J-1 Visa Compliance Officer Jobs
Compliance Officer roles in the U.S. are accessible to exchange visitors through the J-1 visa Trainee or Specialist category, depending on your career stage and background. Finding a host employer willing to work with a State Department-designated sponsor organization is the key step toward securing J-1 sponsorship for this regulatory-focused profession.
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Thank you for your interest in joining the University of Wyoming. Our community thrives on the contributions of talented and driven individuals who share in our mission, vision, and values. If your expertise and experience align with the goals of our institution, we would be thrilled to hear from you. We encourage you to apply and become a valued member of our vibrant campus community today!
At the University of Wyoming, we are committed to creating a supportive and enriching workplace.
JOB TITLE:
Compliance, Proposals, Agreements and Strategic Services Intern, Research Services
JOB PURPOSE:
The Compliance, Proposals, Agreements and Strategic Services (COMPASS) team is accepting applications for interns. Interns will be assisting with various office duties, including front desk monitoring and data entry.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
This position will primarily include receptionist and general office duties including answering questions, answering telephone calls, routing emails, copying, scanning and attaching documents in various systems, running errands, data entry, and filing.
SUPPLEMENTAL FUNCTIONS:
Other duties as assigned.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Currently enrolled student
Microsoft Office proficiency
Great customer service attitude
Organizational Skills
REQUIRED APPLICATION MATERIALS:
Complete the online application. The department additionally requests candidates upload the following document(s) for a complete application:
- Cover letter
- Resume or C.V.
WORK LOCATION:
On-campus:
This position provides vital support to campus customers, and the successful candidate must be available to work and perform essential job functions on campus, understanding our location is at 7,220 feet above sea level.
HIRING STATEMENT/EEO:
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. In compliance with the ADA Amendments Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation to apply for a position, please contact us at 307-766-2377 or email jobapps@uwyo.edu.
ABOUT LARAMIE:
The University of Wyoming is located in Laramie, a charming town of 30,000 residents nestled in the heart of the Rocky Mountain West. The state of Wyoming continues to invest in its only 4-year university, helping to make it a leader in academics, research, and outreach with state-of-the-art facilities and strong community ties. We invite you to learn more about Laramie by visiting the About Laramie website.
Located in a high mountain valley near the Colorado border, Laramie offers both outstanding recreational opportunities and close proximity to Colorado’s Front Range and the metropolitan Denver area. Laramie’s beautiful mountain landscape offers outdoor enjoyment in all seasons, with over 300 days of sunshine annually. For more information about the region, please visit http://visitlaramie.org/
INTRODUCTION
Thank you for your interest in joining the University of Wyoming. Our community thrives on the contributions of talented and driven individuals who share in our mission, vision, and values. If your expertise and experience align with the goals of our institution, we would be thrilled to hear from you. We encourage you to apply and become a valued member of our vibrant campus community today!
At the University of Wyoming, we are committed to creating a supportive and enriching workplace.
JOB TITLE:
Compliance, Proposals, Agreements and Strategic Services Intern, Research Services
JOB PURPOSE:
The Compliance, Proposals, Agreements and Strategic Services (COMPASS) team is accepting applications for interns. Interns will be assisting with various office duties, including front desk monitoring and data entry.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
This position will primarily include receptionist and general office duties including answering questions, answering telephone calls, routing emails, copying, scanning and attaching documents in various systems, running errands, data entry, and filing.
SUPPLEMENTAL FUNCTIONS:
Other duties as assigned.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Currently enrolled student
Microsoft Office proficiency
Great customer service attitude
Organizational Skills
REQUIRED APPLICATION MATERIALS:
Complete the online application. The department additionally requests candidates upload the following document(s) for a complete application:
- Cover letter
- Resume or C.V.
WORK LOCATION:
On-campus:
This position provides vital support to campus customers, and the successful candidate must be available to work and perform essential job functions on campus, understanding our location is at 7,220 feet above sea level.
HIRING STATEMENT/EEO:
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. In compliance with the ADA Amendments Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation to apply for a position, please contact us at 307-766-2377 or email jobapps@uwyo.edu.
