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Thank you for your interest in our program! 
Are you a potential J-1 intern or trainee?  A US company, institution or organization looking to host an international exchange visitor?  An immigration attorney representing a host company or individual foreign national interesting the J-1 visa?  The International Exchange Center is here to assist you in navigating the J-1 process whatever your role in the exchange.  In order to begin the process, please click on the Forms link under the appropriate section below. This will bring you to our online information capture. Please fill out all fields and click submit when you're finished in order to send your inquiry to us. One of our staff members will be in touch with you shortly via email.

If your questions are not answered by any of our FAQs or if you'd like to discuss the specifics of a potential training or intern program, please feel free to contact us directly by phone or email.

FOREIGN NATIONALS

InternsInterns

Are you a current University student or recent graduate interested in participating in a J-1 intern program related to your course of study? If you have identified a host company, the International Exchange Center can assist in making your internship a reality.

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TraineesTrainees

Are you a professional looking to pursue career-enhancing training at a US host company? Trainee programs can be up to 18 months in length and offer first-hand insights into American business practices, proprietary technologies and methods, and much more.

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Host Companies

Host CompaniesThe International Exchange Center of the American Immigration Council serves as a State Department designated third party sponsor for J-1 trainees and interns. We assist you through the application process and offer support and guidance for the duration of the trainee or intern program.

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Attorneys

AttorneysThe American Immigration Council’s strong association with the immigration law community means the International Exchange Center is both sensitive to attorney-client relations and uniquely suited to assist attorneys at every step of the J-1 process.

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