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international teacher
August 6, 2026

A J-1 teacher is an exchange visitor on a cultural exchange visa, not a work visa, so they teach while also experiencing U.S. education firsthand. In the classroom, they bring different instructional ...

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science teacher
July 28, 2026

To vet a J-1 cultural exchange provider, verify their State Department sponsor designation through the official Sponsor Search database, then request incident reports, audit histories, and SEVIS ...

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j-1 teacher with student
July 16, 2026

To qualify for the J-1 teacher cultural exchange program, international educators must meet seven requirements: (1) hold the equivalent of a 4-year U.S. Bachelor's degree in Education, verified by a ...

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J-1 teacher
July 9, 2026

J-1 sponsors are U.S. Department of State-designated organizations that manage the compliance infrastructure for host schools. Their core responsibilities include issuing the DS-2019 form, ...

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charter school teacher with class
June 23, 2026

Charter schools are uniquely positioned for the J-1 Teacher program because of three structural advantages: decentralized teacher placement allows faster assignment of international educators, ...

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international teacher
June 4, 2026

How should schools prepare for J-1 teacher arrivals? Schools should begin preparation at least 30 days before the peak arrival window. Key steps include providing housing and other local resources ...

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urban teacher with students
May 28, 2026

The J-1 teacher cultural exchange program places internationally credentialed educators in U.S. schools for a defined period, creating mutual cultural exchange between teachers and students. ...

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rural school teacher
April 23, 2026

What are the benefits of a J-1 teacher cultural exchange program for rural schools? A J-1 teacher cultural exchange program gives rural students daily, immersive exposure to other cultures, something ...

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international teacher
April 16, 2026

School districts that want to host a J-1 cultural exchange teacher for the 2026-2027 school year need to begin the process by the end of April. The visa program involves five sequential stages: ...

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charter school teacher
April 9, 2026

The J-1 Teacher Cultural Exchange program allows charter schools to recruit credentialed international educators on a federally designated visa. These international teachers bring subject matter ...

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school teacher
April 3, 2026

School districts across the U.S. that want to host a J-1 cultural exchange teacher for the 2026–2027 school year must begin the process by the end of April. The federally regulated program includes ...

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international teacher with students
March 5, 2026

Schools looking to arrange J-1 international teacher placements for fall need to begin the process in late winter or early spring. Key steps include identifying subjects, partnering with a designated ...

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teacher with class
February 12, 2026

What makes a J-1 international teacher program successful? Successful J-1 teacher programs provide onsite mentoring, include teachers in professional development, support relocation logistics, assist ...

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November 5, 2025

Cultural exchange serves as powerful professional development for U.S. teachers. Working with international J-1 educators exposes them to diverse teaching methods, global perspectives, and new ...

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October 9, 2025

J-1 STEM teachers enhance education by combining global expertise, innovative teaching, and cultural exchange to strengthen academic outcomes and workforce readiness.

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October 7, 2025

International teachers in J-1 Exchange Visitor programs enrich classroom learning by providing authentic accents, cultural context, and real-world communication experiences that textbooks can’t ...

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How J-1 International Teachers Strengthen School Inclusion
October 1, 2025

International teachers placed through J-1 visa programs help schools build inclusive, culturally responsive learning environments. By sharing authentic global perspectives, they spark curiosity, ...

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September 23, 2025

Global competence—the ability to understand, communicate, and collaborate across cultures—is a defining skill for student success. One of the most effective ways schools build this capability is by ...

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teacher
September 17, 2025

The J-1 Teacher program is a U.S. cultural exchange initiative that allows qualified international educators to teach in American schools while sharing their culture, educational practices, and ...

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September 16, 2025

How do J-1 international teachers benefit U.S. schools? J-1 international teachers enhance education by bringing deep subject expertise, innovative teaching methods, multilingual skills, and global ...

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Media Coverage

How Immigration Can Help Manufacturing's Labor Shortage
March 19, 2026

U.S. manufacturers face a compounding labor crisis. A 2024 Deloitte and Manufacturing Institute study projects a need for 3.8 million new workers by 2033, with nearly half of those roles at risk of going unfilled. Retirements are accelerating the gap, and entry-level roles such as production helpers, packers, and warehouse workers see chronically high turnover.

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BDV Solutions CEO Britt Vergnolle Named to 2023 Forbes 50 Over 50 List
August 18, 2023

Company's Co-Founder and CEO Named to Annual List Honoring Dynamic Female Entrepreneurs and Leaders Over 50

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On the Move: Karin Borchert
Upstate Business Journal

On the Move: Karin Borchert

December 14, 2023

Karin Borchert was appointed chief executive officer of BDV Solutions. She has 25 years of global experience in driving business strategy for revenue and margin growth, product and business innovation.

