J-1 visa sponsorship
Eager to have young international talents in California? A work visa is mandatory for foreigners in order to work as an intern or trainee in the US. We can help!
The FACC network is accredited by the U.S. Department of State (DoS) to sponsor J-1 visa intern and trainee Exchange Visitors, and is he only sponsor dedicated to the French-American business community
The Exchange Visitor Program At a Glance
The Exchange Visitor Program is a U.S. Department of State program aiming to encourage cultural exchange by allowing exchange visitors (VIE, J1-Visa) to come to the United States for up to 12 months as Interns (for students and recent graduates) or for up to 18 months as Trainees (more experienced candidates) to participate in full time, paid, practical training programs.
These programs are extremely beneficial for candidates and host companies and serve to further understanding and diplomatic ties between the U.S. and the world. The candidates gain valuable experience in fields as diverse as finance, engineering, law, communications and technology, while our host companies get the benefit of top international talent while helping to train the leaders of tomorrow.
We can sponsor a J-1 Intern/Trainee visa for the following categories:
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Management, Business, Commerce and Finance;
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Sciences, Engineering, Architecture, Mathematics, and Industrial Occupations;
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Information Media and Communications;
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Public Administration and Law;
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Hospitality & Tourism (incl. catering, hotel front desks and guest relations, as well as sommeliers, chefs, line cooks...)
The role of the FACC
The French-American Chamber of Commerce Network (FACC) is the only sponsor for J-1 Visa and VIE dedicated to the French-American business community.
As an official designated sponsor by the U.S. Department of State, the FACC-NYC has 40+ years of experience with this program. Their dedicated bilingual team (French and English) will assist you in the process whether you are a Host Company or an Intern/Trainee Candidate throughout the program.
After carefully reviewing a candidate’s qualifications, experience and motivations, we determine whether the candidate is eligible for the program and, if so, issue the Certificate of Eligibility (DS-2019) to allow the application to proceed to the next step: visa issuance at the American Embassy.
The FACC California as your local contact
The FACC California is your local partner and your link to the FACC-NYC. We will help you start the process and connect you with their Exchange Visitor Program Team. We can also help you find the right company to host you for your Internship or Traineeship or we can connect your company with a potential Intern or Trainee that would fit your company's needs.
We also coordinate year-round American cultural events for all J-1 Exchange Visitors and professional networking opportunities.