The CFO issued the statement after a recent meeting with the Chicago Public Schools (CPS), the public school system in Chicago whose representatives spoke with government officials in Manila regarding Filipino teachers, the J-1 visa program, and global learning. Chicago is currently host to some 275 Filipino teachers out of its 350 international educators within the district. 'Brain gain'According to the CFO, the J-1 visa program brings Filipino teachers in an exchange program that would lead to the integration of international educational practices to the Philippine system. Under the J-1 visa program, teachers must return to their home countries for up to two years and stay in the program for a maximum of five years. For its part, the CPS said the goal of the J-1 visa program is professional development and cultural immersion, ensuring support for teachers in Chicago.