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Millionaires diversify passports, creating new opportunities for US businesses
April 26, 2024

The number of millionaires moving across international borders has increased significantly in the last decade, with a projected 125,000 in 2024..

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Opinion: No, immigration and the border are not impossible problems
July 24, 2023

While the end of Title 42 did not lead to the border surges some anticipated, America still faces an immigration crisis, with a backlog of nearly 1.6 million asylum cases.

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Trump's return could shake up H-1B visa system
May 23, 2024

As the 2024 U.S. presidential election looms, immigration attorneys are bracing for a potential second-term for former president Donald Trump, fearing swift and stringent actions that could impede employment-based immigration.

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Canada Woos American H-1B Visa Holders Fed Up With U.S. Immigration System
July 15, 2023

Layoffs sweeping the tech industry have not spared workers on temporary visas, known as H1Bs.

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Arkansas Global Connect receives recognition for responsible recruitment practice
October 30, 2024

Arkansas Global Connect, which provides U.S. businesses with reliable seasonal labor, announced Tuesday (Oct. 22) it has received Clearview certification for demonstrating ethical labor practices.

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Florida needs legal immigrants for its workforce
February 02, 2025

At a time when Florida's jobless rate stands at a mere 3% and businesses face a severe workforce shortage - with just 53 potential workers available for every 100 vacancies - the state's economic momentum faces a critical challenge.

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Ditch the Green-Card Lottery
January 05, 2025

Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy have called for an increase in visas for skilled immigrants, angering some of President-elect Trump’s supporters.

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Commentary: Legal immigrants want SC jobs Americans don’t. Make it easier to hire them.
December 15, 2024

With the state’s unemployment rate hovering at 3% and only 43 available workers for every 100 jobs, employers across a wide range of market sectors — from hospitality to manufacturing to construction — are struggling to find and retain workers.

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H-1B Yearly Lottery Announced Amid Fears of Cuts to Visa Program
February 06, 2025

Officials announced that United States employers looking to hire H-1B visa holders will be able to apply for next year's round of visas as usual next month, despite uncertainty for legal immigration under the new Trump administration.

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Jauntavia Padgett didn't grow up talking politics. Now she's meeting with White House officials.
February 16, 2025

By day, the 28-year-old works as government relations manager for BDV Solutions, a Greenville-founded company that connects legal immigrants with in-need employers. By night, she serves on the Lyman planning commission.

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Greenville firm helps navigate immigration work visas, reduce labor shortage
September 28, 2023

When Britt Vergnolle and her husband, Ronald, formed BDV Solutions in 2011, they started the business from their family’s kitchen table.

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12 Black Leaders to Know: Chris Richardson
February 15, 2024

GREENVILLE — Fifteen years before he became a U.S. diplomat, doctors told Chris Richardson that he had cancer. He was 15 years old and he had at most five years to live.

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Greenville’s BDV Solutions acquires Arkansas Global Connect
April 28, 2024

Greenville-based BDV Solutions recently acquired Arkansas Global Connect, a company that provides U.S. businesses with reliable seasonal labor.

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Drugs and the legal cloud over Prince Harry’s immigration
June 06, 2023

A federal court will hear the lawsuit brought by the conservative Heritage Foundation against the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) seeking the public release of visa records of Prince Harry.

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Opinion: To Accelerate Success In South Carolina’s Life Sciences Industry, Look To International Talent
February 24, 2024

The life sciences industry in South Carolina is at a pivotal moment. No industry has grown as fast (42% since 2017) or attracted as many new businesses (1,000+) to the Palmetto State.

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Greenville Best and Brightest 2023
Greenville Business Magazine

Greenville Best and Brightest 2023

September 15, 2023

Welcome to Greenville Business Magazine’s 2023 Best & Brightest 35 and Under! This is our 29th year of recognizing the business and community leaders who are making an impact in our state.

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USCIS Announces Inflation Adjustment to Premium Processing Fees
December 27, 2023

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services will increase its premium process fee for the I-140 petition.

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Upstate entrepreneur among top 50 women in the US
September 15, 2023

An upstate business owner was recently named to the prestigious 50 Over 50: Impact list at Forbes magazine.

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Visa Bulletin For January 2024
December 04, 2023

The final action date for EB-3 changed from August 1, 2020 to September 1, 2020 on the January 2024 visa bulletin.

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