J-1 Professional Exchange Programs
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Whether your client is a scholar hoping to conduct research at a leading hospital in Chicago, an international student looking for real-world training experience in New York City, or other professional seeking to collaborate with U.S.-based businesses or institutions, CIEE can make that happen. We sponsor the J-1 visa they need to visit the U.S and provide 24/7 in-country support. Contact us to get started.
J-1 Visas We Sponsor
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INTERN
For current university students or recent graduates from around the world who have arranged or will arrange their own internship opportunity in the U.S., but need a sponsor for their visa.
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TRAINEE
For professionals from around the world who have arranged or will arrange their own training opportunity at a U.S.-based institution or business, but need a sponsor for their visa.
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SHORT-TERM SCHOLAR
For international professors, researchers, scholars, or professionals who wish to visit the U.S. to lecture, observe, consult, demonstrate special skills, participate in seminars, workshops, and more.
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PROFESSOR
For professors from around the world who wish to research, teach, lecture, observe, or consult in a university, research facility, library, or similar type of institution in the U.S.
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SPECIALIST
For international experts in a field of specialized knowledge or skill, such as media, tech, energy, business, or medicine who wish to visit the U.S. to observe, consult, or demonstrate their skills.
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Research Scholar
For researchers from around the world who wish to research, teach, lecture, observe, or consult in a university, research facility, library, or similar type of institution in the U.S.
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Research Scholar Transfer Processing
Our goal is to make the application and transfer process easy for all parties involved.
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Learn more about our services for host organizations.
Our Services
As the largest U.S. Department of State-designated sponsor of the J-1 Visa Exchange Visitor Program, CIEE is the most knowledgeable, responsive, and comprehensive J-1 visa sponsor. We can:
- Sponsor J-1 visas in six categories
- Assist your client in all aspects of the application process
- Issue the Certificate of Eligibility for J-1 Visa (Form DS-2019)
- Provide customer service and 24-hour emergency support for every in-country participant
- Sponsor J-2 visas for qualified dependents