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IT Consultant roles in the United States are available to international professionals through J-1 visa sponsorship under the Trainee or Intern program categories, depending on your career stage. A U.S. Department of State-designated sponsor organization issues your DS-2019, while your consulting employer serves as the host. No lottery or annual cap applies.
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ATTENTION TO ALL APPLICANTS: WE DO NOT OFFER ANY REMOTE POSTIONS AT THE MOMENT. THOSE WHO DO NOT LIVE NEAR NYC AREA, DO NOT APPLY. THANK YOU FOR UNDERSTANDING.
ETech 7 is a Managed IT Service Provider (MSP) servicing business in New York. As a result of our increasing growth, we're seeking an intern who is looking to become an IT professional with a team player personality to help us stay ahead of the curve. You must be bright, articulate, responsible, dedicated and show initiative with a personal interest in your work (limited hand-holding). We can guarantee you a casual, fun, friendly and rewarding work environment along with an amazing opportunity to learn and advance your career.
This position consists of a generous amount of dealing with end users balanced by the benefit of being exposed to many different IT systems and technologies that businesses use. On any given day, you might be expected to accomplish a vast array of tasks from something as simple as resetting a password to configuring and managing servers and networks across multiple client sites. The variety of work will only be limited by your ability and desire to learn new things.
Opportunity to work in an entrepreneurial culture directly with senior management, whose experience ranges from launching new businesses to managing large teams. Potential full-time opportunities will be available for proven candidates.
Job Description
ETech 7 Inc. is seeking an information technology student for an internship position. The position’s main focus will be to support clients' end-user environment and infrastructure. Administration and support of the following systems will be the focus of the position:
- Support of Windows 10 operating system within Active Directory environment.
- Endpoint hardware and helpdesk support.
- Patch management systems.
- Endpoint imaging systems.
- Microsoft Office Desktop Suite.
- Microsoft Office 365 and Sharepoint Administration.
- Windows 2012, 2016 and 2019 servers.
- Enterprise endpoint protection tools.
- Microsoft Azure.
- Troubleshoot hardware and software issues and identify solutions.
- Perform inventory of systems and system components.
- Candidate will be assigned to incorporate IT best practices into business operation.
- Assist in all other aspects of IT infrastructure.
Qualifications
- Ability to handle confidential information with professionalism and diplomacy
- Ability to multitask and prioritize assignments
- Ability to work well with a team and under limited supervision in a fast-paced environment
- Currently enrolled in or recently graduated from college or university in a related field
- Must be able to learn, understand, and apply new technologies
- Must be legally eligible to work in the country in which the position is located
- Must pass a ten (10) year background check and pre-employment drug test
- Strong interpersonal and customer service skills
- Strong research, analytical, problem-solving and decision making capabilities
- Working knowledge of MS Office, namely Excel, Outlook, Word.
Additional Information
Time Commitment / GPA: Seeking Interns in the NYC area with a GPA of at least 3.3 that can work part-time during the school year and full-time during the summer.
You will receive an allowance every two weeks to cover transportation and food costs. In addition, compensation depends on experience and could always be negotiable after a performance evaluation on your third month.
Company Description
ATTENTION TO ALL APPLICANTS: WE DO NOT OFFER ANY REMOTE POSTIONS AT THE MOMENT. THOSE WHO DO NOT LIVE NEAR NYC AREA, DO NOT APPLY. THANK YOU FOR UNDERSTANDING.
ETech 7 is a Managed IT Service Provider (MSP) servicing business in New York. As a result of our increasing growth, we're seeking an intern who is looking to become an IT professional with a team player personality to help us stay ahead of the curve. You must be bright, articulate, responsible, dedicated and show initiative with a personal interest in your work (limited hand-holding). We can guarantee you a casual, fun, friendly and rewarding work environment along with an amazing opportunity to learn and advance your career.
This position consists of a generous amount of dealing with end users balanced by the benefit of being exposed to many different IT systems and technologies that businesses use. On any given day, you might be expected to accomplish a vast array of tasks from something as simple as resetting a password to configuring and managing servers and networks across multiple client sites. The variety of work will only be limited by your ability and desire to learn new things.
Opportunity to work in an entrepreneurial culture directly with senior management, whose experience ranges from launching new businesses to managing large teams. Potential full-time opportunities will be available for proven candidates.
Job Description
ETech 7 Inc. is seeking an information technology student for an internship position. The position’s main focus will be to support clients' end-user environment and infrastructure. Administration and support of the following systems will be the focus of the position:
- Support of Windows 10 operating system within Active Directory environment.
- Endpoint hardware and helpdesk support.
- Patch management systems.
- Endpoint imaging systems.
- Microsoft Office Desktop Suite.
- Microsoft Office 365 and Sharepoint Administration.
- Windows 2012, 2016 and 2019 servers.
- Enterprise endpoint protection tools.
