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Cancer Registrar positions in the U.S. typically attract J-1 exchange visitors under the Trainee or Research Scholar category, depending on your career stage. Securing J-1 sponsorship requires a U.S. Department of State-designated sponsor organization to issue your DS-2019 before your host employer can bring you on board.
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Get Access To All JobsThe American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) is the nation's leading cancer advocacy organization. Together with our charitable partner, the American Cancer Society, we work in Congress, state legislatures and local jurisdictions to support evidence-based policy and legislative solutions designed to eliminate cancer as a major health problem.
This is a hybrid internship in Washington DC. Full time students from all US geographies will be considered. Our 2026 Summer internship program is an 8-week Paid Internship that runs from June 1st – July 24th, at 37.5 hours weekly. The program will join interns across the country who are supporting different department focuses on American Cancer Society and ACS's Cancer Action Network. 85% of the time will be in working within the given department, with the Intern's manager, their mentor, and the team. The other 15% will be with a cohort of other interns around American Cancer Society and ACS CAN.
The Cancer Votes Intern will assist the ACS CAN Grassroots Campaigns Team in planning and executing ACS CAN’s voter education program known as Cancer Votes.
Responsibilities:
- Conduct federal candidate research and power analysis.
- Assist in planning and execution of Cancer Votes activities and events, including voter registration.
- Support nationwide Cancer Votes volunteers by responding to questions and needs.
- Manage logistics and data reports – Cancer Votes kit orders, report back forms, media tracking, etc.
- Create resources and templates as needed.
- Other duties as assigned.
Position Requirements:
- Must be available for entirety of 8-week program: June 1st – July 24th, 2026, at 37.5 hours per week.
- Full-time student, if you are an undergraduate student, you have completed your freshman year of college.
- Have a minimum of a B average (cumulative 3.0 on 4.0 scale).
- Plan to continue your education in the following term/semester.
- Upload a resume upon application submission.
- Note: an internship assignment may coincide with your last term/trimester as a full-time student, but the internship must be disengaged upon graduation.
The hourly rate is $17.50/hour. The final candidate's relevant experience/skills will be considered before an offer is extended. Actual starting pay will vary based on non-discriminatory factors including, but not limited to, geographic location, experience, skills, specialty, and education.
ACS CAN provides staff a generous paid time off policy; medical, dental, retirement benefits, wellness programs, and professional development programs to enhance staff skills. Further details on our benefits can be found on our careers site at: jobs.cancer.org/benefits. We are a proud equal opportunity employer.
The American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) is the nation's leading cancer advocacy organization. Together with our charitable partner, the American Cancer Society, we work in Congress, state legislatures and local jurisdictions to support evidence-based policy and legislative solutions designed to eliminate cancer as a major health problem.
This is a hybrid internship in Washington DC. Full time students from all US geographies will be considered. Our 2026 Summer internship program is an 8-week Paid Internship that runs from June 1st – July 24th, at 37.5 hours weekly. The program will join interns across the country who are supporting different department focuses on American Cancer Society and ACS's Cancer Action Network. 85% of the time will be in working within the given department, with the Intern's manager, their mentor, and the team. The other 15% will be with a cohort of other interns around American Cancer Society and ACS CAN.
The Cancer Votes Intern will assist the ACS CAN Grassroots Campaigns Team in planning and executing ACS CAN’s voter education program known as Cancer Votes.
Responsibilities:
- Conduct federal candidate research and power analysis.
- Assist in planning and execution of Cancer Votes activities and events, including voter registration.
- Support nationwide Cancer Votes volunteers by responding to questions and needs.
- Manage logistics and data reports – Cancer Votes kit orders, report back forms, media tracking, etc.
- Create resources and templates as needed.
- Other duties as assigned.
Position Requirements:
- Must be available for entirety of 8-week program: June 1st – July 24th, 2026, at 37.5 hours per week.
- Full-time student, if you are an undergraduate student, you have completed your freshman year of college.
- Have a minimum of a B average (cumulative 3.0 on 4.0 scale).
- Plan to continue your education in the following term/semester.
- Upload a resume upon application submission.
- Note: an internship assignment may coincide with your last term/trimester as a full-time student, but the internship must be disengaged upon graduation.
