J-1 Visa Compliance Jobs
Compliance roles in audit, regulatory affairs, risk management, and financial oversight qualify for J-1 visa sponsorship under the Trainee or Intern program categories, depending on your career stage. Designated sponsor organizations issue the DS-2019 and oversee your training plan while your U.S. host employer supervises the actual work.
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Continental is a leading tire manufacturer and industry specialist. Founded in 1871, the company generated sales of €19.7 billion in 2025 and currently employs around 78,000 people in 54 countries and markets.
Tire solutions from the Tires group sector make mobility safer, smarter, and more sustainable. Its premium portfolio encompasses car, truck, bus, two-wheel, and specialty tires as well as smart solutions and services for fleets and tire retailers. Continental has been delivering top performance for more than 150 years and is one of the world’s largest tire manufacturers. In fiscal 2025, the Tires group sector generated sales of 13.8 billion euros. Continental's tire division employs more than 56,000 people worldwide and has 19 production and 16 development sites.
Job Description
HOW YOU WILL MAKE AN IMPACT
The Customs Compliance Intern will participate in various activities to gain exposure to U.S. Customs and other government agencies regulatory requirements for imported goods into the U.S. The intern will support the Customs team, working on various tasks, projects, and data analytics related to the daily importation of goods.
Opportunities to learn and support, include:
- U.S. and Canadian Import/Export Control Regulations
- Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTS) code
- Country of Origin (COO) determinations, including Free Trade Agreements (e.g. USMCA)
- Corporate transformation/automation projects
- Cross function collaboration
- Data analytics
Qualifications
WHAT YOU BRING TO THE ROLE
- Student currently enrolled in a U.S. accredited degree program for at least another 12 months and willing to dedicate 12 months toward internship
- Working toward a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Business, International Business, International Relations, Economics, Accounting, Supply Chain, or similar
- Available to work a minimum of 20 hours per week during normal business hours (Mon-Fri)
- Willing to commute to Fort Mill campus 3 days per week (Mon-Fri)
- Must have and maintain a minimum GPA of a 2.8 or higher
- Minimum sophomore standing or higher
- Proficient in Microsoft Office, Excel, Word, PowerPoint etc.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Strong organizational skills
- Good understanding of business processes and logical workflow steps
Additional Information
THE PERKS
- Competitive Intern Pay
- Hands on experience with the team
- Project Experience
- Intern Socials/Mixers
- Mentorship Opportunities
- Company Lunch and Learns
- Networking
- And more benefits that come with working for a global industry leader!
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
EEO-Statement:
EEO / Disabled / Protected Veteran Employer. Continental offers equal employment opportunities to all qualified individuals, without regard to unlawful consideration to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law. In addition, as a federal contractor, Continental complies with government regulations, including affirmative action responsibilities for qualified individuals with a disability and protected veterans, where they apply. To be considered, you must apply for a specific position for which Continental has a current posted job opening. Qualifying applications will be considered only for the specific opening(s) to which you apply. If you would like to be considered for additional or future job openings, we encourage you to reapply for other opportunities as they become available. Further, Continental provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with a disability. If you need assistance in the application process, please reply to Careers@conti-na.com or contact US Recruiting at 800-821-2727. This telephone line and email address are reserved solely for job seekers with disabilities requesting accessibility assistance or an accommodation in the job application process. Please do not call about the status of your job application, if you do not require accessibility assistance or an accommodation. Messages left for other purposes, such as following up on an application or non-disability related technical issues, will not receive a call back.
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Company Description
Continental is a leading tire manufacturer and industry specialist. Founded in 1871, the company generated sales of €19.7 billion in 2025 and currently employs around 78,000 people in 54 countries and markets.
Tire solutions from the Tires group sector make mobility safer, smarter, and more sustainable. Its premium portfolio encompasses car, truck, bus, two-wheel, and specialty tires as well as smart solutions and services for fleets and tire retailers. Continental has been delivering top performance for more than 150 years and is one of the world’s largest tire manufacturers. In fiscal 2025, the Tires group sector generated sales of 13.8 billion euros. Continental's tire division employs more than 56,000 people worldwide and has 19 production and 16 development sites.
Job Description
HOW YOU WILL MAKE AN IMPACT
The Customs Compliance Intern will participate in various activities to gain exposure to U.S. Customs and other government agencies regulatory requirements for imported goods into the U.S. The intern will support the Customs team, working on various tasks, projects, and data analytics related to the daily importation of goods.
