J-1 Visa Data Manager Jobs
Data Manager roles in the United States are available to international professionals through J-1 visa sponsorship under the Trainee or Research Scholar program category. Designated sponsors issue your DS-2019 and oversee your training plan, while the U.S. employer acts as your host organization. No lottery or annual cap applies.
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Temporary/Miscellaneous/Temporary/Miscellaneous
Date Posted:
7/28/2026
Location:
Temporary/Misc Location
Date Available:
08/03/2026
Job Code: Temporary/Miscellaneous - 004004
Standard Hours: 10
Department: Temporary/Misc - 990000
Empl Class: NA
License and Certification Qualifications:
+ License and/or certification as appropriate to specific job may be
Education Qualifications:
+ Educational requirements may vary depending on specific job performed
Experience Qualifications:
+ Knowledge in area of employment and/or related work experience
Skills Qualifications:
+ Ability to follow tasks through to completion
+ Willingness to learn and become skilled in area of employment
+ Results-oriented with a strong ability to relate to customers
+ Ability to read and comprehend written instructions
+ Ability to follow oral instructions
+ Ability to work as part of a team
+ Flexibility and adaptability to change
+ Ability to represent Gwinnett County Public Schools in a positive and professional manner
+ Ability to demonstrate accountability for actions and decisions
Primary Responsibilities:
Perform tasks and responsibilities related to functions of specific job assignment and to perform additional duties as assigned by supervisor.
- Perform designated job duties.
- Perform tasks as assigned and/or in accordance with an assigned work schedule.
- Understand all phases of job assignment.
- Demonstrate quality work performance and demonstrate an interest to improve job skills.
- Attend job-related classes, workshops, in-service, and staff meetings as needed or required.
- Assist others willingly in completing daily tasks/responsibilities.
- Offer and present improved alternatives to accomplish tasks as encouraged.
- Demonstrate willingness to assume additional responsibilities.
- Act in a professional manner and build positive working relationships.
- Accept and implement suggestions for improvement in a positive and professional manner.
- Accept and adapt to new ideas.
- Show respect for authority.
- Demonstrate dependability and flexibility.
- Portray job interest and professional pride.
- Maintain regular attendance and demonstrate punctuality.
- Maintain a professional personal appearance.
- Arrive at work wearing designated uniform or workplace attire as appropriate, depending on requirements of position.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Physical Demands:
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit for extended periods of time. The employee is also required to talk, hear, stand, and walk. The employee may be required to use hands to touch, handle, feel, and/or reach. The employee is occasionally required to stoop, kneel, or crouch. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. The employee is required to operate a motor vehicle in performance of duties. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Position Type:
Temporary/Miscellaneous/Temporary/Miscellaneous
Date Posted:
7/28/2026
Location:
Temporary/Misc Location
Date Available:
08/03/2026
Job Code: Temporary/Miscellaneous - 004004
Standard Hours: 10
Department: Temporary/Misc - 990000
Empl Class: NA
License and Certification Qualifications:
+ License and/or certification as appropriate to specific job may be
Education Qualifications:
+ Educational requirements may vary depending on specific job performed
Experience Qualifications:
+ Knowledge in area of employment and/or related work experience
Skills Qualifications:
+ Ability to follow tasks through to completion
+ Willingness to learn and become skilled in area of employment
+ Results-oriented with a strong ability to relate to customers
+ Ability to read and comprehend written instructions
+ Ability to follow oral instructions
+ Ability to work as part of a team
+ Flexibility and adaptability to change
+ Ability to represent Gwinnett County Public Schools in a positive and professional manner
+ Ability to demonstrate accountability for actions and decisions
Primary Responsibilities:
Perform tasks and responsibilities related to functions of specific job assignment and to perform additional duties as assigned by supervisor.
- Perform designated job duties.
- Perform tasks as assigned and/or in accordance with an assigned work schedule.
- Understand all phases of job assignment.
- Demonstrate quality work performance and demonstrate an interest to improve job skills.
- Attend job-related classes, workshops, in-service, and staff meetings as needed or required.
- Assist others willingly in completing daily tasks/responsibilities.
- Offer and present improved alternatives to accomplish tasks as encouraged.
- Demonstrate willingness to assume additional responsibilities.
- Act in a professional manner and build positive working relationships.