The hourly rate is $17.50/hour. The final candidate's relevant experience/skills will be considered before an offer is extended. Actual starting pay will vary based on non-discriminatory factors including, but not limited to, geographic location, experience, skills, specialty, and education.
ACS CAN provides staff a generous paid time off policy; medical, dental, retirement benefits, wellness programs, and professional development programs to enhance staff skills. Further details on our benefits can be found on our careers site at: jobs.cancer.org/benefits. We are a proud equal opportunity employer.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding J-1 Visa Sponsorship in Cancer Registrar
Align your credentials with CTR standards
Certified Tumor Registrar (CTR) eligibility from the National Cancer Registrars Association signals baseline competency to U.S. host employers. Document your cancer data coding experience using NAACCR and SEER standards, as these are the formats American registries run on.
Target hospital systems with active research programs
Academic medical centers and NCI-designated cancer centers are the host employers most likely to have existing relationships with J-1 designated sponsors. These institutions regularly host exchange visitors in health informatics and cancer surveillance roles, making sponsor coordination far less unfamiliar to their HR teams.
Search Migrate Mate to find J-1-aligned roles
Use Migrate Mate to filter Cancer Registrar and health informatics positions at employers with a demonstrated history of supporting exchange visitors. This narrows your search to host organizations where J-1 program logistics are already understood internally.
Clarify your J-1 category before outreach
If you've been working as a registrar for fewer than five years post-graduation, you'll likely qualify under the Trainee category. Beyond that threshold, the Research Scholar or Specialist category may apply. Getting this wrong early delays DS-2019 issuance and can stall your entire timeline.
Confirm the host employer will sign a training plan
Your designated sponsor requires a signed Training Plan (Form DS-7002) from the host organization before issuing a DS-2019. Many smaller hospitals don't realize this is their administrative responsibility, so raise it explicitly during the offer stage before assuming the paperwork will happen automatically.
Check for the two-year home residency requirement early
Some Cancer Registrar exchange visitors, particularly those funded by government grants or coming from countries on the Exchange Visitor Skills List, are subject to the two-year home residency requirement under INA Section 212(e). Confirm your status before accepting an offer if you plan to stay in the U.S. long-term.
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Find Cancer Registrar JobsCancer Registrar J-1 Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Which J-1 program category applies to Cancer Registrar roles?
Most Cancer Registrar exchange visitors enter under the Trainee category if they have fewer than five years of post-degree professional experience. Professionals with more extensive backgrounds, or those engaged in cancer surveillance research, may qualify under the Research Scholar or Specialist category. Your designated sponsor organization determines the appropriate category and issues the DS-2019 accordingly.
Who actually sponsors my J-1 visa if a hospital wants to hire me?
The hospital is your host employer, not your visa sponsor. J-1 sponsorship comes from a U.S. Department of State-designated organization such as CIEE, Cultural Vistas, or IIE. That organization reviews your qualifications, works with the host employer to complete required documentation, and issues the DS-2019 certificate that makes your visa application possible.
How do I find Cancer Registrar positions where employers are already familiar with J-1 hosting?
Migrate Mate lets you search Cancer Registrar and health informatics roles at employers with a history of supporting exchange visitors. Targeting these organizations saves significant time because their HR and legal teams already understand the host responsibilities, training plan requirements, and coordination steps that J-1 placement involves.
Does holding a Certified Tumor Registrar credential help with J-1 placement?
CTR certification from the National Cancer Registrars Association strengthens your profile with U.S. host employers because it demonstrates familiarity with NAACCR coding standards and SEER data systems used across American cancer registries. It does not directly affect J-1 eligibility, which is determined by your designated sponsor, but it significantly improves your chances of a host employer agreeing to the placement.
Can the two-year home residency requirement affect my Cancer Registrar J-1 visa?
Yes, if your exchange program is funded by your home government, by the U.S. government, or if your home country appears on the DOS Exchange Visitor Skills List in a category that includes health information or medical sciences, you may be subject to the two-year home residency requirement under INA Section 212(e). This means you'd need to return home for two years, or obtain a waiver, before changing to an H-1B or applying for a green card.
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