Many districts welcome educators from other countries to help educate our children. For those teaching in Illinois on a J1 Visa, it is likely that you will not teach in Illinois long enough to earn a pension. The contributions that were made to TRS can be refunded to the educator. This webinar outlines how to make that process as smooth as possible.
Register for this event: https://trsil-org.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_YCVz-fhEQ6in5uvwii5g4w
April 16, 2026 at 4:00 PM ~ 05:00 PM
Target Audience
Active Members Tier 2