E L I G I B I L I T Y
Find Out If You Are Eligible
For An Internship In The US
Criteria For J-1 Visa |
Applicants must be full time students or have graduated recently (you must commence internship no later than 12 months after graduation).
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Additional Criteria
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It is possible to apply for an internship also when you graduated more than 12 months ago. A few extra requirements apply and it is referred to as traineeship instead of internship, but it is the same type of visa.
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Restrictions That Applies To
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You will only be given a J-1 visa if your internship require a special skill. This means that certain theoretical knowledge is needed to perform your duties in a successful way. An internship involving unskilled tasks such as being a bartender, receptionist, clerk or cashier will most likely not be approved.
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Type Of Work That Will NOT
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