The purpose of the J-1 Trainee category of the J-1 Exchange Visitor Program is to give foreign professionals the opportunity to develop their skills while gaining an insight into US business practice and culture. Trainees are expected to share the cross-cultural and professional experience they have gained in the U.S. upon returning to their own countries.
Many companies provide their trainees with a monthly stipend.
Important Notes:
Applicants should be aware that the J-1 Visa Program for Trainees is intended solely as a means of participating in a training program. Using the J-1 Visa Program for Trainees to fill the position of a regular employee is strictly prohibited by U.S. Department of State regulations.
As a Trainee, the applicant is strictly prohibited from accepting any employment in the U.S outside training. If an applicant is found to engage in unauthorized work, he will be in violation of federal regulations, subject to immediate termination from the J-1 Visa Program, and may face deportation and other penalties through the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS).
Eligibility
To be eligible for Sponsorship on the J-1 Trainee Visa, applicants must have secured a trainee position with a company in the USA* in one of the following fields:
Agriculture, Forestry, and Fishing;
Arts and Culture;
Construction and Building Trades;
Education, Social Sciences, Library Science, Counseling and Social Services;
Health Related Occupations;
Hospitality and Tourism;
Information Media and Communications;
Management, Business, Commerce and Finance;
Public Administration and Law; and
The Sciences, Engineering, Architecture, Mathematics and Industrial Occupations.
*Please note that workpermit.com cannot help in finding suitable positions with prospective employers
Applicants must also:
Be proficient in English
Be prepared to leave the U.S. within 30 days after completion of the program. The USCIS grants this period to allow for preparing for the return to the home country. Applicants may neither continue nor complete the program, nor work during this 30-day period. However, They may travel inside the United States
How can workpermit.com help?
By enlisting the services of our US Attorney, workpermit.com will:
Screen the applicants on the basis of their experience, education, and command of English, ensuring that they meet the requirements of the Trainee Category of the J-1 Visa Program
Advise both the applicant and the Company of the activities that are not allowed and what is expected by the Trainee.
Choose and register the applicant and the company with the appropriate International Organization in charge of approving the J-1 Visa Program
Prepare the required documents for the Organization's review and approval
Provide guidance to satisfy the necessary steps and requests from the Organization
Prepare the material needed for the US embassy or consulate
The processing time is typically 4-6 weeks. Obviously, it may take a longer or a shorter period of time depending on how quickly the applicant and the host company provide the workpermit.com attorney with all the necessary materials and information. Please CONTACT US NOW to request our assistance with your J-1 Visa application.
Please note that workpermit.com cannot help in finding suitable positions with prospective employers
Further information, help, and advice
Workpermit.com's team of specialists has over 25 years of experience in immigration services, and have helped thousands of people to study and work in the US. All applications for US visas are dealt with in-house by a member of the American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA).
For more information and advice on US immigration law and US visa applications please contact us on 0344 991 9222 or at london@workpermit.com
