J-1 Visa Management Internship Jobs

Management Internship positions in the U.S. are available to current students and recent graduates through the J-1 Intern program category, which requires sponsorship from a State Department-designated organization. Your host employer provides the practical training experience while a designated sponsor issues your DS-2019 and oversees program compliance.

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Open Jobs298+
Top Visa TypeJ-1
Work Type92% On-site
Top LocationNew York, NY
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Turner & Townsend
Construction Program Management - Internship 2026
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Construction Program Management - Internship 2026
Turner & Townsend
San Francisco, California
Project & Program Management
Construction Management
Project Management
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Intellihot
Purchasing & Inventory Management Internship
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Purchasing & Inventory Management Internship
Intellihot
Galesburg, Illinois
Procurement & Supply Chain
Procurement & Purchasing
Supply Chain
$20/hr
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Davey Tree
Solar Vegetation Management Internship
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Solar Vegetation Management Internship
Davey Tree
Albion, Michigan
$20/hr
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None
10,000+

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Madden Brothers
Recreation Management Internship
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Recreation Management Internship
Madden Brothers
Brainerd, Minnesota
Customer Service & Support
Events & Tourism
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Event Planning
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International Rescue Committee
Extended Case Management Internship
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International Rescue Committee
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Extended Case Management Internship
International Rescue Committee
Salt Lake City, Utah
Allied Health
Customer Service & Support
Social Work & Counseling
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Tips for Finding J-1 Visa Sponsorship in Management Internship

Document your training objectives before applying

Your designated sponsor requires a detailed Training or Internship Placement Plan (DS-7002) before issuing your DS-2019. Draft specific management competencies you intend to develop, including team leadership, budgeting, or operations functions, so host employers can sign off quickly.

Verify host employers have J-1 hosting history

Search Migrate Mate to identify U.S. employers that have previously hosted J-1 interns in management-track roles. Companies unfamiliar with the DS-7002 requirement or USIA regulations often stall offers, so prior hosting experience signals a smoother onboarding process.

Target roles with structured rotational programs

Designated sponsors scrutinize whether the internship genuinely develops management skills across multiple functions. Prioritize positions that rotate through operations, finance, and project coordination rather than single-department placements, which are harder to justify under J-1 Intern program objectives.

Confirm your enrollment or graduation timing fits the Intern category

The J-1 Intern category requires you to be currently enrolled in a degree program or to have graduated within 12 months. If you're past that window, you likely qualify under the Trainee category instead, which carries different program duration limits and sponsor requirements.

Clarify the two-year home residency requirement early

Some J-1 participants are subject to a two-year home-country residency requirement before changing to H-1B or certain other statuses. Check whether your country of citizenship or the funding source of your exchange triggers this rule before accepting a host employer's offer.

Align your offer letter with sponsor compliance expectations

Before countersigning any offer, confirm the host employer agrees to pay you no less than the applicable prevailing wage for your role and location. Your designated sponsor will verify compensation against DOL standards when reviewing the DS-7002 during the pre-placement approval stage.

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Management Internship J-1 Visa: Frequently Asked Questions

Which J-1 program category applies to management internship roles?

Most management internship placements fall under the J-1 Intern category, which is available to individuals currently enrolled in a foreign degree program or who graduated within the past 12 months. If you have already graduated and have at least one year of relevant work experience, the J-1 Trainee category may apply instead. Each category has different maximum program durations and sponsor eligibility criteria.

Who actually sponsors my J-1 visa for a management internship?

Your visa sponsor is a U.S. Department of State-designated organization, such as Cultural Vistas, CIEE, or AIPT, not your host employer. The designated sponsor issues your DS-2019, approves your Training or Internship Placement Plan, and monitors your compliance throughout the program. Your host employer provides the management training experience but does not hold sponsoring authority under State Department regulations.

How do I find U.S. employers open to hosting J-1 management interns?

Use Migrate Mate to search for U.S. employers that have demonstrated openness to J-1 exchange visitors in management-related roles. Because host employers must sign a DS-7002 and coordinate with a designated sponsor, targeting companies with prior J-1 hosting experience significantly reduces delays between an offer and your program approval.

What is the DS-7002 and why does it matter for getting placed?

The DS-7002 is the Training or Internship Placement Plan that your host employer and designated sponsor must complete before your DS-2019 is issued. It specifies the management competencies you'll develop, the supervision structure, and how each phase of the internship ties to your educational background. Employers unfamiliar with this form frequently delay or withdraw offers, so confirming their willingness to complete it early is essential.

Can I extend my J-1 management internship or change employers mid-program?

Extensions are possible within the maximum program duration for your category, but they require your designated sponsor's approval and an updated DS-7002 reflecting the new training objectives. Changing host employers mid-program also requires sponsor authorization and cannot be done unilaterally. If the new employer has no prior J-1 hosting relationship, the sponsor will need to vet them before approving the transfer. Migrate Mate can help you identify alternative host employers if your original placement falls through.

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