J-1 Visa Category:

Internship

Training

Program Duration:

Up to 12 months maximum

Up to 12 months maximum for most programs in the fields of hospitality and tourism

Participant Eligibility:

Only for current students or those who have graduated within 12 months.

Must have completed at least one academic year.

Internship must be related to field of study.

Must verify sufficient level of English through interview.

Participants must have at least 12 months relevant work experience in addition to a degree or certificate from an accredited school, or must have five years of related work experience outside of the United States.

Must verify sufficient level of English through interview.

Program Eligibility:

Supervisory or management training strongly recommended, but may be a concurrent rotation.

Managerial or supervisory training required.

Application process:

4-6 weeks WISE® processing

4-6 weeks WISE® processing

Repeat Participation:

Allowed as long as participant eligibility requirements are met and intern has returned to overseas school to continue studies at a higher level.

Allowed as long as participant eligibility requirements are met, and participant is outside of the United States for at least two years prior to re-entering for the second training program.