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.
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
PRESENTING THE AILA/AIC INDIA TOUR!
(November 9/11 - 21, 2013)
The American Immigration Council's International Exchange Center is co-sponsoring a once in a lifetime opportunity for cultural exchange in India. AILA and AIC have partnered to develop a program that combines international exchange with visits to the three main U.S. consulates that handle visa applications for your India-based clients. Learn about the unique issues and sensitivities in the various regions; network with business groups and professionals; and meet with U.S. consular officials.
Space is filling quickly, so REGISTER TODAY!
Contact Jai Misra at jmisra@immcouncil.org to obtain the registration packet with trip details and cost information.
Spotlight
Alumni Visitor of the Month:
Ignacio De Solminihac Serralta
"Try to walk as much as you can, because by walking you can get to know the city and people from another perspective."
-Ignacio De Solminihac Serralta, former J-1 Trainee from Santiago, Chile