J-1 Visa Health Data Analyst Jobs

Health Data Analyst roles in the U.S. are accessible to international professionals through J-1 visa sponsorship under the Research Scholar, Trainee, or Intern program categories, depending on your career stage. Designated sponsor organizations issue your DS-2019 and oversee compliance while you work with a U.S. host employer on analytics, population health, or clinical data projects.

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Overview

Open Jobs22+
Top Visa TypeJ-1
Work Type82% On-site
Median Salary$20K
Top LocationEvanston, IL
Most JobsIndiana University

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Health E Sytems, LLC
Intern, Information Management
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Health E Sytems, LLC
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Intern, Information Management
Health E Sytems, LLC
Tampa, Florida
Data Science & Analytics
Business Analysis
Data Science
Data Analytics
$33,280 - $35,360/yr
Remote (US)
Bachelor's

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University of Tennessee Health Science Center
Education Preparation Program Research Associate
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University of Tennessee Health Science Center
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Education Preparation Program Research Associate
University of Tennessee Health Science Center
Chattanooga, Tennessee
Research & Academia
Data Science & Analytics
Academic & Educational Administration
Data Science
Data Analytics
$55,000/yr - $62,000/yr
On-Site
Bachelor's
10,000+

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Lyft, Inc.
Global Security Investigations Analyst Intern (Summer 2026)
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Lyft, Inc.
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Global Security Investigations Analyst Intern (Summer 2026)
Lyft, Inc.
San Francisco, California
Health & Safety (EHS & OHS)
Data Science & Analytics
Security & Protective Services
Data Science
Data Analytics
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On-Site

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Indiana University
Postdoctoral Fellow in Biostatistics & Health Data Science
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Indiana University
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Postdoctoral Fellow in Biostatistics & Health Data Science
Indiana University
Indiana
Data Science & Analytics
Healthcare Administration
Clinical Trials & Medical Research
Data Science
On-Site
Doctorate
5,001-10,000

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UC Health
Digital Health Systems Co-op Student
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UC Health
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Digital Health Systems Co-op Student
UC Health
Cincinnati, Ohio
Healthcare Administration
Data Science & Analytics
Project & Program Management
Data Science
On-Site
High School
10,000+

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Tips for Finding J-1 Visa Sponsorship as a Health Data Analyst

Align your credentials to specialty occupation evidence

Pull your O*NET profile for Health Data Analyst roles and map your degree and coursework to the listed knowledge requirements. Designated sponsors scrutinize whether your academic background directly supports the proposed training objective, so gaps in documentation cause delays.

Distinguish Intern from Trainee before applying

J-1 Intern status requires active enrollment or graduation within 12 months. If you graduated more than a year ago, you need Trainee status instead. Applying under the wrong category forces a restart with your designated sponsor and delays your DS-2019 issuance.

Find host employers using Migrate Mate

Search Migrate Mate to identify U.S. health systems, analytics firms, and research institutes that have hosted J-1 exchange visitors in data-focused roles. Targeting organizations with existing J-1 host agreements cuts negotiation time significantly.

Flag the two-year home residency requirement early

Health data roles funded by a U.S. government agency or your home country's government, or filled by nationals from skills-shortage countries, often trigger the two-year home residency requirement under INA 212(e). Confirm your status with your designated sponsor before accepting an offer.

Request a training plan draft before your offer letter

Your host employer must complete a detailed Training/Internship Placement Plan (DS-7002) specifying learning objectives, supervision structure, and evaluation schedules. Ask the hiring manager to draft this document in parallel with contract negotiations so your designated sponsor can review it without delay.

Verify prevailing wage compliance in your offer

Use the OFLC Wage Search to look up the prevailing wage for Health Data Analyst positions in the employer's metropolitan area. Your offer must meet or exceed this figure for your designated sponsor to certify the training program without requesting modifications.

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Health Data Analyst J-1 Visa: Frequently Asked Questions

Which J-1 program category fits a Health Data Analyst role?

It depends on your career stage. Current students or recent graduates within 12 months of completing a degree typically qualify under the Intern category. Mid-career analysts with one or more years of post-degree professional experience in health informatics, biostatistics, or clinical data management qualify under the Trainee category. Research scholars conducting academic or institutional research may qualify under the Research Scholar category if affiliated with a university or research organization.

Who actually sponsors the J-1 visa for a Health Data Analyst position?

The J-1 visa sponsor is a U.S. Department of State-designated organization, such as CIEE, Cultural Vistas, or IIE, not your employer. The employer is the host organization. The designated sponsor issues your DS-2019, reviews your training plan, and maintains regulatory oversight throughout your program. Your employer provides the position, the supervision, and the compensation, but they do not hold sponsoring authority under the J-1 framework.

How do I find U.S. employers open to hosting a J-1 Health Data Analyst?

Search Migrate Mate to identify health systems, academic medical centers, public health agencies, and analytics consulting firms that have structured roles aligned with J-1 exchange visitor programs. Many organizations that regularly host international talent already have relationships with designated sponsors, which speeds up the DS-2019 process once you receive an offer. Proactively mentioning J-1 eligibility in your outreach helps employers understand the pathway.

Does the two-year home residency requirement apply to health data roles?

It can. The two-year home residency requirement under INA Section 212(e) applies if your J-1 program is funded by a U.S. or home-country government agency, or if your home country has designated your occupation as a skills-shortage field. Health informatics and data analytics professionals from certain countries appear on the Exchange Visitor Skills List. Confirm your status with your designated sponsor before committing to a host employer, since this requirement affects future visa options including H-1B and green card pathways.

What documents does a host employer need to provide for J-1 Health Data Analyst sponsorship?

Your host employer must complete and sign a DS-7002 Training and Internship Placement Plan, which specifies your role objectives, supervision structure, performance evaluation schedule, and working hours. They also need to provide organizational letterhead confirming the offer, proof of financial capacity to support the training, and information about their facility and data analytics infrastructure. Your designated sponsor reviews all of this before issuing the DS-2019 and can reject or request revisions to the plan if it lacks specificity about analytics training goals.

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