J1 Visa Requirements for Interns |
J1 Visa Requirements for Trainees |
- Must have an internship offer from a U.S. host company
- Internship must be in your field of study*
- 18+ years old
- Must be enrolled in a university or college outside of the U.S. or have graduated from one within 12 months prior to the start of your internship
Students will have to have at least two semesters’ worth of credit
- Must be fluent in English
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- Must have a training offer from a U.S. host company
- Training must be in your professional field*
- 20+ years old
- Must possess a degree or certificate from a post-secondary institution outside of the U.S. and 1 year of professional experience; or must have 5 years of professional experience
- Must be fluent in English
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| Program Length on J1 Visa |
Up to 12 months |
Up to 18 months
Exception: Up to 12 months for Hospitality and Tourism |
| J1 Visa Host Company Requirements |
- Employer Identification Number
- Workers Compensation Insurance
or proof of exemption
or self-insured (governmental and public institutions)
- 5 full time employees per 1 intern ratio
for host companies hosting more than 1 intern/trainee
- Annual revenue of $3 million or a minimum of 25 employees or on-site visit**
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- Employer Identification Number
- Workers Compensation Insurance
or proof of exemption
or self-insured (governmental and public institutions)
- 5 full time employees per 1 intern ratio
for host companies hosting more than 1 intern/trainee
- Annual revenue of $3 million or a minimum of 25 employees or on-site visit**
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* Intrax sponsors the following internship fields:
- Management, Business, Commerce and Finance
- Information Media and Communications
- Public Administration and Law
- Hospitality and Tourism
- The Sciences, Engineering, Architecture, Mathematics and Industrial Occupations
** On-site visit: If your host company does not meet this requirement and Intrax has not worked with this company, an Intrax representative will conduct an in-person site visit. Placements at academic institutions or at federal, state, or local government offices are specifically excluded from such a site visit requirement.
Questions about J1 Visa Requirements?
If you have any questions, our European office in Berlin will be happy to help you explain the J1 visa program requirements. Please feel free to contact Intrax.
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My internship in the USA has been one of the most interesting and defining experiences in my life. I have met people from Asia, Europe, Africa and South America and learned about different cultures and ways of life, not only from America but also from the entire world. I have also learned a lot about hospitality management and due to my dedication and hard work I have had the opportunity to work as a manager in one of the phases of my internship. Thank you Intrax!
Leonardo Cavanus Pan, Brazil
