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Apply Now For Our J1 Program

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 begin our online application process or download our application and instructions.

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Foreign Nationals

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 a cost-effective way to enhance and enrich your organization, both at home and abroad.

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Host Companies

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.

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Attorneys

What's New

What's NewAttention AILA Attorneys: Join the International Exchange Center staff and guest speakers for three informative sessions held during the 2010 AILA Annual Conference. Details and schedule.

Our Latest Participant Newsletter is Ready for You!
Filled with American cultural anecdotes and helpful advice for J-1 exchange visitors, as well as a profile of our current exchange visitor of the month. 


Where are our J-1 Trainees and Interns?
Check out this map to get a picture of where our J-1 trainees and interns are currently placed around the country!  Ever wonder where they're all coming from?