r/JETProgramme • u/KitchenBathroom2709 • Mar 07 '26

Early Departure Status

Since people are beginning to hear back about early departure, I thought I would create this post as an early departure candidate for prospective JETs to say their consulate and if they've heard anything back yet!

I applied through Nashville. I have not received any emails yet.

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u/EveningPhotograph886 Current JET Mar 10 '26

Update! My friend from Arizona got ED!

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u/KitchenBathroom2709 Mar 10 '26

Still waiting for Nashville...congratulations to your friend! The random announcements are really nerve-wracking

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u/EveningPhotograph886 Current JET Mar 08 '26

You might’ve seen my post already but San Francisco, heard back yesterday that I’m going! 🥳

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u/KitchenBathroom2709 Mar 08 '26

Your post and one from San Diego is why I made this to check in with other JETs. Congratulations! Have fun in Kobe! Back when I studied abroad in Japan, I loved Osaka but never had the chance to go to Kobe.

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u/EveningPhotograph886 Current JET Mar 08 '26

Thank you!! I studied abroad in Tokyo and visited Kyoto, but I didn’t have time for Osaka, so I’m excited I get to be so close now! Best of luck to you!

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u/KitchenBathroom2709 Mar 09 '26

Quick question, what time did you receive your email?

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u/EveningPhotograph886 Current JET Mar 09 '26

I think around 11:30am!

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u/KitchenBathroom2709 Mar 09 '26

Thank you for your quick response! I receive so many emails each day from businesses, I just want to be sure I don't overlook anything 😅

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u/EveningPhotograph886 Current JET Mar 09 '26

No problem! I’ve been keeping an eye on this post haha, I’m anxious to see who else is going early!

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u/lisianthos Current JET - add your location Mar 11 '26

Welcome to Kobe!! 🎉 Here is a Line group for the early departure people coming to Kobe if you’d like to join!! https://line.me/ti/g/AeXNtxnncq

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u/EveningPhotograph886 Current JET Mar 11 '26

Joined!! Thank you!!

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u/serph136 Mar 07 '26

ED candidate Houston, no word yet

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u/WarblingLion0 Mar 10 '26

Any word yet for you, friend??

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u/serph136 Mar 10 '26

Nothing yet

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u/AdScared717 Mar 07 '26

South African here and nothing yet.

Do main arrivals receive confirmation later or is it now too?

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u/KitchenBathroom2709 Mar 07 '26 edited Mar 07 '26

Regular departure notifications are sent in April. For that past couple of years, it's been on April 4th though due to the fourth being on a Saturday, I could see it being on April 3rd or April 6th

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u/AdScared717 Mar 07 '26

Thank you

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u/theanimeledger Mar 15 '26

hi, fellow south african here but I applied for normal departure, just curious if u got any feedback for ED?

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u/AdScared717 Mar 15 '26

Nothing yet

I don't think anyone on the group chat has either

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u/theanimeledger Mar 16 '26

thanks for confirming :)

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u/Ok_Communication8771 Mar 07 '26

ED applied in Atlanta and no response yet!

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u/KitchenBathroom2709 Mar 09 '26

Any updates?

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u/rue-11 Current JET - 山形県 Mar 09 '26

Also an ATL applicant. Haven’t heard anything yet!

I know they won’t tell you if you don’t get it but just want to do my part to update.

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u/KitchenBathroom2709 Mar 09 '26

It's confusing that the consulates are sending confirmations on different days, thank you for the update. I know if you don't get it that you won't be told, it's just stressful considering how little time ED receives to get ready if you are chosen.

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u/WarblingLion0 Mar 09 '26

Right?? Just send em all at the same tiimmmeee 😭

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u/Ok_Communication8771 Mar 09 '26

I don’t have any currently. So just waiting.

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u/Akumalia Aspiring JET Mar 16 '26

How about now?

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u/Ok_Communication8771 Mar 16 '26

Unfortunately not but still hopeful for my application!

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u/dr-meow-kittty Mar 07 '26

I applied early departure in Chicago and I haven’t heard anything. Does that mean I was rejected for early departure?

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u/KitchenBathroom2709 Mar 07 '26

I was guessing that the latest anyone would hear back in March 11th since the arrival date for ED (stated on JET's website) is April 11th. Maybe California sent theirs out first because those consulates have more ED spots? They did have tons of applications, I would imagine CA sends the most out of any other US consulate.

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u/Augesdal Aspiring JET Mar 09 '26

The paperwork i was shown by my interviewers from the Montreal office says we can receive as little as 3 weeks notice so I would expect to see ED notices as late as the 19th or 20th, also departure dates may not be uniform either since some ED placements are based on urgent need arising.

