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AI Intern roles increasingly appear on H-1B visa petitions under SOC codes like 15-2051 (Data Scientists) and 15-1299 (Computer Occupations). Most sponsors file cap-subject petitions, so timing your offer around the April lottery window is critical. Internships tied to CPT or OPT can bridge you to a full-time H-1B sponsorship pathway.
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Title: AI Intern
Location: Exton, PA
Reports to: Sr. AI Specialist
Full-time/Temporary position - 40 hrs./week with an initial duration of 2–3 months, and potential extension up to 6 months.
Frontage Laboratories Inc. is an award winning, publicly listed (HKSE), full-service CRO/Contract Research Organization operating over 25 state-of-the-art laboratories across the US, Canada and China, and growing over 30% YOY. Our core competencies include drug metabolism, pharmacokinetics/pharmacodynamics (PK/PD), safety and toxicology, bioanalytical services, chemistry and manufacturing controls for drug development, and core laboratory services for clinical trials.
General Description
AI Intern/Application Specialist
- Research the AI industry to identify trends and directions.
- Learn how the life science industry is using AI technology to accelerate drug development.
- Evaluate various general and specialized AI models to propose the best AI models for life science industry, CRO business and use cases.
- Research the regulatory requirements and directions on AI application development, especially in life science industry.
- Work with AI specialist to collect and document use cases.
- Track AI project milestones, progress and facilitate user communication.
- Facilitate general AI tools training, demonstrations and gathering user feedback such as Copilot, ChatGPT, Gemini, DeepSeek.
- Use AI coding tools to assist in developing AI solutions as directed by supervisor.
Additional Duties
Other tasks as assigned.
Work Experience Requirements
Understanding of general AI technology, AI models, machine learning, general AI tools experience such as Copilot, ChatGPT, Gemini, DeepSeek.
Education, Experience & Skills Required
Bachelor’s degree in computer science - Ongoing
Frontage Laboratories Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with disability.
AI Intern
Title: AI Intern
Location: Exton, PA
Reports to: Sr. AI Specialist
Full-time/Temporary position - 40 hrs./week with an initial duration of 2–3 months, and potential extension up to 6 months.
Frontage Laboratories Inc. is an award winning, publicly listed (HKSE), full-service CRO/Contract Research Organization operating over 25 state-of-the-art laboratories across the US, Canada and China, and growing over 30% YOY. Our core competencies include drug metabolism, pharmacokinetics/pharmacodynamics (PK/PD), safety and toxicology, bioanalytical services, chemistry and manufacturing controls for drug development, and core laboratory services for clinical trials.
General Description
AI Intern/Application Specialist
- Research the AI industry to identify trends and directions.
- Learn how the life science industry is using AI technology to accelerate drug development.
- Evaluate various general and specialized AI models to propose the best AI models for life science industry, CRO business and use cases.
- Research the regulatory requirements and directions on AI application development, especially in life science industry.
- Work with AI specialist to collect and document use cases.
- Track AI project milestones, progress and facilitate user communication.
- Facilitate general AI tools training, demonstrations and gathering user feedback such as Copilot, ChatGPT, Gemini, DeepSeek.
- Use AI coding tools to assist in developing AI solutions as directed by supervisor.
Additional Duties
Other tasks as assigned.
Work Experience Requirements
Understanding of general AI technology, AI models, machine learning, general AI tools experience such as Copilot, ChatGPT, Gemini, DeepSeek.
Education, Experience & Skills Required
Bachelor’s degree in computer science - Ongoing
Frontage Laboratories Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with disability.
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Match your degree to the SOC code
USCIS requires a direct relationship between your degree field and the AI Intern role. A computer science or data science degree maps cleanly, but a business or economics degree may trigger an RFE unless the job description specifies technical coursework requirements.
Target employers with E-Verify enrollment
If you're on STEM OPT bridging to H-1B, your employer must be enrolled in E-Verify. Confirm enrollment before accepting an offer, not after signing, since switching employers mid-OPT restarts the verification clock.
Search LCA-verified AI sponsors on Migrate Mate
Pull up AI and machine learning roles on Migrate Mate to see which employers have filed Labor Condition Applications for this occupation. That DOL filing history tells you which companies have actually moved through the H-1B process, not just listed sponsorship as possible.
Check prevailing wage before negotiating your offer
Your employer's LCA must certify your wage at or above the DOL prevailing wage for the role's SOC code and location. Run the OFLC Wage Search before salary negotiations so you know the floor and can flag any offer that would create a filing problem.
Clarify cap-exempt status for university-affiliated roles
AI internships hosted at nonprofits affiliated with universities or at government research institutions may qualify as cap-exempt, bypassing the annual lottery. Ask directly whether the petitioning employer qualifies under INA 214(g)(5)(A) before assuming you'll need to wait for an April registration window.
Get the I-129 petition timeline in writing before you start
For intern-to-full-time conversions, confirm your employer plans to file the I-129 by April 1 for an October 1 start. A delayed filing can leave a gap between your OPT expiration and H-1B activation, even if USCIS approves the petition.
H-1B Visa AI Intern: Frequently Asked Questions
Can an internship qualify for H-1B sponsorship?
Yes, if the internship meets the specialty occupation standard, meaning the role normally requires at least a bachelor's degree in a directly related field. AI internships involving model development, data engineering, or research often qualify under computer occupations SOC codes. The employer must be willing to file an LCA with DOL and an I-129 petition with USCIS, which many larger tech and research employers do for competitive intern talent.
How do I find AI Intern employers who actually sponsor H-1B visas?
Search AI Intern roles on Migrate Mate, which surfaces employers based on verified DOL Labor Condition Application filing history. LCA filings are the clearest signal that a company has completed the H-1B sponsorship process, not just listed it as a possibility. Filtering by LCA history removes employers who say they sponsor but have no documented filings for this occupation.
Does working as an AI Intern on OPT count toward H-1B specialty occupation experience?
Yes, OPT work in an AI or data science role is treated as qualifying U.S. work experience when USCIS evaluates your H-1B petition. It strengthens the specialty occupation argument, particularly if the OPT employer is the same as the H-1B petitioner. Document your OPT role with an offer letter, pay stubs, and a detailed job description matching the technical requirements in your degree field.
What happens if I'm on STEM OPT and my AI Intern role ends before H-1B selection?
You can continue working for a different E-Verify-enrolled employer in a role related to your STEM degree without restarting your 24-month STEM OPT extension, as long as you update your SEVIS record through your DSO within five days of the job change. If no qualifying role is available, you enter a 60-day unemployment grace period. Staying within that window while pursuing new AI roles is manageable, but you'll need a new employer to file your H-1B petition in the next April registration cycle.
Do AI Intern H-1B petitions face higher RFE rates than full-time roles?
Internships can draw additional USCIS scrutiny because officers sometimes question whether a temporary role genuinely requires a degree-level specialist. The strongest defense is a detailed job description tying specific AI tasks, such as training production models or building data pipelines, to coursework in computer science or statistics. An employer with a documented track record of H-1B approvals for similar intern roles also reduces RFE risk significantly.