might get some advice there also. The link should link you to Higs and Wee's VIF hut-tub.
Good luck
http://www.tes.co.uk/section/staffro.../&threadPage=1
Its the teachers website, click on community, then staff room, then look for teaching overseas and there are lots lot on teaching in USA. Lots are in the VIF program and you might get some advice there also. The link should link you to Higs and Wee's VIF hut-tub.
Good luck
http://www.tes.co.uk/section/staffro.../&threadPage=1
Unfortunately, as you said, they are on the various teaching programmes, on J visas.
This is no good to me, as I would have all my family with me, and we are looking to move permanently rather for a fixed couple of years.
Will keep looking though, and maybe someone on there knows someone who has gone the Hb way.
Thanks, Sue
Jul 28th 2008, 9:09 pm
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Re: Teaching in US
Hi and thanks for the link. I have looked on this before, and just scanned it quickly now.
Unfortunately, as you said, they are on the various teaching programmes, on J visas.
This is no good to me, as I would have all my family with me, and we are looking to move permanently rather for a fixed couple of years.
Will keep looking though, and maybe someone on there knows someone who has gone the Hb way.
Thanks, Sue
Unfortunately, as you said, they are on the various teaching programmes, on J visas.
This is no good to me, as I would have all my family with me, and we are looking to move permanently rather for a fixed couple of years.
Will keep looking though, and maybe someone on there knows someone who has gone the Hb way.
Thanks, Sue
The link is quite long to read but I got these sites from them as some have found permanent jobs after coming off the VIF programe.
www.imagineschools.com
www.teacherscouncil.com
www.uscharterschools.org
www.edjoin.org - based in california
www.britishschool.org
Regards.
Jul 28th 2008, 9:16 pm
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Re: Teaching in US
Hi and thanks for the link. I have looked on this before, and just scanned it quickly now.
Unfortunately, as you said, they are on the various teaching programmes, on J visas.
This is no good to me, as I would have all my family with me, and we are looking to move permanently rather for a fixed couple of years.
Will keep looking though, and maybe someone on there knows someone who has gone the Hb way.
Thanks, Sue
Unfortunately, as you said, they are on the various teaching programmes, on J visas.
This is no good to me, as I would have all my family with me, and we are looking to move permanently rather for a fixed couple of years.
Will keep looking though, and maybe someone on there knows someone who has gone the Hb way.
Thanks, Sue
Jul 28th 2008, 9:28 pm
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Jul 28th 2008, 9:31 pm
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Re: Teaching in US
Hi, thats ok, I like to help where possible as I am also trying to relocate.
The link is quite long to read but I got these sites from them as some have found permanent jobs after coming off the VIF programe.
www.imagineschools.com
www.teacherscouncil.com
www.uscharterschools.org
www.edjoin.org - based in california
www.britishschool.org
Regards.
The link is quite long to read but I got these sites from them as some have found permanent jobs after coming off the VIF programe.
www.imagineschools.com
www.teacherscouncil.com
www.uscharterschools.org
www.edjoin.org - based in california
www.britishschool.org
Regards.
Sue
Jul 28th 2008, 10:39 pm
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Re: Teaching in US
Hi all,
Not posted for a while and cant remember where I was up to last time I did.
Basically, after a 4 year fight we eventually moved to Florida last August on the H1b visa (teaching) and my sons as H4 dependants.
Unfortunately, we had to move back, have fought for another year, have just been over, accepted 2 jobs, to be told that both counties are not now sponsoring international teachers due to cuts in finances.
However, one changed their minds, only after the jobs had gone!!
So, thoroughly fed up, I am wondering if anyone knows of anyone who is on the H visa for teaching ANYWHERE in the US.
Although I did and still do want Florida, I am getting rather tired of it, so am now looking at other areas.
Thanks Sue
Not posted for a while and cant remember where I was up to last time I did.
Basically, after a 4 year fight we eventually moved to Florida last August on the H1b visa (teaching) and my sons as H4 dependants.
Unfortunately, we had to move back, have fought for another year, have just been over, accepted 2 jobs, to be told that both counties are not now sponsoring international teachers due to cuts in finances.
However, one changed their minds, only after the jobs had gone!!
So, thoroughly fed up, I am wondering if anyone knows of anyone who is on the H visa for teaching ANYWHERE in the US.
Although I did and still do want Florida, I am getting rather tired of it, so am now looking at other areas.
Thanks Sue
On the other hand, if you were open to teaching in other states, you may find yourself and your sons in the US sooner.
Jul 28th 2008, 10:48 pm
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Re: Teaching in US
I would broaden your search for teaching jobs beyond just Florida. If you just want to teach in Florida, it may take you a whole lot longer to get that H1B teaching position.
On the other hand, if you were open to teaching in other states, you may find yourself and your sons in the US sooner.
On the other hand, if you were open to teaching in other states, you may find yourself and your sons in the US sooner.
That's why I am asking about other areas all around US.
Unfortunately the problem of sponsorship seems so hard to get anywhere
Jul 28th 2008, 11:37 pm
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Re: Teaching in US
Just seen this thread. Do you speak Spanish? That would certainly help you out in the southern third or the country.
Jul 29th 2008, 9:29 am
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Jul 29th 2008, 12:58 pm
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Re: Teaching in US
http://www.vifprogram.com/learn/us/faq.html
most of the schools are going to be in very disadvantaged areas. you might not like it.
most of the schools are going to be in very disadvantaged areas. you might not like it.
Jul 29th 2008, 1:24 pm
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http://www.vifprogram.com/learn/us/faq.html
most of the schools are going to be in very disadvantaged areas. you might not like it.
most of the schools are going to be in very disadvantaged areas. you might not like it.
Edit - this link tells me that one person can live on the salary: http://www.vifprogram.com/learn/us/finances.html
Sounds like it might be OK for the OP to survive on the salary, but not for anyone else to be supported by this wage.
(Of course we don't know the whole situation....kids might have a trust fund etc and not need financial support from the OP, hubby may also be seeking a teaching job....)
Last edited by Ozzidoc; Jul 29th 2008 at 1:29 pm. Reason: Read the link more closely