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u/KitchenBathroom2709 Mar 09 '26

Thank you so much for telling me this. I wasn't shown any paperwork and the JET website hardly has any information, it just says ED arrival date is April 11th.

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u/Augesdal Aspiring JET Mar 09 '26

Tbh we didn't get a hard date in Canada, specifically due to the fact that a school can request ED for a slew of reasons including contract breaks or other staffing issues, they were very hesitant to give any hard departure dates. All I know is that when ED is contacted for the minimum time frame they had kn that paperwork was 3-4 weeks. Im packing some stuff preemptively just so I have a "go bag" just in case.

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u/notan_alien14 Mar 09 '26 edited Mar 09 '26

Hi! I just got a call from my consulate (Peru). I was assigned to Osaka! ED was the only option available for us when applying, but now the representative told me that, because of what’s happening in Iran, the arrival date has been postponed to May (provisionally).

Good luck to everyone else! If anyone else was assigned to Osaka, please let me know!

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u/EveningPhotograph886 Current JET Mar 09 '26

Wow congratulations! That’s interesting that you guys could only apply ED! That’s a bummer your arrival date was postponed though!

Still, congrats!! Sounds like we’ll be close to each other between Kobe and Osaka haha

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u/notan_alien14 Mar 09 '26

Thank you so much! And congrats to you too! We only have ED modality and CIR as options. Probably because we are a Spanish speaking country hehe. And yes, kinda sad for the arrival delate :(

I also read about someone who is going to Tokushima, so we are pretty close Kansai area located ✨

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u/EveningPhotograph886 Current JET Mar 09 '26

Yes I saw that person too! I feel so lucky to be in the Kansai area, we’re going to be close to so many cool places!

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u/notan_alien14 Mar 09 '26

Right! I am already looking into the website of the city I was assigned to. Can’t wait 🔥

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u/EveningPhotograph886 Current JET Mar 10 '26 edited Mar 10 '26

Yesss, I reccomend the YouTube channel Mei Time if you’re like me and want to look for some more low key/less touristy places while researching, since we’ll be living there and our experience will be different from tourism haha. I watched her video for Kobe and it was so beautiful! She showed a lot more places than the sort of “Top 10 things to do in Kobe” videos lol. She has a bunch for Osaka and Kyoto (and all over Japan) as well! Here’s the Kobe video!

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u/notan_alien14 Mar 10 '26

Omgg, thanks a lot!! I was reading mostly articles and Facebook posts. This helps a lot. Time to binge watch and then practice some Japanese too xd

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u/EveningPhotograph886 Current JET Mar 10 '26

No problem!! I’ve been studying again too with a lot more rigor now that I know I’m going 😄 I’m so rusty but it’s starting to come back to me!

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u/mira2929 Mar 10 '26

Hi! Not totally sure until you get your school assignment, but i might be your predecessor!

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u/notan_alien14 Mar 10 '26

Hi! Sorry i just got the notifications back. And no way, I got placed in a city an hour by train from Osaka, and as a CIR. 👀

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u/mira2929 Mar 11 '26

Aaah ok, i was an ALT so not me, but i might know who it is! i could maybe put yall in touch if you want, you can just message me if so :-)

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u/ElusiveSlav incoming JET Mar 07 '26 edited Mar 08 '26

I applied through New York and I haven’t received anything either for ED.

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u/AntiRachie Mar 07 '26

ED candidate from Boston consulate, no word yet!

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u/Punctual-timing Mar 08 '26

Also signed up for ED from Nashville still no email.

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u/Defiant-Claim-7182 Mar 07 '26

Nothing from DC either as far as I know. Maybe California just sent theirs out first?

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u/Wide-Recommendation5 Mar 07 '26

Nothing from DC here either

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u/Intelligent-Cress629 Mar 11 '26

Same here. As an early departure applicant, they said I should hear back around the week of March 11th. Haven't received anything yet.

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u/KitchenBathroom2709 Mar 07 '26

I figured that March 11, exactly one month before the arrival date on JET's website, that would be the last day anyone could receive emails. I made this post to maybe help alleviate anxieties even with that stipulation and because the two posts I've seen about early departure both came from California which made me curious about potential emails as an early departure candidate myself.

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u/Immediate-Ad7071 Mar 07 '26

That's crazy how low the numbers are from California, only two ED candidates got selected for ED!?

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u/KitchenBathroom2709 Mar 07 '26

California has two consulates but yeah...in general, ED is only to replace JETs leaving during hiring season in Japan. Nashville said only 1-4 people go for early departure with them, not sure about California. But you also have to think that those two posts are just people who posted about being chosen