Who can be a J1 Visitor?
The J-1 visa exchange visitor program is a non-immigrant visa issued by the United States to visitors participating in programs that promote cultural exchange, to obtain medical or business training within the U.S. Visitors on J-1 visas include Hospitality interns as well as trainees, secondary school and college students, business trainees, trainees in flight aviation programs, teachers of primary and secondary school, college professors, research scholars, medical residents or interns receiving medical training in the U.S., certain specialists, international visitors, and government visitors.
A J-1 holder is specifically allowed to work for the J-1 program sponsor. A J-1 holder may not work for another employer without special authorization. A J-1 holder may work for companies or institutions within his/her specialization field, provided this occupation meets certain requirements and the J-1 program sponsor gives its written consent.
Benefits of an International Internship in the U.S.
Completing an internship program in the U.S. will expand your knowledge, adaptability, flexibility as well as interpersonal skills which will serve you well throughout your career. Enhancing your talents will make you a more sought after resource and help you achieve success in more ways than one. The experience of living and working abroad provides you with distinctive advantages:
Exposure to a Multicultural Environment: Individuals who choose to work abroad experience diverse working cultures. They enjoy the opportunity of being exposed to a cosmopolitan multi-cultural environment which enhances their knowledge, awareness and self-confidence. People with international experience have a definite competitive edge over their less experienced colleagues. Employers are always attracted to people who’ve worked abroad as they appreciate their diversity of outlook. Last but not least, working abroad gives professionals the opportunity to foster a global network of contacts.
Enhanced People Skills: As we are away from home, we interact with people from various cultures, languages, ideas, beliefs, methods of working, life styles and personalities. You become a truly global citizen.
Improved Communication Skills: Socially interacting with people of numerous and varied backgrounds helps one understand accents, mannerisms and guest requirements. Good communication brings people of our planet closer together.
A J1 Exchange Visitor improves a host of their professional skills:
• Learn the latest industry innovations, technologies and methodologies.
• Superior inter-cultural communication
• Enhances Teamwork skills
• Increases proactive thinking
• Strategic thinking
Future Career Path Preparation: The J1 internship helps you prepare yourself for accelerated success in your chosen discipline thus enjoying a fast track career to the top.
Economic Benefit: Since theJ1 internship also involves compensation during your Training Plan period, the opportunity to improve your financial standing exists as well. You will be able to meet your own expenses whilst experiencing best in class training from world class organizations. The opportunity to enjoy the cultural aspects of the USA is the icing on the cake!
Accelerate your career! Enjoy the USA J1 Exchange Visitor program! If you wish to know more you can visit us at www.vira.co.uk or mail us at anjum@vira.co.uk
