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Information Security Specialist roles qualify for J-1 visa sponsorship under the Trainee or Specialist program category, connecting you with U.S. host employers in cybersecurity, risk management, and compliance. A designated sponsor organization issues your DS-2019 and oversees your training plan throughout your exchange program.
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Florida Gulf Coast University (FGCU) Library seeks applicants for an internship to staff Ask-A-Librarian, their online research help service. The FGCU Library internship provides current and recently graduated Library & Information Science students with hands-on experience providing research assistance in an academic library environment. Interns will receive training and support from a librarian supervisor to assist users through the Ask-A-Librarian chat reference service. Additionally, interns will work in collaboration with their supervisor to complete projects.
Job Description
Availability
Open until filled. Applications received by July 31, 2026 will receive full consideration.
Intern will work August 31, 2026 – April 30, 2027, with breaks between December 25, 2026 – January 1, 2027 and March 1 – March 5, 2027.
Compensation
$20 per hour
Schedule
Intern will need to commit to 12 hours a week of work time. This includes 12 hours of chat reference per week, M-F between 10am - 6pm. Upon hire, the intern can choose their own chat shifts but must keep the same hours each week; however, the intern may swap shifts with the other librarians or seek coverage when needed. Other activities will be assigned if chat traffic is low (no questions coming in).
Duties
- Provide research assistance to users via chat reference.
- Make referrals to the appropriate FGCU Librarian or staff member.
- Complete projects as assigned.
- Meet with supervisor and regularly attend department or other relevant team meetings.
Required Qualifications
- Must be currently enrolled in an ALA-accredited Master of Library & Information Science (MLIS) or equivalent program in the state of United States, or have graduated from an MLIS program within the past year and be a U.S. resident.
- Must be a Florida resident for the entire length of the internship.
- Demonstrated effective communication skills.
- Must have a computer and reliable Internet service.
Preferred Qualifications
- Coursework or experience in reference/research services.
- Ability to evaluate, understand, refer, and respond to research questions.
- Strong commitment to service.
Applicant Instructions
Please submit a cover letter, resume, and graduate transcripts (or letter of acceptance to graduate program). Questions can be forwarded to kreycraf@fgcu.edu.
FGCU is a State University System of Florida member and an Equal Opportunity and Equal Access employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.
Job Summary
Florida Gulf Coast University (FGCU) Library seeks applicants for an internship to staff Ask-A-Librarian, their online research help service. The FGCU Library internship provides current and recently graduated Library & Information Science students with hands-on experience providing research assistance in an academic library environment. Interns will receive training and support from a librarian supervisor to assist users through the Ask-A-Librarian chat reference service. Additionally, interns will work in collaboration with their supervisor to complete projects.
Job Description
Availability
Open until filled. Applications received by July 31, 2026 will receive full consideration.
Intern will work August 31, 2026 – April 30, 2027, with breaks between December 25, 2026 – January 1, 2027 and March 1 – March 5, 2027.
Compensation
$20 per hour
Schedule
Intern will need to commit to 12 hours a week of work time. This includes 12 hours of chat reference per week, M-F between 10am - 6pm. Upon hire, the intern can choose their own chat shifts but must keep the same hours each week; however, the intern may swap shifts with the other librarians or seek coverage when needed. Other activities will be assigned if chat traffic is low (no questions coming in).
Duties
- Provide research assistance to users via chat reference.
- Make referrals to the appropriate FGCU Librarian or staff member.
- Complete projects as assigned.
- Meet with supervisor and regularly attend department or other relevant team meetings.
Required Qualifications
- Must be currently enrolled in an ALA-accredited Master of Library & Information Science (MLIS) or equivalent program in the state of United States, or have graduated from an MLIS program within the past year and be a U.S. resident.
- Must be a Florida resident for the entire length of the internship.
- Demonstrated effective communication skills.
- Must have a computer and reliable Internet service.
Preferred Qualifications
- Coursework or experience in reference/research services.
- Ability to evaluate, understand, refer, and respond to research questions.
