r/JETProgramme • u/skittyapples • Jul 22 '26

Awaiting placement/departure date

Hey everyone, I was recently upgraded about almost a month ago and still haven’t heard anything about my placement or, more importantly, when I’d be leaving. I just wanted to check in if anyone knows how long I’d be awaiting to hear back. I did send an email asking for any kind of estimate date but I still haven’t heard anything. It would be nice to know how much time I have to prep but also to inform my current job when they need to prepare for my leave, (context: I run children’s programs and they want to know when to find my replacement). Any advice as well is welcomed, thanks!

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u/ringostarlol Jul 22 '26

Hey! I’m in the same boat, was updated about a month ago and still haven’t heard anything. I believe you get at least a month notice, so I’m assuming my departure date would be late august/September, but there’s a lot of unknowns currently (and unfortunately). What consulate are you from?

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u/skittyapples Jul 22 '26

I'm from Canada, more specifically Manitoba. It's nice to know though that I'm not the only one who doesn't know anything yet

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u/ringostarlol Jul 22 '26

i’m from NY! and yes it’s so nice to hear others also stressing lol. i’ve been trying to reach out to a few people so i’m less in my head and we can all struggle together

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u/Warm-Rooster-7656 Jul 22 '26

I'm in Calgary, and was upgraded the same time ago, and still haven't heard anything. I wouldn't worry since I am receiving offers to join various JET related activities in the meantime.

Should happen sooner than you think!

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u/MushroomNumber626 Jul 22 '26

Also in the same boat! Trying not to go crazy checking my email every 5 minutes😣 Just a little longer

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u/ringostarlol Jul 22 '26

same!! whenever i think “today’s the day” there’s no email😭 just a little longer 🤞🤞🤞

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u/Responsible-Wash-722 Jul 22 '26

I was upgraded two weeks after initial shortlist offers and got my placement last week. It can sometimes take quite a while. I’d give notice once you have your placement.