Opportunities to learn and support, include:
- U.S. and Canadian Import/Export Control Regulations
- Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTS) code
- Country of Origin (COO) determinations, including Free Trade Agreements (e.g. USMCA)
- Corporate transformation/automation projects
- Cross function collaboration
- Data analytics
Qualifications
WHAT YOU BRING TO THE ROLE
- Student currently enrolled in a U.S. accredited degree program for at least another 12 months and willing to dedicate 12 months toward internship
- Working toward a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Business, International Business, International Relations, Economics, Accounting, Supply Chain, or similar
- Available to work a minimum of 20 hours per week during normal business hours (Mon-Fri)
- Willing to commute to Fort Mill campus 3 days per week (Mon-Fri)
- Must have and maintain a minimum GPA of a 2.8 or higher
- Minimum sophomore standing or higher
- Proficient in Microsoft Office, Excel, Word, PowerPoint etc.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Strong organizational skills
- Good understanding of business processes and logical workflow steps
Additional Information
THE PERKS
- Competitive Intern Pay
- Hands on experience with the team
- Project Experience
- Intern Socials/Mixers
- Mentorship Opportunities
- Company Lunch and Learns
- Networking
- And more benefits that come with working for a global industry leader!
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
EEO-Statement:
EEO / Disabled / Protected Veteran Employer. Continental offers equal employment opportunities to all qualified individuals, without regard to unlawful consideration to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law. In addition, as a federal contractor, Continental complies with government regulations, including affirmative action responsibilities for qualified individuals with a disability and protected veterans, where they apply. To be considered, you must apply for a specific position for which Continental has a current posted job opening. Qualifying applications will be considered only for the specific opening(s) to which you apply. If you would like to be considered for additional or future job openings, we encourage you to reapply for other opportunities as they become available. Further, Continental provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with a disability. If you need assistance in the application process, please reply to Careers@conti-na.com or contact US Recruiting at 800-821-2727. This telephone line and email address are reserved solely for job seekers with disabilities requesting accessibility assistance or an accommodation in the job application process. Please do not call about the status of your job application, if you do not require accessibility assistance or an accommodation. Messages left for other purposes, such as following up on an application or non-disability related technical issues, will not receive a call back.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding J-1 Visa Sponsorship in Compliance
Document your compliance credential alignment
Your DS-2019 training plan must map your background to the host role. Gather transcripts, professional certifications (CPA, CAMS, CFE), and employer reference letters before approaching any designated sponsor or host employer.
Distinguish Intern from Trainee category eligibility
The Intern category covers current students and recent graduates within 12 months of graduation. The Trainee category fits early-career compliance professionals with at least one year of relevant post-degree experience or five years of work history in the field.
Target host employers with existing compliance infrastructure
Financial institutions, healthcare systems, and publicly traded companies maintain dedicated compliance departments and are more likely to navigate the DS-2019 training plan process. Smaller firms without legal or HR resources rarely take on J-1 host responsibilities.
Use Migrate Mate to find J-1-aligned compliance roles
Search Migrate Mate for compliance positions at U.S. employers who have hosted international exchange visitors before. Filtering by sponsorship history narrows your list to organizations already familiar with the DS-2019 and training plan requirements.
Clarify the two-year home residency rule early
Compliance traineeships funded by your home government or if your home country appears on the Exchange Visitor Skills List may trigger a two-year home residency requirement. Confirm your eligibility before accepting an offer, since this affects future H-1B visa or green card pathways.
Review your training plan before the host employer signs
The DS-7002 training plan must specify measurable learning objectives tied to compliance skills, not just job duties. Vague plans get rejected by the designated sponsor, so push the host employer to include specific regulatory frameworks, audit methodologies, and supervision schedules.
Compliance J-1 Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Which J-1 program category fits compliance professionals?
Most compliance placements fall under the Trainee category for professionals with a degree plus at least one year of relevant work experience, or five years of field experience without a degree. Current students and recent graduates within 12 months of completing a degree use the Intern category instead. Your designated sponsor confirms which category applies based on your background.
Who actually sponsors my J-1 visa for a compliance role?
The J-1 visa sponsor is a U.S. Department of State-designated organization such as Cultural Vistas or AIPT, not your compliance employer. The designated sponsor issues your DS-2019, approves your training plan, and monitors your exchange program. Your compliance employer is the host organization and supervises your day-to-day work but does not hold legal sponsor status.
How do I find U.S. compliance employers that will host a J-1 exchange visitor?
Use Migrate Mate to search for compliance roles at employers with a history of hosting international exchange visitors. Host employers in regulated industries such as banking, insurance, and healthcare are generally more comfortable with the DS-7002 training plan process, since their compliance teams already operate within structured regulatory frameworks.
What does the DS-7002 training plan require for a compliance position?
The DS-7002 must outline specific learning objectives, compliance-related skills to be developed, supervision arrangements, and a phase-by-phase schedule. Generic job descriptions don't satisfy the requirement. For compliance roles, useful specifics include the regulatory frameworks you'll learn (AML, SOX, HIPAA), audit methodologies, and which senior compliance officer will supervise your work each phase.
Does the two-year home residency requirement affect compliance J-1 participants?
It can. The two-year home residency requirement applies if your J-1 exchange program is funded by your home government, if your home country is on the Exchange Visitor Skills List, or if your home country's government requires your return. Compliance roles themselves don't trigger it automatically, but you need to verify your specific situation before the DS-2019 is issued, since the requirement blocks H-1B and green card applications until fulfilled or waived.