J-1 Visa AI ML Engineer Jobs

AI ML Engineer roles in the United States are available to exchange visitors through J-1 Trainee or Research Scholar sponsorship, depending on your career stage. Designated sponsors issue your DS-2019 and oversee your training plan, while the U.S. employer serves as your host organization. No lottery, no annual cap.

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Overview

Open Jobs196+
Top Visa TypeJ-1
Work Type74% On-site
Median Salary$48K
Top LocationSan Jose, CA
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Intern, AI/ML Software Engineer
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Intern, AI/ML Software Engineer
pSemi
San Diego, California
Software Engineering
Data Science & Analytics
AI (Artificial Intelligence)
ML (Machine Learning)
Data Science
Backend Engineering
$32/hr - $58/hr
On-Site
Bachelor's
501-1,000

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Rocket Lawyer
AI/ML Software Engineer
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AI/ML Software Engineer
Rocket Lawyer
Utah
Software Engineering
Data Science & Analytics
AI (Artificial Intelligence)
ML (Machine Learning)
Data Science
Backend Engineering
$190,000/yr
On-Site
5+ yrs exp.
Bachelor's

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General Motors
AI/ML Software Engineer Intern
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AI/ML Software Engineer Intern
General Motors
Sunnyvale, California
Software Engineering
AI (Artificial Intelligence)
ML (Machine Learning)
Backend Engineering
$12,300/mo
Hybrid
Doctorate

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Advantest
AI/ML App Development Engineer Intern
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AI/ML App Development Engineer Intern
Advantest
South Plainfield, New Jersey
Software Engineering
Data Science & Analytics
AI (Artificial Intelligence)
ML (Machine Learning)
Data Science
On-Site
Bachelor's
1,001-5,000

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Adobe
AI/ML Intern - Machine Learning Engineer
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AI/ML Intern - Machine Learning Engineer
Adobe
San Jose, California
Data Science & Analytics
Software Engineering
Data Science
AI (Artificial Intelligence)
ML (Machine Learning)
Revenue Operations & Enablement
$45/hr - $55/hr
Hybrid
Bachelor's
10,000+

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Tips for Finding J-1 Visa Sponsorship as an AI ML Engineer

Align your training plan to ML subspecialties

Designated sponsors require a detailed training plan before issuing your DS-2019. Map your objectives to specific technical areas, such as computer vision, NLP, or reinforcement learning, so the plan reflects genuine skill development rather than standard employment.

Distinguish Trainee from Research Scholar before applying

Trainee status suits industry roles at companies building ML products, while Research Scholar status fits university labs or R&D institutes. Applying through the wrong category can stall your DS-2019 issuance, so confirm which fits your host organization before any outreach.

Search for J-1-friendly AI ML roles on Migrate Mate

Most job boards don't filter by J-1 compatibility. Migrate Mate lets you search AI ML Engineer positions by employers who have hosted J-1 exchange visitors, saving you the back-and-forth of asking recruiters whether a host arrangement is possible.

Verify wage compliance using OFLC Wage Search

Your host employer must pay the prevailing wage for your role and location. Run the OFLC Wage Search before your offer conversation so you can confirm the salary is compliant, which protects you if your designated sponsor audits the host's records.

Flag the two-year home residency requirement early

Some AI ML Engineer roles at government-affiliated research institutions trigger the two-year home residency requirement under INA Section 212(e). Ask your designated sponsor whether your specific host and funding source create this obligation before signing any offer letter.

Use O*NET to anchor your specialty occupation evidence

If your designated sponsor requests documentation that your role qualifies as a trainee or specialist placement, the O*NET occupation profile for AI ML Engineers lists the typical education and task requirements that support your case without relying on employer-specific claims.

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AI ML Engineer J-1 Visa: Frequently Asked Questions

Which J-1 program category fits an AI ML Engineer role?

It depends on your career stage and host organization. If you're a current student or recent graduate entering an industry role at a tech company, the Trainee category applies. If you're joining a university lab, national research institute, or federally funded R&D center to conduct original research, Research Scholar is the correct category. Mismatching the category delays your DS-2019 and can put your exchange program at risk.

Who actually sponsors my J-1 visa as an AI ML Engineer?

Your J-1 sponsor is a U.S. Department of State-designated organization, not your employer. Organizations such as IIE, CIEE, Cultural Vistas, or a university's international programs office issue your DS-2019 and oversee your training plan. The company or lab where you work is your host organization. Your employer does not file any visa petition on your behalf the way they would for an H-1B.

How do I find U.S. employers open to hosting a J-1 AI ML Engineer?

Most recruiters default to H-1B or OPT when they hear visa sponsorship, so you need to surface employers who already understand the J-1 host arrangement. Migrate Mate lets you filter AI ML Engineer roles by employers familiar with J-1 exchange visitors, which removes the manual step of cold-asking each recruiter whether a host arrangement is feasible.

Does the two-year home residency requirement affect AI ML Engineers?

It can. If your J-1 program is funded by your home government, a U.S. government agency, or if your skill is listed on the Exchange Visitor Skills List for your home country, you may be subject to the two-year foreign residence requirement under INA Section 212(e). AI ML skills are increasingly included on those lists. Confirm with your designated sponsor before accepting any offer, since this requirement affects your ability to change to H-1B or get a green card without a waiver.

What does the training plan for a J-1 AI ML Engineer need to include?

Your designated sponsor requires a formal training plan, typically documented on a DS-7002 form, before issuing the DS-2019. For an AI ML Engineer role, the plan should specify technical objectives tied to identifiable ML tasks, the supervision structure, measurable milestones, and the tools or frameworks you'll use. Vague plans citing general software development get rejected. Your host employer and the sponsor co-sign the plan, so align both parties on the specifics before submission.

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