J-1 Visa Field Auditor Jobs
Field Auditor roles in accounting, compliance, and financial services qualify for J-1 visa sponsorship under the Trainee or Intern program categories, depending on your career stage. Designated sponsor organizations issue your DS-2019 once a U.S. host employer confirms a structured training plan tied to your professional background.
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CURRENT PENN STATE EMPLOYEE (faculty, staff, technical service, or student), please login to Workday to complete the internal application process . Please do not apply here, apply internally through Workday.
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CURRENT PENN STATE STUDENT (not employed previously at the university) and seeking employment with Penn State, please login to Workday to complete the student application process. Please do not apply here, apply internally through Workday.
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If you are NOT a current employee or student, please click “Apply” and complete the application process for external applicants .
Approval of remote and hybrid work is not guaranteed regardless of work location. For additional information on remote work at Penn State, see Notice to Out of State Applicants.
JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS
The College of Agricultural Sciences, Penn State Extension is seeking applicants for the part-time job position of Field and Forage Crops Intern. This position will be based in Wayne County, with travel in Lackawanna, Pike, Susquehanna, and Wyoming Counties.
Job duties to include:
- Crop scouting
- Field data collection
- Research trial support
- Farm visits and client support
Requirements, qualifications, and/or competencies:
- Agricultural science background
- Access to a motor vehicle
- Standard background check
- Motor vehicle screening
Schedule:
- Part-time, 30 hours per week for a short-term period
- Hours flexible to applicant's needs
Compensation:
The starting rate for this job is $17.75 per hour, plus travel.
BACKGROUND CHECKS/CLEARANCES
Employment with the University will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies. This position requires that you operate a motor vehicle as a part of your job duties. A valid driver’s license and successful completion of a motor vehicle records check will be required in addition to standard background checks.
CAMPUS SECURITY CRIME STATISTICS
Pursuant to the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act and the Pennsylvania Act of 1988, Penn State publishes a combined Annual Security and Annual Fire Safety Report (ASR). The ASR includes crime statistics and institutional policies concerning campus security, such as those concerning alcohol and drug use, crime prevention, the reporting of crimes, sexual assault, and other matters. The ASR is available for review here.
EEO IS THE LAW
Penn State is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. If you are unable to use our online application process due to an impairment or disability, please contact 814-865-1473.
Penn State is committed to and accountable for advancing equity, respect, and belonging. We embrace individual uniqueness, as well as a culture of belonging that supports equity initiatives, leverages the educational and institutional benefits of inclusion in society, and provides opportunities for engagement intended to help all members of the community thrive. We value belonging as a core strength and an essential element of the university’s teaching, research, and service mission.
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:
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CURRENT PENN STATE EMPLOYEE (faculty, staff, technical service, or student), please login to Workday to complete the internal application process . Please do not apply here, apply internally through Workday.
-
CURRENT PENN STATE STUDENT (not employed previously at the university) and seeking employment with Penn State, please login to Workday to complete the student application process. Please do not apply here, apply internally through Workday.
-
If you are NOT a current employee or student, please click “Apply” and complete the application process for external applicants .
Approval of remote and hybrid work is not guaranteed regardless of work location. For additional information on remote work at Penn State, see Notice to Out of State Applicants.
JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS
The College of Agricultural Sciences, Penn State Extension is seeking applicants for the part-time job position of Field and Forage Crops Intern. This position will be based in Wayne County, with travel in Lackawanna, Pike, Susquehanna, and Wyoming Counties.
Job duties to include:
- Crop scouting
- Field data collection
- Research trial support
- Farm visits and client support
Requirements, qualifications, and/or competencies:
- Agricultural science background
- Access to a motor vehicle
- Standard background check
- Motor vehicle screening
Schedule:
- Part-time, 30 hours per week for a short-term period
- Hours flexible to applicant's needs
Compensation:
The starting rate for this job is $17.75 per hour, plus travel.
BACKGROUND CHECKS/CLEARANCES
Employment with the University will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies. This position requires that you operate a motor vehicle as a part of your job duties. A valid driver’s license and successful completion of a motor vehicle records check will be required in addition to standard background checks.
