Texas-Spain VIT Program Guidelines and Requirements
Discover the essential guidelines and requirements for the Texas-Spain VIT Program, including information on responsible officers, National Interest Exceptions, and Presidential Proclamations affecting travel. Learn about the necessary steps for obtaining visas, teaching positions, and travel permissions.
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Texas-Spain VIT Program Responsible Officer Jessica Pruneda jessica.pruneda@esc13.txed.net Education Service Center Region 13 5701 Springdale Road, Austin TX 78723 Telephone: (512) 919-5479
Texas-Spain VIT Program Department of State Program Regulations Teaching Positions required in order for Region 13 to issue DS-2019 (Certificate of Eligibility): High School or Elementary Work Site in SEVIS: school address required for each teacher Deadline: May/early June Student and Exchange Visitor Information System - SEVIS
Texas-Spain VIT Program National Interest Exception (NIE) Travel Permission Online request with the American Embassy in Madrid MadridNIE@state.gov The travel permission is valid for 30 days with one entry in the U.S. Online NIE request must be completed for every trip Required when traveling to Europe All teachers are subject to requesting the NIE The 2020 cohort of teachers has an NIE flag in their visa, however, each teacher must still request this permission online.
Texas-Spain VIT Program National Interest Exception (NIE) Travel Permission Teachers email MadridNIE@state.gov with the subject line National Interest Consideration and the below information: Passport bio page Copy of valid visa Copy of petition or DS-2019 Proof of travel within 30 days 1. 2. 3. 4.
Texas-Spain VIT Program Presidential Proclamations 10143 & 10052 Proclamation on the Suspension of Entry as Immigrants and Non-Immigrants of Certain Additional Persons Who Pose a Risk of Transmitting Coronavirus Disease 10143 (JANUARY 25, 2021) https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/presidential-actions/2021/01/25/proclamation-on-the- suspension-of-entry-as-immigrants-and-non-immigrants-of-certain-additional-persons-who-pose-a- risk-of-transmitting-coronavirus-disease/ Presidential Proclamation 10143 suspends entry to the United States of foreign nationals who were present in the 26 countries that comprise the Schengen Area, including Spain, within 14 days prior to their arrival at the port of entry in the United States. You cannot travel to the United States while Presidential Proclamation 10143 is in effect, unless you meet an exception. We do not know how long this proclamation will remain in effect.
Texas-Spain VIT Program National Interest Exceptions to Presidential Proclamation 10052 Suspending the Entry of Nonimmigrants Presenting a Risk to the United States Labor Market During the Economic Recovery Following the 2019 Novel Coronavirus Outbreak Last Updated: February 24, 2021 https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/News/visas-news/national-interest- exceptions-to-presidential-proclamation-10052-suspending-the-entry-of- nonimmigrants-presenting-a-risk-to-the-united-states-labor-market-during-the- economic-recovery-following-the-2019-novel-coronavirus-outbreak.html P.P. 10052 includes exceptions, including an exception for individuals whose travel would be in the national interest, as determined by the Secretary of State, the Secretary of Homeland Security, or their respective designees.
Texas-Spain VIT Program National Interest Exceptions to Presidential Proclamation 10052 Continued Exceptions under P.P. 10052 for certain travel in the national interest by nonimmigrants may include the following: J-1 applicants An exchange program conducted pursuant to an MOU, Statement of Intent, or other valid agreement or arrangement between a foreign government and any federal, state, or local government entity in the United States Specialized Teachers in Accredited Educational Institutions with a program number beginning with "G-5" on Form DS-2019: An exchange visitor participating in an exchange program in which he or she will teach full-time
Texas-Spain VIT Program American Embassy in Madrid Phased resumption visa services July 2020 https://es.usembassy.gov/embassy-consulates/madrid/ https://es.usembassy.gov/visas/nonimmigrant-visas/ Teachers need the DS2019 form to initiate the online visa application in May Summer is high peak season visa issuance delays NIE consideration will be granted and labeled in visas; online request is required when traveling
Texas-Spain VIT Program Social Security Administration Some offices have not resumed walk-in services ssa.gov Immediate district support help set appointments for teachers 5-7 days after arrival Teachers need to present the following documents: 1. Passport/visa 2. DS-2019 (Certificate of Eligibility for Exchange Visitor Status) 3. I-94 Arrival/Departure Record Confirmation of Social Security Number will allow onboarding with the district Payroll Department
Texas-Spain VIT Program Region 13 Procedure for J-1 Visa Extension Documents Kiteworks a secure e-mail system; username and password required What: J-1 visa extension documents for 3rd-4th year teachers Who: The Texas Education Agency & Districts When: June/July Why: the TEA requests letters of reference from districts
