Qualify for the J-1 Internship and Training Visa

J-1 Interns gathered in Seattle for CICD's annual teaching intern conference
Nov 08 2018

Congratulations! You found an Internship or Training program in the U.S. Now what?

Take CICD’s Qualify Quiz to see if you may qualify or read the below eligibility requirements.

How to Qualify as a J-1 Intern

  • Apply for the J-1 Intern program if you are a foreign national who is currently enrolled in and pursuing studies at a degree- or certificate-granting post-secondary academic institution outside of the United States, or if you are a foreign national who has graduated from such an institution no more than twelve (12) months before the official start date of the proposed J-1 Internship program, and if you intend to enter the United States to participate in a clearly structured, directly managed, work-based internship program which is directly related to your specific field of study. The maximum duration of J-1 Internship Programs is twelve (12) months.
  • Know English well enough to perform successfully in the proposed intern position, and commit to leaving the U.S. within thirty (30) days of the last day of your scheduled J-1 Internship program.

How to Qualify as a J-1 Trainee

  • You should apply for the J-1 Trainee program if you are a foreign national who has a degree or professional certificate from a foreign post-secondary academic institution and at least one year of related prior work experience in your occupational field acquired outside the United States, or if you are a foreign national who has at least five (5) years of work experience outside the United States in your occupational field and you intend to enter the United States to participate in a clearly structured, directly managed, work-based training program in your specific occupational field. The maximum duration of J-1 Training Programs is eighteen (18) months.
  • Know English well enough to perform successfully in the proposed training position, and commit to leaving the U.S. within thirty (30) days of the last day of your scheduled J-1 Training program.

Ready to get started?

Watch this video to learn how to apply!

Once you have secured an internship or training position at a U.S. Company, please register online to begin your application. If you have not found a program yet, consider a full placement opportunity with CICD.

Questions?

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