ABOUT LARAMIE:
The University of Wyoming is located in Laramie, a charming town of 30,000 residents nestled in the heart of the Rocky Mountain West. The state of Wyoming continues to invest in its only 4-year university, helping to make it a leader in academics, research, and outreach with state-of-the-art facilities and strong community ties. We invite you to learn more about Laramie by visiting the About Laramie website.
Located in a high mountain valley near the Colorado border, Laramie offers both outstanding recreational opportunities and close proximity to Colorado’s Front Range and the metropolitan Denver area. Laramie’s beautiful mountain landscape offers outdoor enjoyment in all seasons, with over 300 days of sunshine annually. For more information about the region, please visit http://visitlaramie.org/
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding J-1 Visa Sponsorship in Compliance Officer
Align your training plan with regulatory frameworks
Your DS-2019 training plan must map your compliance objectives to specific U.S. regulatory areas, such as AML, SEC rules, or FCPA. Vague plans get rejected. Tie each learning objective to a measurable outcome and a named U.S. framework.
Target host employers in regulated industries
Financial services, healthcare, and energy companies maintain dedicated compliance functions and are more likely to structure a formal training program that satisfies J-1 Trainee or Specialist requirements. Search Migrate Mate to find U.S. employers actively hosting exchange visitors in compliance roles.
Verify the two-year home residency requirement early
Many Compliance Officer J-1 participants are subject to the two-year home residency requirement under INA Section 212(e), particularly if funded by their home government or if their home country has a skills shortage designation. Check your DS-2019 before accepting any offer.
Confirm your credentials meet U.S. standards
Compliance roles increasingly require credentials like CAMS, CFE, or CPA. Before applications, verify whether your home-country certifications are recognized by U.S. professional bodies, since your designated sponsor will ask how your background justifies the proposed training program.
Distinguish Trainee from Specialist category at the offer stage
If you have fewer than five years of post-degree compliance experience, the Trainee category applies. Beyond five years, the Specialist category fits better. Clarify this with your designated sponsor before the host employer signs any training agreement, since misclassification delays your DS-2019.
Coordinate the training plan signature before your start date
Your host employer, not the designated sponsor such as Cultural Vistas or CIEE, signs the training plan. Get that signature confirmed at least four to six weeks before your intended start date so your designated sponsor has time to issue the DS-2019 and process enrollment.
Compliance Officer J-1 Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Which J-1 program category fits a Compliance Officer role?
The Trainee category applies if you hold a degree and have fewer than five years of post-graduation compliance experience. The Specialist category fits experienced compliance professionals with more than five years in the field. Both categories require a structured training plan tied to U.S. regulatory objectives, issued by a State Department-designated sponsor organization, not your host employer.
Who actually sponsors the J-1 visa for a Compliance Officer position?
The visa sponsor is a U.S. Department of State-designated organization, such as Cultural Vistas, CIEE, or IIE, that issues your DS-2019 and monitors your program compliance. Your hiring employer is the host organization. The host must agree to the training plan terms, but it is the designated sponsor that holds legal responsibility for your exchange visitor status.
How do I find U.S. employers willing to host J-1 Compliance Officers?
Search Migrate Mate to identify U.S. employers in regulated industries that have hosted exchange visitors in compliance or legal functions. Regulated sectors like financial services, pharmaceuticals, and energy tend to have established compliance departments capable of structuring the formal training programs that designated sponsors require for DS-2019 approval.
Does the two-year home residency requirement affect Compliance Officer J-1 participants?
It can. The two-year home residency requirement under INA Section 212(e) applies if your J-1 program is funded by your home government, if your home country appears on the Exchange Visitor Skills List, or if you receive graduate medical education. Check your DS-2019 carefully. If the requirement applies, you cannot change to H-1B visa or get a green card until you fulfill it or obtain a waiver.
Can a Compliance Officer role qualify under both the Trainee and Specialist categories?
Not simultaneously. The categories are mutually exclusive and are determined by your experience level at the time of application. Trainee requires a degree plus less than five years of relevant post-degree experience. Specialist requires a minimum five years of specialized expertise. Your designated sponsor makes the final determination based on your CV and the proposed training objectives in your DS-2019 application.