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J1 Trainee
ABout j1 trainee
Few people know but there are 187different types of American Visas. Many of these are for permanent residence. Our company has expertise in permanent residence visas, such as EB2 and EB3, and temporary work visas, such as J1.
The J1 Visa
An incredible and transformative possibility for college students or younger professionals to train with a US company for 6 to 18 months and experience the US in a way no other program can offer.
When can the J1 Trainee Arrive
We recommend projecting a 3 to 4 months length of the process. Usually, the booking for an interview at the US Consulate is quick, what can take a bit longer is the creation and approval of the training plan by the US Sponsor.
Rules for the J1 Trainee
1. The J-1 Trainee visa is not a “work visa”.
2. The main purpose of the visa is to experience American culture by living in the USA for 6 to 18 months and to receive a solid “on the job training” experience within a specific American employer in the candidate's professional field. To support a candidate's time in the United States, most employers pay at least minimum wage. If the employer does not want to pay at least the minimum wage, the duration of the program is limited to 6 months.
3. The candidate can train in most cases for up to 18 months. The candidate can return to a trainee program again, after spending a period of 2 years outside the USA, however on the condition that the candidate learns new skills during the second trainee program.
4. Candidate may begin program with US employer at ANY TIME during the year.
5. Main requirements: Age from 20 years to 45 years. Current University students or recent University graduates or graduates with one year of work experience in the field OR minimum of 5 years of work experience (no university education required) are eligible to apply. An intermediate to advanced level of English is required.
6. Most common areas: Engineer, Business Management, Hospitality, IT, Marketing and Culinary
Professionals for j1
about the employer
Minimum requirements from the employer side
1. Host organizations must have at least FIVE permanent, full-time employees on site and must have been fully operational for more than ONE year before an intern can be placed with them.
2. US SPONSOR applies a 5:1 ratio of permanent and part-time employees full time on site for interns/trainees. In other words, for every 5 full-time employees, the company can count on 1 trainee.
3. The US employer is NOT the sponsor. There is a dedicated sponsoring organization in the US that our agency has worked with for years, which will be the candidate's sponsor and will ensure that all program rules and regulations are followed.
4. There is no immigration lawyer involved in the process. This means that the program does not cost the employer.
documents from the employer
Minimum requirements from the employer side
● Annual Gross of US$ 186,000
● Business already established for min 2 years
Information/documents to be provided by the US
employer
● Correct legal name of business
● Federal Employer Identification Number (FEIN) or SSN for small business
● Official business address
● Official business phone and email
● Name and title of person recruiting/authorized to sign government forms
● Year business began
● Number of full-time employees at the location of work
● Gross and net annual income
● General business description
● North American Industry Classification (NAICS) number
more about the j1 visa
1. The Training Plan (Form DS-7002) must outline the “on-the-job training” received throughout the training period. Training must occur in 4 phases for the 12-month program and 6 phases during the 18-month program.
2. Candidate may NOT change employers unless all parties agree and approve. The candidate may be fired by the American employer if absolutely necessary or for good reasons.
3. Candidate will be on the regular payroll with no restrictions (candidate will request Social Security number upon arrival). No benefits such as 401K need to be paid.
4. Spouses and children may join the candidate on a J-2 visa (visa dependent on the J-1 Trainee visa) for an additional fee that also includes their travel health insurance for the entire period.
5. The entire process takes around 3 to 4 months before the candidate can leave for the USA.
6. The applicant can arrive up to 30 days before the start date determined on their DS form to secure housing, apply for and receive a Social Security Card, open a bank account,
etc.
Program costs
1. There is no cost for the employer
2. The applicant will bear all the costs for the program.
3. Our agency will handle the entire visa application process for a fee to cover our time and expertise. Included in the fees are also the fees payable to US SPONSOR as they charge our agency for the visa papers and their time and expertise during the approval process and the duration of the program. The price includes the visa process and travel health insurance that all applicants will receive.
4. No fees need to be paid until the US sponsor approves the entire application and is ready to issue visa papers (form DS required to apply for visa at local US consulate).
5. We are available to assist you throughout the duration of the program.
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