- Microsoft Azure.
- Troubleshoot hardware and software issues and identify solutions.
- Perform inventory of systems and system components.
- Candidate will be assigned to incorporate IT best practices into business operation.
- Assist in all other aspects of IT infrastructure.
Qualifications
- Ability to handle confidential information with professionalism and diplomacy
- Ability to multitask and prioritize assignments
- Ability to work well with a team and under limited supervision in a fast-paced environment
- Currently enrolled in or recently graduated from college or university in a related field
- Must be able to learn, understand, and apply new technologies
- Must be legally eligible to work in the country in which the position is located
- Must pass a ten (10) year background check and pre-employment drug test
- Strong interpersonal and customer service skills
- Strong research, analytical, problem-solving and decision making capabilities
- Working knowledge of MS Office, namely Excel, Outlook, Word.
Additional Information
Time Commitment / GPA: Seeking Interns in the NYC area with a GPA of at least 3.3 that can work part-time during the school year and full-time during the summer.
You will receive an allowance every two weeks to cover transportation and food costs. In addition, compensation depends on experience and could always be negotiable after a performance evaluation on your third month.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding J-1 Visa Sponsorship as an IT Consultant
Align your credentials with specialty occupation standards
Before applying, confirm your IT degree and any certifications map clearly to the consulting subspecialty you're targeting. Sponsors evaluate whether your background justifies the training plan, so gaps between your degree field and the proposed role can delay DS-2019 issuance.
Build a training plan before your first interview
J-1 visa Trainee and Intern categories require a Form DS-7002 training plan specifying learning objectives, supervision, and milestones. Draft a realistic plan tied to your IT Consultant duties so host employers can review and sign it confidently from day one.
Target host employers with established J-1 experience
Use Migrate Mate to find IT Consultant roles at U.S. employers who have hosted J-1 participants before. Experienced host organizations understand the DS-7002 co-signature requirement and are less likely to withdraw an offer after discovering the compliance steps involved.
Verify your consulting role avoids displacing U.S. workers
DOL requires that J-1 Trainees and Interns not fill a position that is vacant due to a strike, layoff, or work stoppage. Before accepting an offer, confirm the host employer can document that your IT Consultant role is structured for training, not to replace a full-time hire.
Check the two-year home residency requirement early
IT Consultants whose training is funded by their home government or a U.S. government agency may be subject to a two-year home residency requirement under INA 212(e). Confirm your funding source with your designated sponsor before accepting an offer, since this requirement restricts future H-1B visa and green card eligibility.
Time your sponsor application around host employer timelines
Designated sponsors such as Cultural Vistas or AIPT process DS-2019 applications independently of the host employer's HR cycle. Submit your sponsor application as soon as the host signs the training plan, since sponsor processing can add three to six weeks before you can schedule a visa interview.
IT Consultant J-1 Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Which J-1 program category fits IT Consultant roles?
Most IT Consultants enter on the Trainee category if they have a degree and at least one year of relevant work experience outside the United States, or the Intern category if they are currently enrolled in a foreign degree program. The Trainee category allows up to 18 months of authorized training. The Intern category caps at 12 months. Your designated sponsor determines which category applies based on your background and the training plan.
Who actually sponsors my J-1 visa as an IT Consultant?
The visa sponsor is a U.S. Department of State-designated organization, not your consulting employer. The designated sponsor, such as Cultural Vistas, AIPT, or CIEE, reviews your training plan, issues the DS-2019 certificate of eligibility, and monitors your compliance throughout the program. Your consulting employer is the host organization. They sign the DS-7002 training plan and supervise your day-to-day work, but they do not issue immigration documents or hold sponsor status.
How do I find IT Consultant host employers open to J-1 participants?
Search on Migrate Mate to identify U.S. employers posting IT Consultant roles that align with J-1 sponsorship. Most general job platforms do not filter by J-1 compatibility, and many employers are unfamiliar with the DS-7002 training plan requirement until late in the hiring process. Targeting employers who have hosted J-1 participants before shortens the negotiation significantly.
Can I transition from J-1 Trainee status to an H-1B after my program ends?
You can apply for H-1B sponsorship after your J-1 program ends, but only if you are not subject to the two-year home residency requirement under INA 212(e). IT Consultants whose training was funded by a foreign government or a U.S. government agency are typically subject to this bar and must return home, obtain a waiver, or fulfill the two years before USCIS can approve an H-1B change of status.
Does my IT Consultant training plan need to reflect real learning objectives?
Yes. USCIS and DOL scrutinize DS-7002 training plans closely for IT roles because the category is occasionally misused to fill operational headcount rather than provide genuine training. Your training plan must outline phase-by-phase learning objectives, specific skills being acquired, supervision structure, and measurable outcomes. Plans that simply list job duties without training milestones are routinely rejected by designated sponsors before the DS-2019 is ever issued.