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[ESLBILL]

I was wondering if I qualify for an E1 visa.

 currently teaching at a university on an E2
 Canadian (native)
 hold a BA in Religion and Sociology from an accredited university in Canada
 hold an M.A. in Teaching from an accredited university in the Philippines (immigration doesn�t have a copy)

The university I�m currently employed with accepted my M.A. no questions asked. I don�t wish to stir the waters at immigration and I won�t. But I�m curious as to whether immigration would welcome my M.A. in Teaching from the Philippines. Of course, I�m aware that immigration will not accept degrees for teaching English from Philippines from non-native speakers, but what of my case?

Anyone know for sure?

[zappadelta]

No way

[zappadelta]

No way

[zappadelta]

No way

[ttompatz]

Visiting professor = E1
Teacher of a foreign language = E2

Both are by definition and largely depend om what your university have you classed as.

If you were teaching religion or education then you would be E1.

If you are teaching English (or any other foreign language) then by definition of the visa you would be E2.

AND
before anyone jumps on me, Yes, I am aware of exceptions to the above but they are few and far between.

Post note:

E2 is the more versatile visa; allowing you to move/transfer between sectors.
E1 is strictly limited to the tertiary/post secondary sector.

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[ESLBILL]

[ESLBILL]

[gypsyfish]

Check with your university.

[Greekfreak]

I obtained an E-1 after completing 1.5 years at a hogwon, then 3.5 years at a college. I have a B.A. in English Literature, and have now been at E-1 status for almost 5 years.

Unfortunately, I've not been able to translate that visa into 2-year contracts.