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Do your students want to intern in the USA? Let InterExchange help them navigate the J-1 Visa!
InterExchange Career Training USA provides J-1 Visa sponsorship to candidates who have already secured internships or training programs in the United States. Our process makes it quick and easy for interns to gain J-1 Visa sponsorship and complete a professional internship in the U.S.
For more than 50 years, InterExchange has sponsored thousands of J-1 Visa programs. We’ll take care of your students while they intern in the USA so you can focus on their professional development and career preparation.
Career Guidance Webinars
Over 2,000 students attended our free Career Guidance Webinars in 2020. We plan to roll out both new and updated sessions to mirror the internship search process for students. Planning an internship in the United States can be both exciting and overwhelming, and we want to ensure that your students are provided with the best resources to make their internship experience as successful as possible. The webinars will focus on both internship application strategies and general career guidance, ranging from Searching for Internships in the U.S. to to Using English in the U.S. Workplace.
Register for the webinar(s) of your interest!
Please share the Career Guidance Webinars schedule with students who are beginning their job or internship search!
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the J-1 Visa?
- Complete list of eligible intern/training fields
How can InterExchange help my students?
Who is eligible for the J-1 Intern Visa?
The intern program is open to students who are currently enrolled full-time and actively pursuing studies at a foreign ministerially-recognized degree, or certificate-granting, post-secondary academic institution outside the U.S.
The program is also open to students who graduated from such institutions less than 12 months before the start of the internship in the U.S.
J-1 Interns must pursue an internship that is related to their academic field of study. These additional eligibility requirements also apply.
Can any other former students or alumni participate?
Yes, former students or alumni who have graduated more than one year prior to the start of their program may be eligible for the J-1 Trainee Visa if they have one year of full-time, post-graduate professional work experience outside the United States related to the field of training.
J-1 Trainees must pursue a training program that is related to their professional work experience field. These additional eligibility requirements also apply.
Are there requirements for host organizations?
Can InterExchange find internships for my students?
We do not offer placement services. Instead, InterExchange Career Training USA focuses on ensuring that interns will train with companies and supervisors that best meet the educational background of the intern and will provide a high-caliber training environment. Because we do not place participants, our team can critically review training plans without bias and remain impartial in rare occasions when conflicts arise between hosts and interns.
However, to assist in initiating the internship process, we offer a wide variety of internship-search resources, including tips on creating an American-style resume and applying and interviewing for internships. To better assist participants, we have also compiled a list of host employers that have successfully hosted Interns/Trainees with InterExchange in the past. We are happy to share these resources with prospective applicants.
What is included in InterExchange Career Training USA’s program fee?
- The $220 SEVIS Fee, paid directly to the Department of Homeland Security on behalf of all participants
- Accident and sickness insurance for the duration of the program and 30-day grace period at end of program
- Online orientation for living and adapting to life in the U.S.
- Extensive U.S. cultural resources, including travel resources and guides for visiting the U.S.
- Coordinated cultural activities (for participants in select cities)
- Free U.S. SIM card
How long does the process take?
On average, it takes six to eight weeks to apply for sponsorship and obtain a J-1 Visa. However, processing times can vary depending on individual situations. Applicants should review the application checklist to ensure their application is complete upon initial submission. Once an application is marked complete by our team, the application enters a 10-day review period. During this time, we will carefully review the host organization and training plan. We’ll also contact the candidate to conduct a brief interview over Skype or Google Meet.
For students seeking to minimize the review period, InterExchange has an expedite option. For an additional charge, the full review can be done in just three days!
Are there program deadlines?
When should my students start an application?
Why do students need a sponsor?
There are many sponsors to choose from. What is different about InterExchange?
InterExchange prides itself on keeping costs low and reviewing applications as quickly as possible. However, we don’t sacrifice quality for review time. Our team thoroughly reviews training plans to ensure that interns will receive relevant and adequate training during their time in the United States.
InterExchange Career Training USA takes the skill-acquisition of participants seriously. We have instituted host employer requirements above the minimum standard set by the State Department. Our Participant Services Coordinator also maintains regular contact with participants throughout the program to ensure they learn as much as possible from their experience.
How can I share information about InterExchange with my students?
We know there are a lot of questions about the J-1 Visa process, and our resources might not cover every individual situation. However, we take time with each participant to answer questions before, during, and after the application review. Give us a call or send us an email if you or your students have any questions at all.
InterExchange Career Training USA can also organize a webinar or on-campus presentation for any of your students who may be interested in learning more about finding internships in the U.S. and applying for the J-1 Visa.
Please contact our team if you’d like to discuss webinars, campus visits, university or departmental-specific questions, discounts, university accounts, or anything else! We’re happy to learn more about how InterExchange Career Training USA can serve the needs of your students.
