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There's
a point at which you must stop asking questions in order to make
progress...At some point, you've got to stop evaluating and start
doing.
–
Anthony Robbins
Frequently
Asked Questions (FAQs):
Table
of Contents:
Accreditation
Application
Communication
Employer
Fraud
General
Housing
Interview
Immigration
Membership
Fee
Operation
Payment
Refund
Reservation
Fee
Requirement
Resume
(Bio-Data)
Screening
Transcript
of Record
Visa
Accreditation:
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How
do I get my transcript accredited?
How
do I get my transcript accredited?
See
Accrediting Agencies.
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Application:
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Is
there a fee to submit an application?
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Can
I share this opportunity to friend/relatives in the province?
Is
there a fee to submit an application?
There
is no fee required to submit an application.
Can
I share this opportunity to friend/relatives in the province?
Yes,
we suggest that you share this opportunity to anyone you know who
dreams of achieving their share of the American dream.
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Communication:
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How
do I find out the status of my application?
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What
is the best way to communicate with your office?
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Do
you entertain text messaging?
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How
about instant messaging?
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What
is the time difference between California and the Philippines?
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Will
I be at a disadvantage if I do not have a phone or email?
How
do I find out the status of my application?
Qualified
applicants will be notified by regular mail or email after the
initial screening.
What
is the best way to communicate with your office?
In
this information age, email is the most convenient and economical
way to communicate with our office.
Do
you entertain text messaging?
As
much as text messaging is very popular in the Philippines, we do
not entertain text messages. Please email your inquiry to us.
How
about instant messaging?
We
will offer instant messaging to applicants who have passed the
initial screening.
What
is the time difference between California and the Philippines?
The
Philippines is 16 hours ahead of the State of California (15
during Spring and Summer - Daylight Saving Time). To check exact
time, click here.
Will
I be at a disadvantage if I do not have a phone or email?
Email
is the best way to communicate with us. Communication will be
delayed if you do not have access to a phone or email but do not
let this discourage you from achieving your dream.
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Employer
(Prospective):
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Will
we know who the prospective employers are?
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May
we request to examine their credentials or identification
card?
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How
will we know when the prospective employer has made a decision
on who to hire?
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May
we contact the prospective employer directly?
Will
we know who the prospective employers are?
Yes.
The identity of the prospective employer and the district he/she
is representing will be revealed ahead of time to those who are
scheduled for a final interview.
May
we request to examine their credentials or identification
card?
Yes.
Prospective employers will be wearing his/her identification
during the course of the interview.
How
will we know when the prospective employer has made a decision on
who to hire?
To
promote transparency, the prospective employer will announce the
date when a decision will be made. This will be announce before
his/her return to the US.
May
we contact the prospective employer directly?
We
respect the privacy of our prospective employers. Unfortunately,
all communication will be made directly to our office until you
are physically in care of the school district.
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Fraud:
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How
will I know if your operation is for real?
How
will I know if your operation is for real?
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We
are currently in the process of obtaining appropriate business permits to
operate both in the United States and in the Philippines.
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We
will not hire an intermediary to do our work in the Philippines.
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We
will not collect any fees to submit your Resume nor submit the
same to school districts in the US.
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We
do not guarantee that you will be selected, hired, or teach in
the US.
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For
your protection, only "traceable" official bank drafts
will be accepted as form of payments.
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When
offer of employment is made, your Visa will be H-1B not Tourist
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General:
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Is
there a guarantee that I will be hired?
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What
are the greatest needs?
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Can
I choose a school in the district to which I will be assigned
to?
Is
there a guarantee that I will be hired?
As
in any other venture, your employment is not guaranteed. As the
saying goes, if at first you don't succeed, try and try again.
Persevere!
What
are the greatest needs?
Please
see Facts page.
Can
I choose the school district to which I will be assigned to?
Request
for visa are based on information submitted to INS by specific
school districts. Each school district has the sole authority to
assign successful candidates to any school in their district.
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Housing:
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If
I do not have a friend or relative near the school district will
I be able to find housing being a first-timer in the US?
If
I do not have a friend or relative near the school district will
I be able to find housing being a first-timer in the US?
Our
commitment does not stop when you acquire your visa and land in
the US soil. We will see to it that your basic needs, including accommodation
is secured.
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Immigration:
(Also see Visa)
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Who
handles all the paperwork?
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How
long will initial visa be?
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Can
I have it extended?
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Will
I able to sponsor my family to join me in the US?
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Will
I eventually become a US citizen?
Who
handles all the paperwork?
Once
you have gone through the selection process, the US Embassy will
send you an immigration packet with complete instructions on how
to fill out the forms necessary to apply for your visa. You make
contact our office for assistance if necessary; but for the most
part, filling out forms are easy and self-explanatory. (Note
that the services of an immigration attorney is not needed at this
point; this is a considerable savings to you.)
How
long will the initial visa be?
H1-B
Visas are issued in increment of three years.
Can
I have it extended?
