J-1 Visa Sponsor
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Cultural Exchange Teacher Program (J-1)
I-Rise USA is now officially a partner with Greenheart Exchange, a U.S. Department of State–designated J-1 Visa sponsor. This partnership is another milestone for our organization.
Through this collaboration, we are now able to bring even more qualified teachers from around the globe into U.S. classrooms, expanding opportunities for educators while supporting schools and students nationwide.
Since 1985, Greenheart International has been a catalyst for global transformation through the facilitation of cultural exchange programs. Greenheart International connects people and planet to create global leaders through personal development, volunteer service, environmentalism, and of course, cultural exchange. Their mission drives all that they do in Greenheart Travel and Greenheart Exchange.
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Cultural Exchange Teacher Program (J-1)
i-RISE USA is an official partner of Global Educational Concepts a Department of State designated Visa Sponsor, for their J-1 Cultural Exchange Teacher Program.
The leadership of GEC has over 100 years of combined experience working directly with thousands of international students.
Located in Nashville, TN, Global Educational Concepts, Inc. (GEC) is a designated sponsor of the U.S. Department of State’s cultural exchange programs. They fully support and believe in the public diplomacy opportunities these exchange programs offer our participants, host families and host organizations.
They seek to provide the best service and support possible to the young people who participate in our programs, while adhering to the regulations that govern these programs. Their program participants can be found living, working, and training all across the U.S.
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Teacher & Teaching Assistant Programs
i-RISE USA is an official partner of GeoVisions, a Department of State designated Visa Sponsor, for their J-1 Cultural Exchange Teachers and Educational Teaching Assistant Program and the J-1 Intern and Trainee Programs. Together we bring in qualified Teachers and Paraprofessionals to host schools and school districts to address shortage.
GeoVisions provides educational and cultural exchange programs for both international students and teachers. They have been operating since 2011 and are currently based in New England. Their mission is to create global neighbors through honest, personal exchange.
https://www.geovisions.com/us-work-and-travel/
Cultural Exchange Teacher Program (J-1)
i-RISE USA's newest Visa Sponsor is Alliance Abroad Group. Connecting exceptional talent with visionary employers worldwide, Alliance Abroad fosters relationships that profoundly impact lives. As an official U.S. Department of State Visa Sponsor, they've been pioneering these meaningful connections for over 30 years, all while maintaining the innovative spirit of a start-up. Their mission is clear: to empower humanity by facilitating connections that inspire genuine change.
"We see a world where people come together to end differences and discover similarities by working together to make incredible things."
Victoria Lynden, CEO Alliance Abroad Group
Cultural Exchange Teacher Program (J-1)
i-RISE USA is proud to partner with another Visa Sponsor this 2025, that is the Spirit Cultural Exchange.
Spirit Cultural Exchange is designated by the United States Department of State as a BridgeUSA J-1 Visa Program Sponsor for the Work and Travel, Intern, Trainee, and Teacher Programs.
Spirit Cultural Exchange’s US based exchange programs allow you to truly immerse yourself in American culture while gaining professional experience or training in your field of expertise.
We aim to provide every participant with a life-changing cultural exchange experience, each contributing toward a global “spirit” of international peace and understanding that lasts long after the program ends.