Who Can Participate in the J-1 Intern and Trainee Program
Who is Eligible to Participate?
Participants / J-1 Holders
Non-U.S. citizen with valid passport
Demonstratable English proficiency
Over the age of 18 years old
Intern: Currently enrolled in full-time, post-secondary degree program outside of the U.S., or recent graduate.
Trainee: Holds such a degree AND has 1+ year of full-time, relevant professional work experience abroad (5 years experience required if no degree from abroad)
Utilizing the J-1 for immersion & learning purposes, not as a tool to remain in the U.S. permanently
Hosting U.S. Companies
In business for over one year
4+ full-time employees on site
Ability to provide a full-time, temporary training opportunity (at least 60% on site) with experienced supervisors & evaluative tools in place
Can provide American cultural activities
Committed to compliance
The J-1 is not being utilized to fill an employment gap, for the goal of outsourcing, or as a bridge for a standard employment visa; nor used for manual labor
Professional Pathways brings together internationally-minded U.S. companies with talented individuals from all over the world.
Program Limitation
Regulation and potential liability concerns prevent us from extending sponsorship for positions that:
• Involve patient, child, elder, or animal contact and/or care
• Involve unskilled labor or serve to fill an employment gap
• Are in the fields of aviation, coaching/ fitness, agriculture, or construction
• Take place in home/ residential offices, retail locations, motels, or fast-food/casual dining sites