J-1 Visa Machine Learning Jobs

Machine learning roles in the United States are accessible to international professionals through the J-1 visa, most commonly under the Research Scholar or Trainee program category. Designated sponsor organizations issue your DS-2019 and oversee compliance, while your host employer provides the work placement. Finding a host that actively supports J-1 sponsorship is the first step.

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Open Jobs217+
Top Visa TypeJ-1
Work Type75% On-site
Median Salary$52K
Top LocationSan Jose, CA
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Micron Idaho Semiconductor Manufacturing (Triton)
Intern - Validation Strategy AI/ML
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Intern - Validation Strategy AI/ML
Micron Idaho Semiconductor Manufacturing (Triton)
San Jose, California
Software Engineering
Data Science & Analytics
AI (Artificial Intelligence)
ML (Machine Learning)
Data Science
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pSemi
Intern, AI/ML Software Engineer
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Intern, AI/ML Software Engineer
pSemi
San Diego, California
Software Engineering
Data Science & Analytics
AI (Artificial Intelligence)
ML (Machine Learning)
Data Science
Backend Engineering
$32/hr - $58/hr
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Bachelor's
501-1,000

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Adobe
AI/ML Intern - Machine Learning Engineer
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AI/ML Intern - Machine Learning Engineer
Adobe
San Jose, California
Data Science & Analytics
Software Engineering
Data Science
AI (Artificial Intelligence)
ML (Machine Learning)
Revenue Operations & Enablement
$45/hr - $55/hr
Hybrid
Bachelor's
10,000+

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EnerSys
Graduate ML Engineering Intern
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Graduate ML Engineering Intern
EnerSys
Reading, Pennsylvania
Data Science & Analytics
Software Engineering
Data Engineering
Data Science
AI (Artificial Intelligence)
ML (Machine Learning)
$35/hr - $40/hr
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Master's
10,000+

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Pinterest, Inc.
Master's Fall Machine Learning Internship (ATG - Visual Search)
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Pinterest, Inc.
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Master's Fall Machine Learning Internship (ATG - Visual Search)
Pinterest, Inc.
San Francisco, California
Software Engineering
Data Science & Analytics
AI (Artificial Intelligence)
ML (Machine Learning)
Data Science
$132,000 - $132,000/yr
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Master's

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Tips for Finding J-1 Visa Sponsorship in Machine Learning

Align your credentials with specialty occupation standards

Machine learning roles typically require a graduate degree in computer science, statistics, or a closely related field. Document your degree equivalency and any published research before approaching host employers, since designated sponsors assess academic fit when issuing the DS-2019.

Target research institutions and national laboratories first

Universities, federally funded research centers, and national laboratories frequently host J-1 Research Scholars for machine learning work. These institutions have established relationships with designated sponsors and experience navigating DS-2019 paperwork, reducing friction during the offer stage.

Search Migrate Mate to find J-1-receptive employers

Use Migrate Mate to filter machine learning roles at employers with documented international hiring activity. Host employers already familiar with J-1 program requirements move faster through the training plan and DS-2019 coordination process than employers encountering it for the first time.

Prepare a detailed training plan before negotiations

Designated sponsors require a structured training plan outlining learning objectives, supervision arrangements, and milestones for Trainee and Intern category applicants. Draft a role-specific plan covering ML frameworks, project phases, and mentor details before your host employer submits it for approval.

Verify whether your role triggers the two-year home residency requirement

Some J-1 participants, particularly those funded by their home government or filling skills on the DOS Exchange Visitor Skills List, must return home for two years before changing status. Confirm your country and funding source status with your designated sponsor before accepting an offer.

Confirm prevailing wage compliance with your host employer

Your host employer must pay at least the prevailing wage for the machine learning role and location, as determined by DOL standards. Cross-check the offered rate against the OFLC Wage Search and O*NET occupation data for your specific job title before finalizing your compensation agreement.

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Machine Learning J-1 Visa: Frequently Asked Questions

Which J-1 program category fits a machine learning professional?

It depends on your career stage. Current university students pursuing ML internships typically qualify under the Intern category. Early-career professionals with a degree but limited U.S. experience generally fall under the Trainee category. Researchers, postdocs, and faculty engaged in ML research at universities or institutions qualify under Research Scholar, which is the most common path for advanced machine learning work.

Who actually sponsors my J-1 visa for a machine learning role?

The visa sponsor is a U.S. Department of State-designated organization, not your employer. Organizations such as IIE, CIEE, Cultural Vistas, and AIPT administer the program, issue your DS-2019, and monitor compliance. Your hiring employer is the host. The host and the designated sponsor are separate entities with distinct responsibilities in the J-1 process.

How do I find U.S. employers open to hosting J-1 machine learning professionals?

Migrate Mate lets you search machine learning roles at employers with a history of international hiring, making it easier to identify host organizations already familiar with J-1 program logistics. Targeting employers who have hosted J-1 participants before reduces the time spent educating HR teams about DS-2019 requirements and training plan approval processes.

Does the two-year home residency requirement apply to machine learning roles?

It can, depending on your situation. If your home government or a U.S. government agency funded your exchange program, or if your home country lists your occupation on the DOS Exchange Visitor Skills List, you may be subject to the two-year home country physical presence requirement before you can change status or obtain an immigrant visa. Confirm your specific circumstances with your designated sponsor early in the process.

What documents does a machine learning professional need before a designated sponsor can issue the DS-2019?

You'll typically need proof of degree or enrollment, evidence of English proficiency, a detailed training plan co-developed with your host employer, proof of health insurance meeting DOS minimum coverage requirements, and financial documentation showing you can support yourself. For Research Scholar applicants, a CV and publications list are usually required. Your designated sponsor will provide a checklist specific to your program category.

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