J-1 Visa Intern Jobs
Intern positions in the United States are available to current students and recent graduates through the J-1 visa Intern program category, which requires sponsorship from a U.S. Department of State-designated organization such as CIEE, Cultural Vistas, or IIE. Your host employer provides the work experience while the designated sponsor issues your DS-2019 and manages your program compliance.
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The intern will provide support to the designated team by assisting with various tasks and projects. This is a temporary position aimed at providing practical experience and exposure to managed care and healthcare environments.
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE
Currently pursuing a degree at a high education institution or recently graduated. Strong written and verbal communication skills. Proficient in using computer applications, including Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint). Excellent organizational and time management skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks effectively. Detail-oriented and able to maintain a high level of accuracy in work. Demonstrated ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment. Willingness to learn, take initiative, and adapt to changing priorities.
LOCATION
12238 Silicon Drive, San Antonio, TX, United States
JOB SCHEDULE
PRN
JOB SHIFT
Day Shift
SALARY RANGE
$17.55 - $19.25
JOB ID
00074542
POST DATE
May. 27, 2026
POSITION SUMMARY/RESPONSIBILITIES
The intern will provide support to the designated team by assisting with various tasks and projects. This is a temporary position aimed at providing practical experience and exposure to managed care and healthcare environments.
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE
Currently pursuing a degree at a high education institution or recently graduated. Strong written and verbal communication skills. Proficient in using computer applications, including Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint). Excellent organizational and time management skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks effectively. Detail-oriented and able to maintain a high level of accuracy in work. Demonstrated ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment. Willingness to learn, take initiative, and adapt to changing priorities.
LOCATION
12238 Silicon Drive, San Antonio, TX, United States
JOB SCHEDULE
PRN
JOB SHIFT
Day Shift
SALARY RANGE
$17.55 - $19.25
JOB ID
00074542
POST DATE
May. 27, 2026
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding J-1 Visa Sponsorship as an Intern
Confirm your J-1 Intern category eligibility
The J-1 Intern category is restricted to students currently enrolled in a degree program outside the U.S. or graduates within 12 months of completing their degree. Document your enrollment or graduation date before approaching any designated sponsor.
Match your internship to your field of study
Designated sponsors require a demonstrable connection between your internship duties and your academic major. A training plan that strays outside your field of study will be rejected, so align your job search to roles that map directly to your coursework.
Search Migrate Mate to find J-1 receptive employers
Use Migrate Mate to identify U.S. employers in your field who have a track record of hosting international interns. Targeting hosts already familiar with J-1 compliance requirements cuts the time between offer and DS-2019 issuance significantly.
Secure a written training plan before applying
Your designated sponsor will require a completed Training/Internship Placement Plan (Form DS-7002) signed by your host employer. Negotiate the plan's week-by-week structure with your hiring manager before the sponsor can process your program documents.
Verify your host's eligibility to participate
Not every employer can host a J-1 intern. Host organizations must provide a bona fide work setting and cannot use J-1 interns to displace U.S. workers. Confirm with your chosen designated sponsor that your prospective employer meets these structural requirements before accepting an offer.
Plan around the 30-day grace period after your program ends
After your J-1 program end date, you have a 30-day grace period to depart the U.S. or change status. Factor this window into your program timeline so your internship end date, sponsor close-out, and any travel plans align without a status gap.
Intern J-1 Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Which J-1 program category covers intern positions?
The J-1 Intern category is designed specifically for current post-secondary students and recent graduates completing a program of study outside the United States. It covers structured, field-relevant internships lasting up to 12 months. A separate category, J-1 Trainee, applies to early-career professionals who have already completed their degree and have at least one year of relevant work experience.
Who actually sponsors my J-1 visa as an intern?
Your J-1 visa sponsor is a U.S. Department of State-designated sponsor organization, such as CIEE, Cultural Vistas, IIE, or AIPT, not your employer. The employer is your host organization and provides the work placement, but the designated sponsor issues your DS-2019 form, monitors your program compliance, and communicates with the State Department throughout your stay.
Does the J-1 Intern category carry the two-year home residency requirement?
It can. The two-year home-country physical presence requirement applies when your program is financed by your home government or the U.S. government, or when your skill set appears on your home country's Exchange Visitor Skills List. Review your DS-2019 for a 212(e) notation and check with your designated sponsor before making any plans to change status or apply for an immigrant visa.
How do I find U.S. employers open to hosting a J-1 intern?
Many employers are unfamiliar with the J-1 host process, so targeting those already comfortable with international program participants saves time. Use Migrate Mate to search for roles and employers aligned with J-1 sponsorship. Once you've identified a target employer, your next step is to confirm which designated sponsor organization (e.g. CIEE, Cultural Vistas) they work with - but always start with the employer search, not the sponsor.
Can I work for any employer as a J-1 intern, or am I restricted to the organization on my DS-2019?
You are legally authorized to work only at the specific host organization listed on your DS-2019 and only in the role and location described in your Training/Internship Placement Plan. Any change in employer, worksite, or job duties requires an amended DS-2019 from your designated sponsor before you begin the new assignment. Working outside these parameters violates your J-1 status.