J-1 Visa Compliance Investigator Jobs
Compliance Investigator roles in the United States are accessible to exchange visitors through the J-1 Trainee or Specialist program category, depending on your career stage and host organization. Designated sponsors issue the DS-2019 and coordinate sponsorship with your U.S. host employer, so your job search starts with finding hosts open to this arrangement.
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The Environmental Compliance/Training Intern will report to the Sr. Manager of North American of Environmental Compliance. This role is designed for a highly motivated, analytical self-starter who is excited to impact the environmental team by inputting data, collaborating on creation of training courses and learn environmental compliance for the retail petroleum industry.
This position will contribute to meaningful, hands-on project work that supports both Real Estate and Environmental strategy. This role offers exposure to cross-functional partners across Environmental Shared Services (Risk, Systems and Support, Projects, Compliance), Real Estate, Finance, Construction, Property Management and Operations, and provides the opportunity to turn data into usable information and presentations into courses.
This position is an in-office role based in the Raleigh office.
Responsibilities
Responsibilities may include, but are not limited to:
- Support the Environmental team with data input.
- Contribute to the creation of training courses by organizing outdated presentations, recordings, and compliance information into real-world learning modules.
- Work closely with Real Estate Training Intern and Real Estate Training Manager on projects and facilitating trainings.
- Assist in documenting processes, methodologies, and best practices related to Environmental Compliance.
- Collaborate cross-functionally and participate in meetings to gain exposure to how Environmental Compliance and Real Estate contribute the business.
- Perform other related duties and special projects as assigned.
Requirements
- Currently enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate degree program.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to think critically and work with datasets.
- Knowledge of learning and development principles, lesson plans, presentations.
- Basic knowledge of Microsoft PowerPoint, Excel, and Word.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, with a desire to learn how to bring new life into outdated materials.
- Highly organized with strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple projects and shifting priorities.
- Comfortable working both independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced, cross-functional environment.
- Availability to work 16–20 hours per week during the academic semester and up to 40 hours per week during school breaks.
- Must be able to work in the Raleigh office; this position is not remote.
Preferred Qualifications
- Major or coursework in Business, Human Resources, Education, or any Environmental field.
- Experience working with SharePoint or other document management tools.
- Exposure to software like Articulate or other learning management tools.
Circle K is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
The Company complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act (the ADA) and all state and local disability laws. Applicants with disabilities may be entitled to a reasonable accommodation under the terms of the ADA and certain state or local laws as long as it does not impose an undue hardship on the Company. Please inform the Company’s Human Resources Representative if you need assistance completing any forms or to otherwise participate in the application process.
Location: Raleigh, NC
This position is fully in office and based in Raleigh, NC.
Job Summary
The Environmental Compliance/Training Intern will report to the Sr. Manager of North American of Environmental Compliance. This role is designed for a highly motivated, analytical self-starter who is excited to impact the environmental team by inputting data, collaborating on creation of training courses and learn environmental compliance for the retail petroleum industry.
This position will contribute to meaningful, hands-on project work that supports both Real Estate and Environmental strategy. This role offers exposure to cross-functional partners across Environmental Shared Services (Risk, Systems and Support, Projects, Compliance), Real Estate, Finance, Construction, Property Management and Operations, and provides the opportunity to turn data into usable information and presentations into courses.
This position is an in-office role based in the Raleigh office.
Responsibilities
Responsibilities may include, but are not limited to:
- Support the Environmental team with data input.
- Contribute to the creation of training courses by organizing outdated presentations, recordings, and compliance information into real-world learning modules.
- Work closely with Real Estate Training Intern and Real Estate Training Manager on projects and facilitating trainings.
- Assist in documenting processes, methodologies, and best practices related to Environmental Compliance.
- Collaborate cross-functionally and participate in meetings to gain exposure to how Environmental Compliance and Real Estate contribute the business.
- Perform other related duties and special projects as assigned.
Requirements
- Currently enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate degree program.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to think critically and work with datasets.
- Knowledge of learning and development principles, lesson plans, presentations.
- Basic knowledge of Microsoft PowerPoint, Excel, and Word.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, with a desire to learn how to bring new life into outdated materials.
- Highly organized with strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple projects and shifting priorities.
- Comfortable working both independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced, cross-functional environment.
- Availability to work 16–20 hours per week during the academic semester and up to 40 hours per week during school breaks.
