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Internship positions in the United States are available to current students and recent graduates under the J-1 Intern program category, which requires sponsorship from a U.S. Department of State-designated organization. Your host employer provides the training opportunity while a designated sponsor issues your DS-2019 and manages program compliance.
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Lessen is now taking applications for our Summer Internship Program!
ABOUT Lessen
Lessen is the tech-enabled, end-to-end property service provider that is transforming how commercial and residential real estate services are delivered and managed at scale. Lessen’s technology platform provides data-driven insights that unlock key growth opportunities for the entire real estate ecosystem—including investors, owners, managers, and service providers. The company leverages a network of over 30,000 vetted, qualified vendors (Lessen Affiliates) serving clients with over 1 million properties and completing more than 3.5 million work orders annually across an expanding range of services. Lessen, LLC is a venture-backed, privately held company with offices in Scottsdale and Chicago.
PROGRAM OVERVIEW
The Lessen 2026 Summer Internship Program is a 6-week, paid experience designed for high-potential students seeking real-world exposure to business innovation. Interns will work in small, collaborative teams, receive mentorship from senior leaders, and develop solutions tied directly to Lessen’s strategic priorities. This is not a traditional internship—participants will act as builders and problem-solvers, working to develop and commercialize new, revenue-generating initiatives leveraging Lessen’s platform, vendor network, and AI capabilities.
WHY JOIN LESSEN?
- Accelerate Innovation: Work on real business opportunities that internal teams don’t have capacity to pursue
- Hands-On AI Exposure: Apply AI concepts to real-world use cases
- Executive Access: Engage directly with senior leadership and mentors
- Collaborative Culture: Be part of a high-energy, team-driven experience
PROGRAM DETAILS
- Duration: 6 weeks (June – July 2026)
- Schedule: ~30 hours per week
LOCATION:
Scottsdale, AZ or Chicago, IL
Travel & lodging provided as needed
WHO SHOULD APPLY?
We are seeking junior/senior undergraduates or recent graduates with interest in:
- Product / Technology / Engineering
- Finance / Accounting
- Marketing / Business
- Legal
Ideal candidates are:
- Curious, analytical, and entrepreneurial
- Strong problem-solvers with a bias for action
- Comfortable working in a fast-paced, collaborative environment
INTRODUCTION
Lessen is now taking applications for our Summer Internship Program!
ABOUT Lessen
Lessen is the tech-enabled, end-to-end property service provider that is transforming how commercial and residential real estate services are delivered and managed at scale. Lessen’s technology platform provides data-driven insights that unlock key growth opportunities for the entire real estate ecosystem—including investors, owners, managers, and service providers. The company leverages a network of over 30,000 vetted, qualified vendors (Lessen Affiliates) serving clients with over 1 million properties and completing more than 3.5 million work orders annually across an expanding range of services. Lessen, LLC is a venture-backed, privately held company with offices in Scottsdale and Chicago.
PROGRAM OVERVIEW
The Lessen 2026 Summer Internship Program is a 6-week, paid experience designed for high-potential students seeking real-world exposure to business innovation. Interns will work in small, collaborative teams, receive mentorship from senior leaders, and develop solutions tied directly to Lessen’s strategic priorities. This is not a traditional internship—participants will act as builders and problem-solvers, working to develop and commercialize new, revenue-generating initiatives leveraging Lessen’s platform, vendor network, and AI capabilities.
WHY JOIN LESSEN?
- Accelerate Innovation: Work on real business opportunities that internal teams don’t have capacity to pursue
- Hands-On AI Exposure: Apply AI concepts to real-world use cases
- Executive Access: Engage directly with senior leadership and mentors
- Collaborative Culture: Be part of a high-energy, team-driven experience
PROGRAM DETAILS
- Duration: 6 weeks (June – July 2026)
- Schedule: ~30 hours per week
LOCATION:
Scottsdale, AZ or Chicago, IL
Travel & lodging provided as needed
WHO SHOULD APPLY?
We are seeking junior/senior undergraduates or recent graduates with interest in:
- Product / Technology / Engineering
- Finance / Accounting
- Marketing / Business
- Legal
Ideal candidates are:
- Curious, analytical, and entrepreneurial
- Strong problem-solvers with a bias for action
- Comfortable working in a fast-paced, collaborative environment
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding J-1 Visa Sponsorship in Internship
Confirm your Intern category eligibility first
The J-1 Intern category is reserved for degree-seeking students enrolled in a foreign university or recent graduates within 12 months of graduation. Verify your enrollment or graduation date before applying to host employers, since mismatched status disqualifies your DS-2019 application.
Build a training plan before contacting employers
Every J-1 internship requires a signed Training or Internship Placement Plan (Form DS-7002). Draft a learning objective outline that maps your field of study to specific skills the internship develops, so host employers can sign off without delay.
Target employers experienced with J-1 host agreements
Not every employer willing to hire an intern understands the J-1 host agreement process. Search Migrate Mate to filter internship roles at organizations that have already navigated J-1 hosting requirements, reducing the risk of an employer backing out mid-process.
Understand 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 United States or change status. Plan your last internship week and travel accordingly, and confirm your program end date on your DS-2019 before your start date to avoid a mismatch.
Check whether your category carries the two-year home residency requirement
Some J-1 participants are subject to a two-year home-country return requirement under INA Section 212(e). Government funding, skills-list designation, or exchange-visitor agreements determine this. Your designated sponsor will note it on your DS-2019, and USCIS handles any waiver requests.
Verify that your internship falls within permitted fields
J-1 Intern placements must be in a field directly related to your degree program. DOL and your designated sponsor will review the DS-7002 to confirm alignment. Internships in casual hospitality or unskilled labor roles will not satisfy this occupational-field requirement.
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Find Internship JobsInternship J-1 Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Which J-1 program category applies to internship positions?
Current students and recent graduates (within 12 months of graduation) use the J-1 Intern category. This is distinct from the J-1 Trainee category, which is for professionals with at least one year of post-degree work experience. Choosing the wrong category invalidates your DS-2019, so confirm your enrollment or graduation status with your designated sponsor before the host employer signs the training plan.
Who sponsors the J-1 visa for an internship, the employer or a separate organization?
Your host employer is not your visa sponsor. A U.S. Department of State-designated sponsor organization issues your DS-2019 and holds legal responsibility for your program compliance. Organizations like CIEE, Cultural Vistas, and AIPT serve this administration role. Your host employer signs the training plan and provides the internship, but the designated sponsor manages the visa paperwork throughout your stay.
How do I find internship host employers that are comfortable with J-1 requirements?
Many employers that post internships are unfamiliar with the J-1 host agreement and DS-7002 process, which can cause delays or withdrawals. Migrate Mate lets you search specifically for roles at organizations that have prior experience with J-1 exchange visitors, helping you focus your applications on employers already set up to move quickly through the hosting process.
Can I extend my J-1 internship if the host employer wants to keep me longer?
Extensions are possible within the maximum program duration, which is 12 months for the J-1 Intern category. Your designated sponsor must approve and reissue your DS-2019 before the current end date passes. The extension must remain in the same field as your original training plan, and you need to still meet the student or recent-graduate eligibility requirement at the time of extension.
Does the J-1 Intern category require me to return home after the program?
Not automatically. The two-year home-country residency requirement under INA Section 212(e) applies based on government funding, whether your home country lists your skill on an exchange-visitor skills list, or bilateral agreements. Your designated sponsor will indicate on your DS-2019 whether the requirement applies. If it does, you must fulfill it or obtain a waiver through USCIS before applying for certain other U.S. visa statuses.
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