Information for Host Employers & Attorneys
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
- Understanding ACIP's J-1 Visa Program
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
Required J-1 Application Documentation
In addition to a completed ACIP application form, there are a number of documents that must be submitted to ACIP in order for the J-1 application to be complete, as identified below. Applications submitted without the necessary attachments will not be processed until the missing information is provided. When filing multiple applications, copies of all attachments must be included with each application.
The documentation required for each application includes:
- Completed and signed ACIP application form
- Completed Processing Request form / payment information page
- Completed and signed DS-7002 form / Training/Internship Placement Plan (T/IPP)
- Detailed description of the local/logistical orientation that the employer will provide to the participant upon his/her arrival in the United States
- Detailed description of the cross-cultural activities that will be made available to the participant during his/her period of training in the United States
- Participant’s complete academic transcript and/or official documentation showing enrollment or graduation status and certified English translation, as appropriate
- Letters from past employers verifying past employment history, as appropriate*
- Comprehensive up-to-date copy of the participants CV/resume in English
- Complete copy of the participant’s passport (and that of all accompanying dependents, if applicable)
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Documentation confirming adequate English language skills as evidenced by one of the following:
- Score from recognized English language test (TOEFL, TOEIC, etc.)
- Signed documentation (in English) from an academic institution or
- English language school
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Signed documentation (in English) from the host organization company, verifying interview of candidate in person, by videoconference or by web camera.
*Employment verification letters required for trainees that either have a foreign academic degree/diploma but have not worked for your company’s overseas operations for a minimum of one year, or do not have five or more years of professional experience with your company and do not have a foreign academic degree/certificate.