- Must be able to work in the Raleigh office; this position is not remote.
Preferred Qualifications
- Major or coursework in Business, Human Resources, Education, or any Environmental field.
- Experience working with SharePoint or other document management tools.
- Exposure to software like Articulate or other learning management tools.
Circle K is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
The Company complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act (the ADA) and all state and local disability laws. Applicants with disabilities may be entitled to a reasonable accommodation under the terms of the ADA and certain state or local laws as long as it does not impose an undue hardship on the Company. Please inform the Company’s Human Resources Representative if you need assistance completing any forms or to otherwise participate in the application process.
Location: Raleigh, NC
This position is fully in office and based in Raleigh, NC.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding J-1 Visa Sponsorship in Compliance Investigator
Align your credentials to the Trainee category
The J-1 Trainee category requires a degree plus one year of relevant experience, or five years of work experience without a degree. Document your compliance coursework, certifications, and investigative experience before approaching host employers, since the designated sponsor will verify both.
Target hosts with active regulatory compliance functions
Financial institutions, healthcare systems, and government contractors run internal compliance and investigations teams that routinely host J-1 exchange visitors. Filter your search to organizations with dedicated compliance or ethics departments rather than generalist administrative roles.
Use Migrate Mate to find J-1-receptive employers
Search Migrate Mate to identify U.S. employers listing Compliance Investigator openings that align with J-1 program structures. Narrowing your search this way saves time and surfaces host organizations already familiar with exchange visitor arrangements.
Draft a training plan before the offer stage
Designated sponsors like Cultural Vistas require a completed DS-7002 training plan before issuing a DS-2019. Work with your prospective host to outline specific learning objectives, supervision structure, and weekly activities tied to compliance investigation practice before you receive a formal offer.
Clarify the two-year home residency requirement upfront
J-1 participants sponsored under government or international organization funding, or from countries on the Exchange Visitor Skills List, must return home for two years after the program ends. Confirm with USCIS and your designated sponsor whether your situation triggers this requirement before accepting a host placement.
Verify the host employer's authorization to accept J-1 visitors
Not every employer can serve as a J-1 host. The designated sponsor must approve the host site, and the employer must agree to the training plan terms and on-site supervision requirements. Ask the host directly whether they have worked with your sponsor organization before and confirm the site approval process.
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Find Compliance Investigator JobsCompliance Investigator J-1 Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Which J-1 program category fits a Compliance Investigator role?
It depends on your career stage. If you're a current student or recent graduate gaining practical exposure, the J-1 Intern category applies. If you hold a degree plus at least one year of compliance or investigative experience, the J-1 Trainee category is the appropriate fit. Senior professionals with specialized compliance expertise may qualify under the Specialist category, which requires prior J-1 experience or a demonstrated professional specialization recognized by the designated sponsor.
Who actually sponsors a J-1 visa for a Compliance Investigator position?
The visa sponsor is a U.S. Department of State-designated organization, not the hiring employer. Organizations like Cultural Vistas or IIE issue the DS-2019 form and are responsible for monitoring your program compliance. The employer where you work is called the host organization. Your host agrees to the training plan and provides supervision, but they do not hold the sponsorship role that an employer holds under H-1B or E-3.
How do I find U.S. employers open to hosting J-1 Compliance Investigators?
Start with Migrate Mate to search for Compliance Investigator roles at U.S. employers that align with J-1 program structures. From there, prioritize organizations with established compliance, audit, or ethics functions, since these teams have the supervision infrastructure and learning objectives that designated sponsors require when reviewing your DS-7002 training plan.
Does a J-1 Compliance Investigator placement trigger the two-year home residency requirement?
It can. The two-year home residency requirement applies if your J-1 is funded by your home government or a U.S. government agency, or if your home country appears on the Exchange Visitor Skills List maintained by the State Department and your field is listed there. Compliance investigation may appear under legal or business services categories on that list. Confirm your status with USCIS and your designated sponsor before accepting a host placement.
What documentation does a host employer need to support my J-1 Trainee application?
The host employer needs to co-develop and sign a DS-7002 training plan that outlines your weekly schedule, supervision arrangements, and the specific compliance skills you will develop. The designated sponsor reviews this document before issuing your DS-2019. Hosts also need to confirm they can provide meaningful hands-on training, not routine operational tasks, since sponsors will reject placements that look like standard employment rather than structured exchange training.
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