Once approved, The Ed2Chat J-1 Teacher Exchange Program will be designated by the U.S. Department of State as a J-1 visa sponsor for Teacher Exchange Visitors. Established under the Fulbright-Hayes Act of 1961, the J-1 visa promotes cultural exchange by enabling qualified international educators to teach in U.S. K-12 schools for up to five years.
What we do
The Ed2Chat J-1 Teacher Exchange Program will offer certified, English-speaking educators in high-demand subjects. The program trains, arranges transportation for, and monitors teachers who hail from various countries and are eager to teach in the United States.
Once approved being the J-1 Visa sponsor, E2C handles all administrative tasks, streamlining the process for both teachers and hiring schools.
The benefits are mutual. Students benefit from learning while experiencing diverse cultures. Schools benefit by diversifying their faculty to better reflect their student body. Teachers benefit from gaining valuable experience and sharing their knowledge.
Teachers: the architects of tomorrow, the guides of today, and the inspiration for a lifetime of learning
Why Ed2chat?
Our Officers
Katherine Yang
Responsible Officer
Katherine has been an international educator since 2014. She studied abroad to Japan in high school and college. Following graduation she worked in Korea as an ESL instructor while pursuing her Masters of Education.
Katherine was born and raised in Michigan. She especially enjoys trips up north, skiing, backpacking and hiking.
Brianna Allen
Alternate Responsible Officer
Brianna Allen boasts over thirteen years of immigration expertise, including eight years in management. Graduating with a BFA in Drama from Carnegie Mellon University, she received prestigious honors and is pursuing her J.D. at the University of Akron. With a Masters in Law and MBA from the University of Pittsburgh and Point Park University respectively, Brianna’s professional journey spans roles like Interim Director/Immigration Manager at Case Western Reserve University and Senior Immigration Specialist at Mastech Inc.
Her diverse background underscores her adeptness in managing caseloads, ensuring compliance, and leading teams. Based in Pennsylvania, Brianna enjoys family life with her husband, two kids, and their cherished “small petting zoo.”