- Strong commitment to service.
Applicant Instructions
Please submit a cover letter, resume, and graduate transcripts (or letter of acceptance to graduate program). Questions can be forwarded to kreycraf@fgcu.edu.
FGCU is a State University System of Florida member and an Equal Opportunity and Equal Access employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding J-1 Visa Sponsorship as an Information Security Specialist
Document your cybersecurity credentials before applying
Compile role-specific credentials like CISSP, CEH, or CompTIA Security+ alongside your degree transcripts. Designated sponsors require evidence that your background directly aligns with the proposed training objectives in your J-1 visa application.
Target host employers with active security training programs
Prioritize organizations that already run structured internship or workforce development programs in cybersecurity. Employers accustomed to hosting J-1 exchange visitors understand the DS-2019 process and are far more likely to complete the required training plan documentation.
Search verified J-1-friendly roles on Migrate Mate
Filter by Information Security Specialist roles on Migrate Mate to identify U.S. employers whose hiring patterns align with exchange visitor programs. This cuts the guesswork out of cold-applying to companies unfamiliar with J-1 host requirements.
Clarify the two-year home residency rule early
Certain J-1 Trainee and Specialist placements trigger a two-year home-country residency requirement before you can apply for H-1B visa or a green card. Confirm with your designated sponsor whether your specific funding source or nationality subjects you to this condition before accepting an offer.
Align your training plan with O*NET task definitions
Designated sponsors use occupation data to validate that your proposed activities constitute genuine training. Referencing the O*NET profile for Information Security Analysts when drafting your training plan gives sponsors a recognized framework and speeds their review.
Verify host employer compliance status before signing
Ask your prospective host employer whether they are enrolled in E-Verify and whether they have hosted J-1 exchange visitors in a technical role before. Sponsors may decline to issue a DS-2019 if the host cannot demonstrate a compliant training environment.
Information Security Specialist J-1 Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Which J-1 program category fits an Information Security Specialist role?
The Trainee category applies if you have a degree in computer science, information security, or a related field and are within five years of graduation or have at least one year of outside work experience. The Specialist category is for professionals with substantial expertise in a specialized field who are not primarily seeking formal academic training. Your designated sponsor determines which category fits your background and the host employer's proposed activities.
Who actually sponsors my J-1 visa - the employer or a separate organization?
A U.S. Department of State-designated sponsor organization issues your DS-2019 form and acts as the official J-1 sponsor. The hiring company is your host employer, not your visa sponsor. Organizations like CIEE, Cultural Vistas, or AIPT handle compliance monitoring, training plan approval, and SEVIS reporting. The host employer provides the actual work placement and signs the training plan, but carries no direct sponsorship authority under immigration law.
How do I find U.S. employers open to hosting a J-1 Information Security Specialist?
Use Migrate Mate to search for Information Security Specialist roles with employers whose hiring history suggests familiarity with exchange visitor programs. Cold-applying broadly is inefficient because most employers have never hosted a J-1 visitor in a technical role. Targeting companies that already have structured training programs in cybersecurity or IT risk dramatically improves your response rate and simplifies the designated sponsor's host employer vetting process.
Does a J-1 Information Security Specialist placement trigger the two-year home residency requirement?
It depends on your funding source and country of nationality. If your exchange program is financed by your home government or the U.S. government, or if your country is on the Exchange Visitor Skills List, the two-year home residency requirement applies. This means you cannot apply for an H-1B visa or adjust status to a green card until you fulfill that requirement or obtain a waiver. Confirm your specific situation with the designated sponsor before accepting any offer.
What documents does a designated sponsor require to issue a DS-2019 for this role?
Sponsors typically require a detailed training plan outlining specific cybersecurity competencies you will develop, proof of your degree and professional credentials, an offer letter from the host employer, and evidence that the host has adequate supervision and facilities for structured training. Some sponsors also request that the host employer complete a site assessment or provide proof of E-Verify enrollment. Requirements vary by sponsor organization, so request their checklist early in the process.