Paid internship in the US with a J1 visa

What is a paid internship in the US?

The paid internship program in the US allows university students, postgraduates, and people who have worked in Vietnam to enter the US with a J1 visa under the award program. Exchange visitors. The maximum duration for this program is from 18 months to 3 years depending on the program (especially for hotel and restaurant majors, the duration is 12 months)

Information about the program

• Program name in English: US Department of State J1 Exchange Visitor Program. Born in 1961
• Duration: 12 months / 18 months (maximum 3 years in case of teacher internship).
• Visa type: J1
• Type: Full-time paid internship (at least 38 – 40 hours/week)
• Internship field: Correct the university/college major that the candidate is studying. If you have another major, you must have at least 60 months (5 years) of experience in the field you want to practice

Program characteristics

• Internship duration: 12 months, 18 months
• Duration of stay: Internship period + 30 days of travel (after the program ends)
• Working hours: About 40 hours/week (depending on each company)
• Salary: The selected position will receive 100% salary, the salary is determined by the employer during the interview process and depends on negotiation with the candidate
• Job description: Specialization-related jobs (as required by management)

*Note: This is a paid internship program, not an official job.

What fields does the J1 visa internship program recruit?

What majors are there in the J1 visa paid internship program in the US?

And many other specialties. Please contact SHI to find out if your major can do a paid internship in the US

Purpose of J1 visa internship program

The internship program allows foreign nationals eligible for short-term residency in the United States to participate in internships and training programs in the United States. The legal visa is the J1 visa type. Program participants receive a legal paid internship in a company in the US.

The program provides the opportunity to learn about the culture and working environment in America. Participants will choose the content of the internship program that is appropriate to their major (for new graduates) or not to their major if they have experience (at least 5 years) accumulated in Vietnam.

Benefits of participating in the program

• Expand knowledge and improve expertise in the field
• Accumulate a lot of experience in an international working environment
• Receive salary support worthy of ability
• Improve English proficiency in a native environment
• An outstanding resume helps create a good foundation for a future career
• Have the opportunity to work (up to 6 years) and settle in the US if you do an excellent internship
• Experience new, exciting American culture
• Dedicated support for housing and security issues from the Sponsoring Organization in the US
• Expand relationships with international friends
• Create a global network of connections with people from different countries.
• Easy to apply for a visa to study and travel to other countries

Program characteristics

• Internship duration: 12 months, 18 months
• Duration of stay: Internship period + 30 days of travel (after the program ends)
• Working time: About 40 hours/week (depending on each company)
• Salary: The selected position will receive 100% salary, the salary is decided by the employer during the interview process and depends on negotiation with the candidate.
• Job description: Jobs related to major (as required by management)

*Note: This is a paid internship program, not a full-time job (not a labor program)

Conditions for participating in the J1 visa internship program

• Male / female aged 20 to under 35 years old
• Students currently studying or have graduated (with a regular university or college degree)
• Specialties: Restaurants, hotels, tourism, agriculture, Economics, Finance, Information Technology, Architecture, Engineering, Construction, Communications,…
• Confident, active, independent, capable of living away from family
• Good communication in English (no English certificate required)

Initial preparation documents

• English CV according to sample
• College / university degree (for graduates)
• Student certificate (for undergraduate students)
• Confirmation of work (for employees)
• Portrait photo
• Self-introduction video less than 2 minutes long

Program fees

The duration of 12 months or 18 months or 36 months depends on the participant’s choice of internship major.

Total cost does not include one-way airfare to the US, living expenses or US Embassy interview costs, and fees to the Department of Homeland Security United States

Specific program fees include:

1. Fee for sponsoring students to practice in the US
2. Service costs for arranging application positions and internship units in the US.
3. Security fees in the US.
4. Fee for preparing necessary documents for J-1 VISA.
5. Fees for translation and notarization of documents
6. US visa service fees for candidates in Vietnam and in the US
7. Postal fees for sending documents and documents from Vietnam to the US to the recruitment unit. And the cost of sending documents from the US to Vietnam.
8. Management fee, arranging interviews for candidates with visa sponsors and employers.
9. Costs for specialized English proficiency testing and training.
10. Consulting and support costs throughout the training and internship process in the US.
11. US Department of State DS-2019 Fees
12. Internship company visit fee (paid to the US side)
13. Prepare DS-7002 training plan
14. Health insurance in the US: 1.6 USD/day (multiplied by internship time)

SHI’s Commitment

• Committed to the most reasonable cost. No hidden fees.
• Ensures you the most suitable internship position with your abilities and desires
• Committed to internship opportunities at prestigious corporations and companies in the US
• Step-by-step instructions as you prepare the necessary documents
• Arrange and prepare for interviews with employers
• Instructions on how to interview effectively with employers
• Support for J1 visa application procedures
• Instructions on how to answer visa interview questions on a case-by-case basis
• Supports completely free airport pick-up service (with certain companies)
• Support in finding and arranging housing that is convenient for travel and ensures security in the area (rent paid by the intern)
• Ensure security and safety during the internship in the US
• Consult and answer all questions during the internship process in the US
• Support information on tax refund procedures after 24 months from the end of the program
• Dedicated support from start to finish.
• Clear and transparent refund policy