J-1 Visa Programs
Intern and Trainee Programs
Work and
Travel Program
Why Choose
J-1 Visa Exchange
Programs
WHAT Benefits
YOU get
For Participants
- Earn U.S. wages
- Gain valuable work and life experiences
- Improve English skills
- Travel and explore the U.S.
For Host Organizations
- Access to diverse international talent
- Fulfill seasonal hiring needs
- Enhance commitment to cultural understanding and public diplomacy
Intern and Trainee Programs
Intern and
Trainee
Programs
-Practical experience and professional development.
-Higher pay and longer program durations.
-Opportunities to travel within the U.S.
Restrictions apply to unskilled labor, childcare, elder care, medical patient care, and roles with over 20 percent clerical duties.
Work And
Travel
Program
Designed for post-secondary school students, the Work & Travel program offers Summer, Spring, Fall, and Winter employment opportunities. To qualify, participants must be proficient in English, enrolled in an accredited institution outside the U.S., have completed at least one semester of post-secondary study, and secure a job placement prior to entry. This program enables students to live and work in the U.S. during their Summer, Spring, Fall, and Winter break, experiencing American culture firsthand.
Key exclusions include:
– Seasonal or temporary jobs only.
– Positions that do not bring notoriety or disrepute to the Exchange Visitor
Program.
– Certain restricted job categories such as domestic help, clinical care with patient
contact, and positions in the adult entertainment industry.
