J-1 Visa Executive Assistant Jobs

Executive Assistant roles in the United States are available to international candidates through the J-1 Trainee and Intern program categories, depending on your career stage. These categories require a designated sponsor organization to issue your DS-2019 and provide J-1 visa sponsorship. No lottery or annual cap limits your options.

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IDEA Public Schools
5th Grade Math Teacher
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5th Grade Math Teacher
IDEA Public Schools
El Paso, Texas
Teaching & Instruction
K-12 Teaching
Executive Assistant & Personal Assistant
$59k/yr
On-Site
Bachelor's

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Rutgers University
Postdoctoral Associates
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Postdoctoral Associates
Rutgers University
Piscataway, New Jersey
Laboratory Research
Biotech & Life Sciences
Environmental & Physical Sciences
Environmental Science
Executive Assistant & Personal Assistant
$65k/yr
On-Site
Doctorate
10,000+

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Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS)
Intern
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Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS)
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Intern
Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS)
Washington, Washington DC
Research & Academia
Administrative & Office Support
Project & Program Management
Executive Assistant & Personal Assistant
$18.00 - $20.00/hr
On-Site
Bachelor's

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Paradise Valley Unified School District
Social Studies Teacher
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Paradise Valley Unified School District
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Social Studies Teacher
Paradise Valley Unified School District
Phoenix, Arizona
Teaching & Instruction
K-12 Teaching
Executive Assistant & Personal Assistant
On-Site
Bachelor's

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Center for Strategic and International Studies
Intern - Korea Chair
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Center for Strategic and International Studies
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Intern - Korea Chair
Center for Strategic and International Studies
Washington, Washington DC
Research & Academia
Project & Program Management
Administrative & Office Support
Executive Assistant & Personal Assistant
$18 - $20/hr
On-Site
Bachelor's
51-200

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Tips for Finding J-1 Visa Sponsorship as an Executive Assistant

Frame your CV around U.S. administrative standards

U.S. executive assistant roles emphasize calendar management, C-suite liaison work, and software proficiency like Microsoft 365 and Zoom. Restructure your CV to lead with these functions so host employers recognize your fit immediately.

Identify whether Intern or Trainee applies to you

The J-1 visa Intern category is for current students or recent graduates within 12 months of graduation. The Trainee category covers early-career professionals with a degree plus one year of experience, or five years of work experience without a degree.

Search Migrate Mate to find J-1-aligned host employers

Use Migrate Mate to filter Executive Assistant openings at U.S. organizations that have hosted J-1 exchange visitors before. Targeting employers already familiar with the DS-2019 process shortens your path to an offer.

Prepare a detailed Training and Internship Placement Plan

Your designated sponsor organization requires a completed DS-7002 form before issuing the DS-2019. Work with your host employer early to document weekly goals, supervision structure, and skill benchmarks specific to your executive assistant duties.

Confirm the host employer meets federal wage requirements

Your J-1 compensation must meet applicable federal and state minimum wage laws. Cross-check the offered wage against the OFLC Wage Search for your occupation and location before signing an offer letter to avoid a compliance issue during sponsor review.

Check your home country for a two-year residency requirement

Nationals from certain countries, and participants in government-funded programs, may be subject to a two-year home residency requirement after completing their J-1 exchange. Confirm your status with your designated sponsor before accepting the role if U.S. career continuity matters to you.

Executive Assistant J-1 Visa: Frequently Asked Questions

Which J-1 program category applies to Executive Assistant roles?

It depends on your academic and professional status. If you are currently enrolled in a degree program or graduated within the past 12 months, the J-1 Intern category typically applies. If you hold a relevant degree plus at least one year of work experience, or have five or more years of administrative experience without a degree, the J-1 Trainee category is the appropriate fit.

Who actually sponsors my J-1 visa if an employer wants to hire me?

The hiring employer is your host organization, not your visa sponsor. Your J-1 visa sponsor is a U.S. Department of State-designated organization, such as Cultural Vistas, CIEE, or AIPT, that issues your DS-2019 form, reviews your training plan, and monitors program compliance throughout your exchange. The host employer cannot issue a DS-2019 directly.

How do I find U.S. employers open to hosting J-1 Executive Assistants?

Migrate Mate lets you search Executive Assistant roles at U.S. employers that have a demonstrated history of working with international candidates. Filtering by J-1-aligned organizations narrows your search to hosts already familiar with the DS-7002 training plan and DS-2019 process, which reduces friction after you receive an offer.

Does my Executive Assistant host employer need to file anything with USCIS?

No. The J-1 visa is administered by the U.S. Department of State, not USCIS, so your host employer does not file a petition with USCIS. Instead, the designated sponsor organization submits and manages the DS-2019, and your host employer works directly with that sponsor to complete the DS-7002 training plan before your visa is issued.

Can I extend my J-1 status if the host employer wants to keep me longer?

Extensions are possible but must be requested through your designated sponsor before your current DS-2019 end date. The sponsor evaluates whether the extension still meets J-1 program objectives, falls within the maximum allowable duration for your category, and continues to follow an approved training plan. Your host employer cannot grant an extension independently.