The
district to which you are employed has the sole right to
petition the INS for your visa extension.
Will
I able to sponsor my family to join me in the US?
After six years, the district may
sponsor teachers for permanent residency.
At this point you may initiate your family petition according to
INS rules.
Will
I eventually become a US citizen?
Yes.
Five years after your petition for permanent residency has been
approved, you may file your American citizenship.
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Interview:
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Who
will conduct the initial interview?
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Where
will the interviews be conducted?
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How
will I know if I am scheduled for a final interview by a
prospective employer?
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Will
you refund my initial deposit if I do not pass the final
interview by the employer?
Who
will conduct the initial interview?
We
will be conducting the initial screening of applicants. We follow
strict guidelines in recruiting to ensure that ONLY the best
qualified candidates are presented to the prospective
employers.
Where
will the interviews be conducted?
Initial
interviews will be conducted locally. Due to time constraint,
final (face-to-face) interviews, if requested by prospective employers, will be
scheduled in Manila. In some instances, phone interviews
may also be conducted by prospective employers.
How
will I know if I am scheduled for a final interview with a
prospective employer?
You
will be notified by either telephone, telegram or email for final
interview.
Will
you refund my initial deposit if I do not pass the final
interview by the employer?
Remember
that only the best qualified applicants will be scheduled for a
final interview with a prospective employer. If for some reasons
the prospective employer feels that your qualification does not
match their requirement, your initial deposit will be refunded to
you in FULL. Our commitment is to help you achieve your own share
of the American dream not "milk" you of your hard
earned money.
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Membership
Fee
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Is
there a fee to have my resume submitted to your office for
submission to school districts?
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How
about having Legacy Resources submitting my resume to school
districts in the US, do I pay for this service?
Is
there a fee to have my resume submitted to your office for
submission to school districts?
There
is no membership fee to have your resume submitted to our office.
How
about having Legacy Resources submitting my resume to school
districts in the US, do I pay for this service?
Again,
we do not charge you to have your resume submitted to school
district for evaluation. We will submit your resume to multiple
school districts for review and it will not cost you anything.
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Operation:
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How
will I know if your operation is for real?
How
will I know if your operation is for real?
We
are currently in the process of obtaining appropriate permits to
operate both in the United States and in the Philippines.
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Payment:
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How
much is the total investment for this once-in-a-lifetime
opportunity?
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What
covers my payment?
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What
form of payment do you accept?
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Why
do you not accept cash?
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Do
you accept installment?
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How
much is my initial payment?
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Will
you refund my initial deposit if I do not pass the final
interview by the employer?
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Schedule
of payments
How
much is the total investment for this once-in-a-lifetime
opportunity?
If
you are one of the fortunate candidates selected to travel and
work in the US, your total investment is $4,200.00. Fee is subject
to change without notice.
What
covers my payment?
Your
payment covers administrative costs including verification of your
records, transcript evaluation by accredited institution in the US,
setting up final interview with prospective district employer, and
your one-way fare to the US (if
hired).
What
form of payment do you accept?
Our
office will only accept payments in form of Cashier's Check or
Bank Draft. NO CASH payment will be accepted.
Why
do you not accept cash?
In
order to avoid unauthorized charges levied to applicants by unscrupulous
individuals, only official bank notes will be accepted.
Do
you accept installment?
Payments
are scheduled in increments according to the stage of your
application. See Schedule of
Payments.
How
much is my initial payment?
See
Schedule of Payments.
Will
you refund my initial deposit if I do not pass the final
interview by the employer?
Remember
that only the best qualified applicants will be scheduled for a
final interview with prospective employers. If for some reasons
the prospective employer feels that your qualification does not
match their requirement, your initial deposit will be refunded in FULL. Our commitment is to help you achieve your own
share of the American dream not "milk" you with your
hard earned money.
Schedule
of Payments
Payments
are divided up according to the stage of your application.
| Installment |
Stage |
Amount |
Due
Date |
| First |
Interview |
$1,000.00 |
1
week after "Intent to Hire" is issued |
| Second |
US
Embassy |
$1,000.00 |
1
week after passing the interview |
| Third |
Visa
Issuance |
$1,000.00 |
Upon
issuance |
| Fourth |
Welcome
to US |
$1,200.00 |
1
month after start of work |
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Refund:
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What
documents do I need to present to request for a refund?
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How
long will it take for me to receive my refund check?
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Do
I have the option of not claiming my refund check I am not hired
and use it as reservation fee for future considerations?
What
documents do I need to present to request for a refund?
Along
with the official receipt issued by our office, a photocopy of
your bank note is needed to expedite refund requests.
How
long will it take for me to receive my refund check?
Refund
checks will be issued three business days after prospective
employer has
made a decision.
Do
I have the option of not claiming my refund check if I am not
hired and use it as reservation fee for future considerations?
Yes.
You
have the option of using your refund check as reservations for future
consideration. Our job will be to remind you of this option.
However, this decision will be left solely to the applicant.
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Requirement:
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What
are the requirements to be considered for a teaching job
in the US?
