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Business Analyst roles in the United States are accessible to exchange visitors through J-1 visa sponsorship, typically under the Trainee or Intern program category. A State Department-designated sponsor organization issues your DS-2019 and approves your training plan, while the U.S. company serves as your host employer.
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Get Access To All JobsLocation: Chicago, Illinois
Business Unit: Rush Medical Center
Hospital: Rush University Medical Center
Department: Digital & Information Services
Work Type: Part Time (Total FTE between 0.5 and 0.89)
Shift: Shift 1
Work Schedule: 8 Hr (8:00:00 AM - 5:00:00 PM)
Pay Range: $20.00 - $25.00 per hour
Rush salaries are determined by many factors including, but not limited to, education, job-related experience and skills, as well as internal equity and industry specific market data. The pay range for each role reflects Rush’s anticipated wage or salary reasonably expected to be offered for the position. Offers may vary depending on the circumstances of each case.
Summary
Under the direction of the hiring manager or his/her designee and in collaboration with other members of the enterprise systems team, the Intern will work within the Digital and Information Services department, contributing to real-world information systems projects across Finance, Supply Chain, Human Resource, Research, and Corporate Services business domains. The intern will work alongside experienced engineers and analysts to design, develop, and maintain software solutions that power our enterprise systems. Upon successful completion of the internship program, intern may be eligible for a full-time opportunity within D&IS. Intern will exemplify the Rush mission, vision and values and act in accordance with Rush policies and procedures.
Required Job Qualifications:
- Current junior or senior enrolled at an accredited college or university pursuing a bachelor’s degree in IT, IS, CS, or Software Engineering, or recent graduates within 6 months
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, Excel and PowerPoint
- Relevant experience includes internships, co-op assignments and leadership roles preferably
- Experience with using a variety of IT technologies, preferably
- Demonstrate leadership potential, networking skills
- Strong written & verbal communication skills
- Strong organizational and problem-solving skills
- Strong interpersonal skills and analytical ability
- Strong independent judgment and leadership skills
- Ability to collaborate well with others
Responsibilities:
- Liaising between the IT department and the business units.
- Evaluates and documents business workflows, anticipating requirements and understanding important strategic business needs.
- Actively participate in meetings and develop presentations to share ideas and findings.
- Analyzes the design of technical systems, software expectations, and business models, working with vendors, IT teams and business stakeholders.
- Support business requirements and KPIs by making recommendations and suggesting alternatives to proposed solutions.
- Creates and maintains reports to represent vendors, costs, and processes.
Rush is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.
Location: Chicago, Illinois
Business Unit: Rush Medical Center
Hospital: Rush University Medical Center
Department: Digital & Information Services
Work Type: Part Time (Total FTE between 0.5 and 0.89)
Shift: Shift 1
Work Schedule: 8 Hr (8:00:00 AM - 5:00:00 PM)
Pay Range: $20.00 - $25.00 per hour
Rush salaries are determined by many factors including, but not limited to, education, job-related experience and skills, as well as internal equity and industry specific market data. The pay range for each role reflects Rush’s anticipated wage or salary reasonably expected to be offered for the position. Offers may vary depending on the circumstances of each case.
Summary
Under the direction of the hiring manager or his/her designee and in collaboration with other members of the enterprise systems team, the Intern will work within the Digital and Information Services department, contributing to real-world information systems projects across Finance, Supply Chain, Human Resource, Research, and Corporate Services business domains. The intern will work alongside experienced engineers and analysts to design, develop, and maintain software solutions that power our enterprise systems. Upon successful completion of the internship program, intern may be eligible for a full-time opportunity within D&IS. Intern will exemplify the Rush mission, vision and values and act in accordance with Rush policies and procedures.
Required Job Qualifications:
- Current junior or senior enrolled at an accredited college or university pursuing a bachelor’s degree in IT, IS, CS, or Software Engineering, or recent graduates within 6 months
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, Excel and PowerPoint
- Relevant experience includes internships, co-op assignments and leadership roles preferably
- Experience with using a variety of IT technologies, preferably
- Demonstrate leadership potential, networking skills
- Strong written & verbal communication skills
- Strong organizational and problem-solving skills
- Strong interpersonal skills and analytical ability
- Strong independent judgment and leadership skills
- Ability to collaborate well with others
Responsibilities:
- Liaising between the IT department and the business units.
