What is a J-1 Visa Program?
J-1 Visa
What is a J-1 Visa Program?
For Host Employers & Attorneys
- Host employer requirements
- Examples of program uses
- Process, timeframes and fees
- Application requirement details
- Watch a presentation
For Participants
Forms
- ACIP Application
- ACIP Amendment
- ACIP Extension
- ACIP Replacement
- DS-7002
- ACIP Training and Evaluation Report
U.S. Government Links
- DOS J-1 Visa Program
- Grace period information
- Exchange program visitor brochure
- US-VISIT program
- What to expect at a port of entry
Created by the U.S. Department of State to foster international understanding, the J-1 visa program moves highly educated employees and students into the United States for on-the-job training and cultural education. ACIP is designated by the U.S. Department of State as a J-1 visa sponsor for Trainees and Interns. These programs are ideally suited for:
• On-boarding of new overseas hires
• Project collaborations
• Summer associate and
• Co-op programs for professionals
Who can participate?
- Employers must be eligible for ACIP membership by having at least 500 employees (worldwide) and at least one operating location outside the U.S.
- Trainees are career professionals at all levels who possess a degree or diploma from a non-U.S. university or institute plus at least one year of relevant professional experience outside the U.S., OR five years of relevant professional experience outside the U.S.
- Interns are students enrolled full-time in a non-U.S. university or institute OR graduates who have received a degree or diploma from a non-U.S. institute within the previous 12 months.
Why ACIP?
J-1 visa regulations impose significant compliance responsibilities on employers. ACIP manages the details of your training programs – whether it’s processing applications, delivering guidance on travel procedures, conducting compliance site visits, attending to government reporting requirements, or checking in with trainees and interns during their stays in the U.S. We are respected internationally for our high-touch communication, assisting with all aspects of the J-1 visa exchange. You can leave the details and worry to us.
- Availability. On the phone, online and in person, we offer multinationals a boutique service portfolio, catering to individual preferences while keeping compliance a top priority. In addition, we offer expedited application processing in as little as 5 business days.
- Partnership. After a bit of time and collaboration, we know your preferences and anticipate your needs. Our members tell us this results in successful transitions for international trainees, year after year.
- Dedication. We guide you throughout the process offering helpful suggestions and doing the lion’s share of administrative and compliance footwork for each individual, freeing up valuable time.
Does ACIP match candidates to employers?
No. ACIP does not assist individuals in securing prospective employment or partner with overseas recruiting/placement firms.
For more information, contact:
Mike Jackson
Manger of Exchange Visitor Programs
202-683-2160
Mike_Jackson@acip.com