- Accept and implement suggestions for improvement in a positive and professional manner.
- Accept and adapt to new ideas.
- Show respect for authority.
- Demonstrate dependability and flexibility.
- Portray job interest and professional pride.
- Maintain regular attendance and demonstrate punctuality.
- Maintain a professional personal appearance.
- Arrive at work wearing designated uniform or workplace attire as appropriate, depending on requirements of position.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Physical Demands:
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit for extended periods of time. The employee is also required to talk, hear, stand, and walk. The employee may be required to use hands to touch, handle, feel, and/or reach. The employee is occasionally required to stoop, kneel, or crouch. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. The employee is required to operate a motor vehicle in performance of duties. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding J-1 Visa Sponsorship as a Data Manager
Align your degree field with your role
Your DS-2019 training plan must show a direct connection between your academic background and data management work. A degree in computer science, statistics, or information systems strengthens that case significantly with the designated sponsor reviewing your application.
Verify your J-1 category before applying
If you're a recent graduate still building hands-on experience, the Trainee category fits. If you're conducting institutional data research at a university or research center, Research Scholar is the right category. Applying under the wrong category gets your DS-2019 denied before the host ever reviews your start date.
Target host organizations with formal data functions
Universities, federal contractors, and research institutes regularly host J-1 visa Trainees in data roles because they already have compliance infrastructure. Use Migrate Mate to filter for U.S. employers whose posted roles align with J-1 visa sponsorship pathways for data professionals.
Request a detailed training plan from your host
Your designated sponsor requires a structured Training/Internship Placement Plan that outlines specific data management tasks, tools, and evaluation milestones. Generic descriptions like 'data analysis support' are routinely flagged. Push your host employer to document the exact database systems and reporting workflows you'll use.
Check your country's home residency requirement early
Many Data Manager J-1 participants from government-funded or exchange countries face a two-year home residency requirement before applying for H-1B visa or permanent residency. Confirm your status using the J-1 visa information on the USCIS website before negotiating any long-term career path with your host.
Confirm the host meets DOL prevailing wage standards
Your designated sponsor will verify that your compensation meets the wage level for your occupation and location. Use the OFLC Wage Search to look up the prevailing wage for data management roles in your target city before you receive an offer, so you can flag any shortfall before it stalls your DS-2019.
Data Manager J-1 Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Which J-1 program category applies to Data Manager positions?
The Trainee category fits most Data Manager roles for professionals who have completed a degree in a relevant field within the past 12 months, or who have at least one year of work experience outside the United States. The Research Scholar category applies if the role involves data-focused academic research at a university or institute. The host employer's actual job duties, not the job title, determine which category your designated sponsor will approve.
Who actually sponsors the J-1 visa for a Data Manager role?
Your J-1 visa sponsor is a U.S. Department of State-designated organization, not the employer where you work. Organizations like Cultural Vistas, CIEE, or IIE issue your DS-2019 form and are legally responsible for your program compliance. The company or institution where you perform data management duties is your host organization. Your host cannot independently issue a J-1 visa the way an employer sponsors an H-1B petition.
Does a J-1 Data Manager position lead to a green card?
Not automatically, and the path is complicated by the two-year home residency requirement. If your J-1 was funded by your home government or the U.S. government, you may need to return home for two years before applying for H-1B status or permanent residency. You can apply for a waiver through USCIS if you meet specific criteria, such as a no-objection statement from your home country or a hardship claim, but the waiver process adds significant time to any long-term U.S. career plan.
How do I find U.S. employers that host J-1 Data Managers?
Search on Migrate Mate to identify U.S. employers posting Data Manager roles with J-1 sponsorship compatibility. Universities, federal research contractors, and large nonprofits are the most active host categories for J-1 Trainees in data functions because they already maintain relationships with designated sponsor organizations and have compliance staff familiar with DS-2019 requirements.
What does the training plan need to include for a Data Manager J-1?
Your designated sponsor requires a Training/Internship Placement Plan that details the specific data systems you will manage, the skills you will develop, weekly activity breakdowns, and performance evaluation criteria. Generic descriptions are regularly rejected. You should document the exact database platforms, reporting tools, and data governance processes the host organization uses, and show how each phase of training connects to your prior academic or professional background in data management.