CAMPUS SECURITY CRIME STATISTICS
Pursuant to the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act and the Pennsylvania Act of 1988, Penn State publishes a combined Annual Security and Annual Fire Safety Report (ASR). The ASR includes crime statistics and institutional policies concerning campus security, such as those concerning alcohol and drug use, crime prevention, the reporting of crimes, sexual assault, and other matters. The ASR is available for review here.
EEO IS THE LAW
Penn State is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. If you are unable to use our online application process due to an impairment or disability, please contact 814-865-1473.
Penn State is committed to and accountable for advancing equity, respect, and belonging. We embrace individual uniqueness, as well as a culture of belonging that supports equity initiatives, leverages the educational and institutional benefits of inclusion in society, and provides opportunities for engagement intended to help all members of the community thrive. We value belonging as a core strength and an essential element of the university’s teaching, research, and service mission.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding J-1 Visa Sponsorship as a Field Auditor
Align your credentials to specialty occupation standards
Gather documentation showing your degree field matches field auditing directly, accounting, finance, or a related discipline. Sponsors scrutinize the degree-to-role connection when evaluating your DS-2019 application, so vague transcripts or broad business degrees often trigger extra review.
Distinguish Intern from Trainee before applying
If you're currently enrolled in a degree program, you qualify for the J-1 Intern category. If you've graduated within the past 12 months, Trainee applies. Applying under the wrong category causes DS-2019 delays that can push your start date back by weeks.
Use Migrate Mate to find host employers open to J-1
Not every firm that hires auditors has a relationship with a designated J-1 sponsor. Migrate Mate filters roles by visa-sponsorship history, saving you from targeting employers who've never hosted an exchange visitor in a compliance or audit function.
Build a training plan before your employer commits
Designated sponsors require a signed Training or Internship Placement Plan outlining specific audit skills you'll develop each month. Arriving at the offer stage without a draft puts the timeline at risk, prepare a phase-by-phase skills outline in advance so the employer can sign off quickly.
Check whether your home country triggers the two-year rule
Field Auditors from countries on the State Department's Exchange Visitor Skills List may face a two-year home-residency requirement after their J-1 ends. Confirm your country's status before accepting a host offer, since waiver options are limited and affect future H-1B visa or green card eligibility.
Verify the host employer's E-Verify enrollment before signing
J-1 hosts in audit-intensive industries are commonly federal contractors, which makes E-Verify enrollment mandatory for employment verification. Confirm enrollment before your offer letter is finalized to avoid onboarding delays that could jeopardize your program start date with the sponsor.
Field Auditor J-1 Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Which J-1 program category fits a Field Auditor role?
Current students pursuing accounting, finance, or a related degree typically qualify under the J-1 Intern category. Recent graduates with up to 12 months post-completion enter as Trainees. Both categories require a structured training plan showing that your field audit activities build skills directly tied to your academic or professional background, reviewed and approved by a State Department-designated sponsor organization.
Who actually sponsors my J-1 visa as a Field Auditor?
Your visa sponsor is a State Department-designated organization such as Cultural Vistas, CIEE, or AIPT, not your host employer. The designated sponsor issues your DS-2019 form, monitors your program compliance, and signs your training plan. The accounting or auditing firm where you work is the host, and it must coordinate with the sponsor before your exchange program begins.
How do I find Field Auditor host employers that work with J-1 sponsors?
Most job boards don't distinguish between employers with established J-1 host relationships and those without. Migrate Mate surfaces roles from employers with documented visa-sponsorship history, which narrows your list to firms already familiar with the DS-2019 process and training plan requirements common in audit and compliance functions.
Does the two-year home-residency requirement apply to Field Auditors?
It can. If your home country appears on the State Department's Exchange Visitor Skills List or if your J-1 program is government-funded, you may need to return home for two years before changing to H-1B or green card status. Accounting and finance skills are listed for several countries, so verify your country's status with your designated sponsor before finalizing your host offer.
Can a Field Auditor on J-1 work for multiple clients or at multiple sites?
Field audit work often involves rotating client sites, which is permissible under J-1 as long as all sites are listed in your training plan and approved by your designated sponsor in advance. Working at an unapproved location violates program terms. Your sponsor must be notified of any site changes, and your host employer is responsible for coordinating those updates promptly.