The total time required to process your J-1 sponsorship application depends on how quickly you and your host company provide CICD with all necessary materials and information – as well as how busy the Visa Section is in your local US Embassy or Consulate.

Once you receive the necessary documents from CICD, you will need to apply for the J-1 Visa in-person at a U.S. consulate or embassy in your home country. This process may take anywhere from one day (if you can apply in person) to four or more weeks, depending on the specific consulate or embassy where you apply.

We recommend you submit to CICD your application for J-1 sponsorship well in advance of the desired start date of your training to avoid possible delays.
Only a US consulate or embassy can grant your J-1 visa for your internship or trainee program. J-1 sponsors like CICD cannot guarantee that a US consulate or embassy will grant any particular applicant the J-1 Visa.