DepEd Tayo Southern Leyte

[ADVISORY] J-1 EXCHANGE VISITOR VISA IS NOT A PATH TO U.S. CITIZENSHIP

The Philippine Embassy in Washington DC reminds the public that the J-1 Exchange Visitor Program visa is a temporary, non-immigrant program designed for cultural exchange. It is not an employment/work visa.

Filipino teachers should be aware that participation in the program does not lead to U.S. permanent residency or citizenship. Please be reminded of the terms of the program:
• J-1 teachers are required to return to the Philippines after completing the program
• Filipino teachers are subject to the two-year home-country physical presence requirement. Waiver of this requirement is difficult to obtain, not guaranteed, and requires exceptional hardship or highly meritorious circumstances.
• Overstaying in the United States beyond the authorized period of stay is a serious violation of U.S. immigration law, and can result in deportation and long-term bans.

The Embassy has received reports of illegal recruiters, unscrupulous agents, and individuals posing as immigration lawyers who:
• Demand large sums of money for immigration assistance
• Promise U.S. permanent residency or citizenship through the J-1 program, and
• Encourage overstaying, misusing visas, or filing asylum claims solely to remain in the United States

Teachers who are J-1 visa holders or applicants are urged to participate in the program only with a clear understanding of its objectives and limitations. Those considering long-term immigration options must seek advice from a qualified U.S. immigration attorney.

For questions, please contact the Philippine Embassy (https://tinyurl.com/wdcpedirectory) or your nearest Philippine consulate (https://tinyurl.com/yck559z8)

Happy update! 😊 The SRI for Elementary schools has been successfully credited. Release for Secondary Schools is currently underway.

Thank you for your continued dedication and service.🫡

Sa bagong guidelines ng Special Education Fund, klarong klaro na ang puwedeng gastusin sa SEF! Kabilang dito ang National Feeding Program, Alternative Learning System, at mga programa para sa early childhood care and development! 💰🏦

Alam mo ba na sa bagong guidelines ng Special Education Fund, kailangan ang plano ng Local School Boards ay guided ng indicators para sa access and participation, learning outcomes, learning environment, at health and nutrition? LEVEL UP talaga ang SEF dito! 🚀🆙

Inihahanda ng Department of Education (DepEd) ang isa sa pinakamalaking hiring ng mga bagong g**o para sa 2026, kasunod ng pag-apruba ng administrasyong Marcos sa budget para sa higit 30,000 bagong classroom teachers.

Itinulak ni Secretary Sonny Angara ang mas agresibong pagdaragdag ng g**o bilang tugon sa direktiba ni Pangulong Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. na palakasin ang suporta sa teaching workforce.

Basahin: https://www.deped.gov.ph/2025/12/03/angara-pinakamalaking-recruitment-ng-mga-g**o-sa-2026-kasado-na-ng-pbbm-admin/

The Department of Education's Quality Basic Education Development Plan (2025–2035).

Download the document here:https://www.deped.gov.ph/wp-content/uploads/Quality-Basic-Education-Development-Plan-QBEDP-2025-to-2035-29-July-2025.pdf

PAALALA SA PUBLIKO ⚠️

Fake news ang kumakalat na post sa social media tungkol sa umano'y pagtanggal ng Grade 11 at 12 para sa SY 2026-2027.

Muling pinaaalalahanan ng DepEd ang publiko na mag-ingat at maging mapanuri sa mga impormasyong nababasa online. Huwag i-follow ang mga page na nagbabahagi ng maling impormasyon at agad i-report ang mga ito.

Para sa opisyal na mga anunsiyo at impormasyon tungkol sa basic education, bisitahin lamang ang official DepEd Philippines social media accounts.

FYI.
Be guided accordingly.