- Evaluates and documents business workflows, anticipating requirements and understanding important strategic business needs.
- Actively participate in meetings and develop presentations to share ideas and findings.
- Analyzes the design of technical systems, software expectations, and business models, working with vendors, IT teams and business stakeholders.
- Support business requirements and KPIs by making recommendations and suggesting alternatives to proposed solutions.
- Creates and maintains reports to represent vendors, costs, and processes.
Rush is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding J-1 Visa Sponsorship as a Business Analyst
Align your degree to BA specialty occupation
Your training plan must connect your academic background to business analysis tasks. A degree in information systems, finance, or management strengthens your case. Gaps between your field of study and the role's core functions are the most common reason sponsors reject training plan applications.
Verify host employer eligibility before applying
Not every company can host a J-1 visa Trainee. The host employer must agree to a formal training plan, designate a supervisor, and carry adequate insurance. Confirm these commitments in writing during the offer stage, not after you've accepted.
Search roles on Migrate Mate before approaching sponsors
Identify U.S. companies already familiar with exchange visitor hosting before you contact a designated sponsor. Migrate Mate surfaces Business Analyst roles at employers experienced with J-1 program requirements, so your host employer conversation starts from a stronger position.
Build a training plan around measurable BA milestones
Sponsors require a structured training plan using form DS-7002. Map your learning objectives to concrete deliverables like requirements documentation, stakeholder workshops, or data modeling projects. Vague objectives like 'gain business experience' are frequently flagged for revision.
Check whether your role category triggers the two-year rule
Business Analyst Trainees funded by their home government or working in fields on the exchange visitor skills list may face a two-year home residency requirement after their program ends. Confirm your eligibility for a waiver before accepting an offer that assumes U.S. continuation.
Confirm wage compliance using OFLC Wage Search
Your host employer must pay you the prevailing wage for Business Analyst roles in your work location. Use the OFLC Wage Search to find the applicable wage level before your training plan is finalized, and flag any discrepancy to your designated sponsor immediately.
Business Analyst J-1 Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Which J-1 program category applies to Business Analyst roles?
The answer depends on where you are in your career. Current students completing a degree-related placement qualify under the Intern category, which requires enrollment or graduation within 12 months. Early-career professionals with a degree and at least one year of relevant experience qualify under the Trainee category, which allows programs up to 18 months and is the more common path for practicing Business Analysts.
Who actually sponsors my J-1 visa if my employer is the host?
Your J-1 visa is sponsored by a U.S. Department of State-designated sponsor organization, not your employer. The designated sponsor issues your DS-2019, approves your training plan, and monitors your program compliance. Organizations like Cultural Vistas, CIEE, and AIPT play this role. Your host company is where you work, but it is not your visa sponsor in the legal sense.
How do I find U.S. companies that have hosted J-1 Business Analysts before?
Migrate Mate lets you filter for Business Analyst roles at U.S. employers that are familiar with exchange visitor hosting requirements. Targeting companies with prior J-1 hosting experience shortens the negotiation process because their HR teams already understand training plan obligations, supervisor requirements, and the DS-7002 form.
Can I switch host employers mid-program if a better offer comes in?
Changing host employers during an active J-1 program requires your designated sponsor's approval and a revised training plan. The new host must meet the same eligibility requirements as the original, and the switch cannot extend your authorized program end date. Starting a new program with a different sponsor entirely is generally treated as a separate application with its own timeline.
What happens to my J-1 status if my host employer's project ends early?
If your host employer terminates your training program before the DS-2019 end date, your designated sponsor must be notified immediately. You have a 30-day grace period after your program ends before you must depart the United States or transition to another immigration status. Failing to notify your sponsor puts your record in the Student and Exchange Visitor Information System at risk of a status violation.