The J-1 Exit Plan
How to Leave the U.S. Without Losing Your Future
You don’t need luck.
You need a plan.
If you’re a J-1 teacher, you already feel it.
That quiet fear in the back of your mind:
“What happens when my visa ends?”
Most teachers don’t start asking this until Year 4 or 5 — when it’s almost too late.
Schools can’t protect your immigration future.
H-1B was never a real backup.
And waiting is the biggest mistake.
Most immigration advice tells you:
“Ask your school.”
“Try H-1B.”
“Hope for a waiver.”
This book tells you:
Build your own future.
It shows you how to use:
• Your teaching
• Your leadership
• Your student impact
• Your service
to qualify for permanent residence — even if you must leave the U.S. first.
This is how real teachers are winning.
This is not a visa guide.
It is your 5-year exit and return plan.
Inside you’ll learn:
• Why most J-1 teachers panic too late
• Why schools cannot save your immigration future
• Why H-1B was never a real safety net
• How the National Interest Waiver (NIW) actually works for teachers
• How to build your green card case while you are still teaching
• What to save, document, and track — year by year
• How to leave the U.S. legally without losing your place
• How to use the two-year rule as a bridge, not a punishment
• How to come back with a green card
No legal jargon.
No fear-mongering.
Just truth and a real plan.
This guide is for you if…
You are on a J-1 visa
You love teaching in the U.S.
You feel unsure about your future
You don’t want to break the law
You don’t want to be forced to stay illegally and You want to come back the right way
What you'll get:
A clear, calm roadmap that shows you:
What to do in Year 1–2
What to build in Year 3–4
When and how to file
How to leave safely
How to return permanently
You will finish this book knowing:
“I have a plan.”
$9.99
Less than one hour of sub pay.
Less than one visa mistake.
And it can save you years of stress.
You didn’t fail.
You just need a plan.
© 2025 Teach-USA LLC. Written by Maria Gemma Hilotin. All Rights Reserved.
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Disclaimer: This resource is for educational purposes only. Results may vary depending on classroom context and implementation. This product is not affiliated with or endorsed by any school district.