Intern & Trainee

You've found an internship. We'll help get your J-1 Visa.

Quick responses, clear costs, and expert support make it easy for you to focus on what matters – your career and experience!

Eligibility quiz

Have you found an internship or training program in the USA? Take our Eligibility Quiz to see if you qualify for the Career Training USA program.

How it works

To intern or train in the United States, you need to be sponsored for a J‑1 Intern/Trainee Visa. Once you apply for and are approved for J‑1 Visa sponsorship with InterExchange, we will issue you the required documentation needed to apply for your J‑1 Visa. You will then be able to apply for your J‑1 Visa from a U.S. Embassy/Consulate so that you may enter the United States

Find an internship

Attain your ideal position using our resources for finding a U.S. internship. InterExchange does not offer internship placement.

Apply with InterExchange

Create your account and start your online application.

Interview at the Embassy

Receive your J-1 Visa and prepare to come to the United States.

Quick fees calculator

Use our easy-to-use Program Fees Calculator to quickly find out the exact cost of the program tailored to your needs.

Program Fees

Inclusions

As a nonprofit organization, InterExchange keeps its fees as low as possible, while delivering the superior service international interns and trainees need to have a successful experience.

Visa sponsorship

All the documents you'll need to secure your J-1 Intern or Trainee Visa.

Insurance

Accident and sickness insurance for entire duration of your program and 30-day grace period at end of program.

Support

Continuous program support both before and during your stay in the USA.

Get Your J-1 Visa with experts you can trust

Congratulations on securing your U.S. internship or training program! InterExchange’s Career Training USA program helps you obtain your J-1 Visa, backed by 50+ years of experience supporting participants throughout their U.S. journey.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the difference between an Intern and a Trainee?

Review the eligibility requirements to see the difference between Interns and Trainees.

Can InterExchange Career Training USA help me find an internship? Do you offer placement services?

No. Unfortunately, we cannot find an internship for you. If you have not already found an internship, we encourage you to search for internships using our internship guide.

How long can I stay in the U.S.?

The maximum duration is 12 months for the J-1 Intern Visa and 18 months for the J-1 Trainee Visa. Hospitality/Tourism programs are limited to 12 months for both Interns and Trainees, as per the program regulations.

I am already in the U.S. Can I apply?

No. You must return home to apply to the Intern/Trainee program. If you require a change of status from another visa to the J-1 Visa, InterExchange will not be able to assist you.

What is a J-1 Visa?

The J-1 Visa is a non-immigrant visa issued through the BridgeUSA Program. There are 15 J-1 Visa categories, and InterExchange Career Training USA offers the “Intern” and “Trainee” categories.

Once approved for J-1 Visa sponsorship by InterExchange, all Career Training USA participants, except Canadian citizens, will be required to interview at a U.S. embassy/consulate in order to be granted a J-1 Visa.

How do I apply?

InterExchange strives to make the application process as simple as possible, while adhering to U.S. government requirements. Please review our application process.

What people are saying

Life-changing international opportunities

InterExchange programs expand the worldviews of participants and hosts alike. Participants experience personal and professional growth, while hosts enjoy the intercultural value that these young people bring to their businesses and homes.

Fabien

Digital Communication & Media Intern from France

“I think the French job market is very interesting in the sense that it can be very competitive, so having an internship abroad makes you stand out and is always a plus when applying for certain companies.”

Hasti

Architecture Intern from India

“InterExchange was a very good sponsor to provide me this opportunity. Applying with them was very easy and had very simple steps, unlike other platforms which seem a bit complicated.”

Oumaima

Electronic Engineering Intern from Morocco

“This program helped me learn about myself so much. Being in a country I have never been before and where I knew absolutely no one was an amazing experience. And I am so glad I have met amazing people here in the U.S.”

Resources

Find everything you need to know to successfully live and train in the U.S. as an intern or trainee.

Sign up

To start an application, you must first find your own internship or training position at an eligible U.S. company.

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