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IT Support Technician roles in the U.S. are accessible to international candidates through J-1 visa sponsorship under the Intern or Trainee program category, depending on whether you're currently enrolled in school or within five years of graduation. A designated sponsor organization issues your DS-2019 after your host employer agrees to structured training.
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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 Support Technician
Align your degree field to the role
Your DS-2019 application requires a direct connection between your academic background and the IT Support Technician position. A degree in computer science, information systems, or a related technical field strengthens that link and reduces the chance your training plan gets rejected.
Distinguish Intern from Trainee eligibility early
Intern status applies if you're currently enrolled in a degree program outside the U.S. Trainee status fits if you graduated within the past five years. Applying under the wrong category delays your DS-2019 and may require restarting the process entirely.
Search for J-1-ready employers on Migrate Mate
Not every IT department is familiar with hosting J-1 visa exchange visitors. Use Migrate Mate to find U.S. employers whose roles are structured for international candidates, so you're targeting hosts already open to the program before you apply.
Ask employers about their training plan process
Before accepting an offer, confirm your host employer will complete a structured training plan outlining your duties, objectives, and supervision. Sponsors like CIEE or Cultural Vistas require this document before issuing a DS-2019, and incomplete submissions cause significant delays.
Check whether the role triggers the two-year rule
IT Support Technician positions funded by a government entity or tied to skills on the State Department's Exchange Visitor Skills List may trigger a two-year home residency requirement after your J-1 ends. Verify this with your designated sponsor before signing an offer.
Confirm your SEVIS record transfers if you change sponsors
If you switch from one designated sponsor to another mid-program, your Student and Exchange Visitor Information System (SEVIS) record must transfer correctly or your status lapses. Coordinate directly with both organizations in writing before your current DS-2019 expires.
IT Support Technician J-1 Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Which J-1 program category fits an IT Support Technician role?
Most IT Support Technician candidates qualify under the Intern or Trainee category. Intern applies if you're currently enrolled in a post-secondary program outside the U.S. Trainee applies if you graduated within the last five years and have relevant work experience. The distinction matters because each category has different maximum program lengths and training plan requirements set by the State Department.
Who actually sponsors my J-1 visa for an IT Support Technician job?
Your visa sponsor is a U.S. Department of State-designated organization, not your employer. Designated sponsors such as CIEE, Cultural Vistas, or AIPT issue your DS-2019 form, monitor your compliance, and sign off on your training plan. Your host employer provides the position and supervises your work, but they are not the legal sponsor and cannot issue a DS-2019 independently.
How do I find U.S. employers that will host a J-1 IT Support Technician?
Most general job boards don't filter by J-1 host eligibility, which wastes time when employers aren't familiar with the program. Migrate Mate lets you search for U.S. roles and employers specifically aligned with international candidates, so you can focus outreach on organizations already open to hosting J-1 exchange visitors in technical support positions.
Can an IT Support Technician role trigger the two-year home residency requirement?
Yes, it's possible. The two-year home residency requirement applies if your J-1 is funded by your home country or the U.S. government, or if your skills appear on the State Department's Exchange Visitor Skills List. IT and computing fields are included on that list for several countries. Your designated sponsor can confirm whether the requirement applies to your specific situation before you commit to an offer.
What does the training plan need to cover for an IT Support Technician J-1 position?
The training plan, typically a Form DS-7002 submitted through your designated sponsor, must detail the specific technical skills you'll develop, the phases of your training, your supervision structure, and how the experience connects to your field of study or prior work. For IT Support Technician roles, this usually means documenting exposure to help desk systems, troubleshooting protocols, network tools, and any vendor-specific platforms the host employer uses.