Hey everyone, I was selected as an alternate and was considering taking another ALT job in the meantime while I wait. I reached out to JET and they sent me back a message that put me at ease as I was worried it may conflict with being upgraded later.
Per JET:
“Our office does encourage alternate candidates to seek opportunities beyond the JET Program while maintaining their alternate candidacy in case an upgrade may be available. If you are offered an upgrade, you will be asked to submit your passport, visa application, and a prior visa cancellation form if applicable. We do not believe that an existing visa application should have any impact on our consular office’s ability to issue you a visa if your previous visa application is not rescinded in a timely manner.”
by Bruch123