J-1 Visa Placement Locations

Most placements are in isolated resort areas throughout the U.S., and not in major cities. You'll have opportunities to hike, swim, play sports, ride horses, and go boating, depending on your placement and the opportunity to travel throughout the U.S. at the end of your J-1 Visa program. You can make a specific request on your application, but should remain flexible.

 

Eastern Mountain Resorts (summer and winter) Connecticut, New Hampshire, New York, Pennsylvania, and Vermont. An area of great natural beauty and outdoor activities. Many areas feature small-town, country life. Some students work at family-run inns, where they get to know guests and fellow workers well.

Eastern Ocean Resorts (summer only) Connecticut, Delaware, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts (Cape Cod), New Jersey. Usually beach- and boardwalk-type areas with amusements and small restaurants. Also family-run inns with swimming, boating, and other activities.

Midwestern Resorts (summer and winter) Illinois, Michigan, Minnesota, Ohio, Wisconsin. Some placements are on resort islands in the Great Lakes. Most resorts are near rivers and lakes, so placements often feature water sports, hiking, and biking opportunities.

Southern Resorts (summer only) North Carolina, South Carolina, Texas, Virginia. These resorts are known for warm weather and friendly people. Most placements are in amusement parks with some placements in the mountain areas with housekeeping and dishwashing jobs.

Western Resorts (summer and winter) California, Colorado, Idaho, Montana, South Dakota, Wyoming. These resorts feature beautiful scenery with hiking and mountain-climbing opportunities. Placements range from fast-food restaurants to large hotels.