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What
are the requirements to teach in the US?
What
are the requirements to be considered for a teaching job
in the US?
Applicants
must be fully-credentialed by an authorized agency
in the country and possesses the following
qualifications:
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Five years or
more classroom experience,
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Excels
in mathematics,
in physical sciences
and in computer science, and
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Good command of the English language.
What
are the requirements to teach in the US?
See
Requirements to Teach in California.
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Reservation
Fee:
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Do
you accept advance reservation fee to ensure that priority will
be extended to me?
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Are
there exemption to this policy?
Do
you accept advance reservation fee to ensure that priority will be
extended to me?
We
do not accept reservations to reserve a spot. Our goal is to level
the playing field. If requested by prospective employers, applicants will be scheduled for final interview
according to their qualifications.
Are
there exemption to this policy?
For
exemption, see Refund #3
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Resume
(Bio-Data):
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What
are the guidelines in submitting a Resume?
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What
Resume format do I need to use?
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How
do I submit my Resume?
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Is
there a deadline to submit Resume?
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Do
I need to make an outright payment to submit my Resume?
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Can
I submit my Resume directly to the prospective employer?
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How
long will you keep my Resume?
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Can
I update my Resume and resubmit it?
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How
will I know if my Resume has been submitted to school districts
for evaluation?
What
are the guidelines in submitting a Resume?
In
order that we may have uniformity and present a professionally
formatted Resume, please see Resume
Submission Guidelines.
What
Resume format do I need to use?
The
resume (bio-data) format that is widely used in the Philippines
will be accepted. If you wish to see a much desired format, see Resume
Format.
How
do I submit my Resume?
The
most effective way to submit your Resume is via email or posting
it to our website. This will get to our head office in the US much
faster. If you do not have access to Internet, the snail-paced
mail will be just the same. See Submit Resume.
Is
there a deadline to submit Resume?
Resumes
are reviewed year-round. However, requests for applicants will be
made according to the urgency mandated by prospective
employers.
Do
I need to make an outright payment to submit my Resume?
No
payment will be required to submit a Resume. For more
information see Schedule of
Payments.
Can
I submit my Resume directly to the prospective employer?
We
will be conducting the initial screening of applicants before
submission to prospective employers. We follow strict guidelines
in recruiting to ensure that ONLY the best qualified candidates
are presented to the prospective employers. Prospective employers
will be known only to applicants who pass the initial
screenings.
How
long will you keep my Resume?
Your
resume will be kept in our file for 12 months, after which, it
will be discarded.
Can
I update my Resume and resubmit it?
Yes,
you may update your Resume and re-submit it to us.
How
will I know if my Resume has been submitted to school districts for
evaluation?
Unfortunately,
our free submission services does not allow us to provide you
updates. Remember, we have vested interest in your success. If you
pass our initial screening, it is but mutually beneficial for us
to make school districts made know of your competence.
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Screening:
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Who
conducts the initial screening of applicants?
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Do
I get assurance that I will be interviewed if my transcript has been
evaluated and accredited?
Who
conducts the initial screening of applicants?
We
will be conducting the initial screening of applicants. We follow
strict guidelines in recruiting to ensure that ONLY the best
qualified candidates are selected and, if requested, are presented to the prospective
employers.
Do
I get assurance that I will be interviewed if my transcript has been
evaluated and accredited?
Applicants
whose transcript has been evaluated and accredited will be given
priority screening. It does not, however, guarantee interview with
prospective employers.
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Transcript
of Records:
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Do
I need to have the original copy of my transcript to have it
evaluated?
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Where
do I submit my transcript for evaluation?
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How
much is the fee to get my transcript evaluated?
Do
I need to have the original copy of my transcript to have it
evaluated?
Original
copy is required when submitting your transcript of record for
evaluation.
Where
do I submit my transcript for evaluation?
See
agencies accredited to
evaluate foreign transcript.
How
much is the fee to get my transcript evaluated?
See
agencies accredited to
evaluate foreign transcript.
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Visa:
(Also see Immigration)
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What
type of Visa are issued to successful applicants?
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What's
the duration of an H-1B Visa?
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Can
an H-1B Visa be extended beyond the six years?
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Under
the H-1B Visa, will I be able to bring my spouse and unmarried children
with me?
What
type of Visa are issued to successful applicants?
An
H1-B visa will be provided to successful applicants.
What's
the duration of an H-1B Visa?
An H-1B is
approved by INS for an initial period of up to three years. Same
visa may be extended for another three years, for a total of six
years.
Can
an H-1B Visa be extended beyond the six years?
Yes,
an H-1B Visa can be extended in one year increments past the
six-year maximum in cases of
lengthy adjudications.
Under
the H-1B Visa, will I be able to bring my spouse and unmarried children
with me?
A
spouse or unmarried child of an H-1B visa holder is entitled to an
H-4 visa and the same length of stay as the principal. The spouse
and dependent minor children cannot accept employment, but can
attend school in the United States.
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