United States J-1 visa is a comprehensive visa, and there are 16 sub-types below, such as research scholars in United States, college students studying for master's and doctoral programs in United States, as well as au pairs, summer work trips, internships (Trainee or Intern), etc. The J-1 visa is a non-immigrant type of visa for individuals participating in an exchange visit program for work and study.
Note internships in the United States for the following career fields:
(1) Agriculture, forestry and fisheries;
(2) arts and culture;
(3) construction industry;
(4) education, social sciences, library science, counseling, and social services;
(5) health-related occupations;
(6) hospitality and tourism;
(7) information media and communications;
(8) Management, commerce, commerce and finance;
(9) Public Administration and Law;
(10) Science, Engineering, Mathematics and Industry.
There are also the following things to keep in mind when working in the United States:
First, to apply for a J-1 internship in the United States, you must obtain a DS-2019 form to apply for a visa. Engaging in any work that does not match the DS-2019 form, or extending the working days without authorization, may result in the revocation of the visa and even repatriation.
Second, English proficiency needs to meet the requirements of the position. Applying for a J-1 visa for an internship in United States does not require the applicant to provide standardized English test scores such as TOEFL, IELTS, and Duolingo, but if the applicant wants to get a United States internship opportunity, fluency in English is essential, and proving that his or her English ability and professional ability can be qualified for United States job will be hired by United States employer.
Third, to participate in the J-1 internship program in the United States, most employers do not provide accommodation, and applicants need to arrange their own, pay attention to not choose the accommodation of the second landlord as much as possible to avoid unnecessary trouble, and also pay attention to the geographical location of the accommodation is not too remote.
Fourth, note that J-1 for internship in United States, the applicant can change employers during the validity period of Form DS-2019, but it should be noted that the interval between changing employers cannot exceed 30 days.
Fifth, there is a 30-day legal stay after the J-1 visa job in the United States ends. Applicants can use this time to travel in the United States, and once they leave the United States, they cannot re-enter the United States on the same visa.