The J-1 Visa
The J-1 visa is the perfect way for an advanced student or professional to expand his or her skill set while learning about another culture and way of life as an exchange visitor in the United States. Through the International Exchange Center’s J-1 trainee or intern programs, you can spend up to 18 months in the professional setting of an American host company, learning and utilizing new skills related to your degree or career. Please download our application and instructions.
Enhance Your Workforce
The J-1 trainee and intern programs are valuable tools in today’s highly competitive global economy. Training skilled individuals from around the world not only adds diversity to your organization -- it gives your organization the opportunity to create international business networks and gain better knowledge of international markets. The J-1 program is an effective way to enhance and enrich your organization, both at home and abroad.
Create New Opportunities
The J-1 visa is the answer for many of your business clients’ needs. The J-1 visa gives your clients the opportunity to train highly qualified and motivated individuals from overseas; you expand your practice and the organizations you represent benefit from hosting these professionals. From small businesses to Fortune 500 companies, many employers are participating in the J-1 exchange program as host companies to emerging young professionals and accomplished overseas employees. Find out how to create new opportunities for your clients.
What's New
Recently, the International Exchange Center of the American Immigration Council has received several inquires regarding Summer Work and Travel. Please note, our organization is only designated to sponsor the Trainee and Intern categories of the J-1 visa.
Spotlight
"What I’ve noticed through being at Lululemon is that you can really get to know people by exercising with them. People in NYC are really active. It’s always a great moment to meet other people and hear what their goals are in life. When you are moving from a different country you want take in everything."
- Marloes Schenk, J-1 Trainee
Read more about Marloes and other participants here.
