This week: What is a J-1 program? I'm focusing on the word program, as many students are not aware that there are different programs of the J-1 Visa. This includes for example J-1 Work and Travel, J-1 Intern, J-1 Trainee etc. The reason for this is that the J-1 visa, as explained in our earlier blog, enables foreign nationals to come to the U.S. to teach, study, conduct research, demonstrate special skills or receive on-the-job-training for periods ranging from a few weeks to

Hello everyone, today we are discussing DS 7002 Some people also refer to this as the Training Plan/Internship Placement Plan. The more detailed DS-7002's are, the better (see tips below). It will outline, what the participants will be taught, doing and the skills they will be contributing on a day to day basis, at the Host Organization. The DS-7002:- Primary aim, is to help Host Organizations and Participants understand what is expected and the objectives from all parties,

Hello everyone, just a quick but important blog today: Host Organizations also known as a Host Properties. Each year, thousands of families, businesses, schools and communities across the United States welcome international students and visitors into their homes, schools and businesses. That person-to-person interaction, exemplifying citizen diplomacy, ensures that Americans and international visitors learn about each other’s culture and way of life.* All of these groups are

Hello everyone, just a quick but important blog today: DOS. No not the pre windows/apple operating system, but the US Department of State (DOS). All J-1 programs, Visa Sponsors and US Embassy's are overseen and regulated by the US DOS.Due to that, this J1Jargon comes up regularly in communication with sponsors and other parties, when applying and participating in your J-1 program. Please see blogs. #J1Jargon: Sponsor and #J1Jargon: Embassy US Department of State (DOS) is the

The first question applicants and schools ask is whether we charge fees for our J-1 Programs. The answer to this is 'Yes, we do.' But why do you need to pay these fees and what are they for? All your answers are found below! Here is a breakdown of the typical fees that make up the majority of J-1 program fees, however please always ask your agent for a full breakdown of the Program Fees: J-1 Sponsorship Fees: We call our US Internship/Trainee-ship programs J1 Programs as that

WELCOME TO THE T4H #J1JARGON TRANSLATOR I have started this #J1jargon blog to help students in our J-1 program when they face miscommunication. It is here to help you understand all of the terminology J-1 recruiters, visa sponsors and the U.S. embassy use, when you are applying for your J-1 adventure! We have all been educated in the English language through different sources, whether this is through formal classroom training, the music you listen to, the newspapers or books