J-1 Visa NP Jobs
NP roles in the United States are available to international healthcare professionals through the J-1 visa under the Exchange Visitor Program, typically via the Research Scholar, Specialist, or Clinical Trainee categories depending on your qualifications and program structure. Finding a host employer that works with a State Department-designated sponsor is the first step toward securing sponsorship and a DS-2019.
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Keysight is at the forefront of technology innovation, delivering breakthroughs and trusted insights in electronic design, simulation, prototyping, test, manufacturing, and optimization. Our ~15,000 employees create world-class solutions in communications, 5G, automotive, energy, quantum, aerospace, defense, and semiconductor markets for customers in over 100 countries. Learn more about what we do.
Our award-winning culture embraces a bold vision of where technology can take us and a passion for tackling challenging problems with industry-first solutions. We believe that when people feel a sense of belonging, they can be more creative, innovative, and thrive at all points in their careers.
This intern position is located at Keysight's corporate headquarters in Santa Rosa, CA, in the heart of California’s beautiful wine country. Sonoma County has a rich array of local outdoor and cultural activities and ready access to the mountains, the coast, or the city. No matter your passion, it’s a great place to live and work. It is also the home of the Technology Order Fulfillment (TOF) U.S Operations’ New Product Introduction (NPI) Engineering teams.
Our NPI teams are multi-disciplinary, involving electrical, software, and mechanical engineers. As a NPI hardware intern, you will apply your Electrical Engineering skills to a variety of focused hands-on projects! You will be part of a product development team that collaborates closely with cross functional teams to design, develop, and test our handheld analyzers. This is your opportunity to join a team that's bringing new products and technologies to the market faster and more efficiently than ever before!
Responsibilities
There is a variety of responsibilities you may be assigned, including:
- Develop test software for test automation, measurement, and data collection
- Manage instrument hardware and the measurement, characterization, and calibration processes used during the NPI development phase and into production
- Create technical documentation
- Provide engineering support for high frequency measurements
- Use statistics to analyze data and processes
- Work on continuous project improvement (CPI) for current production products
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Currently pursuing a BS or MS in Electrical Engineering or equivalent
- Strong technical writing capability and solid communication skills
- Excellent teamwork skills, commitment to task, creativity in problem solving
- Work collaboratively to solve difficult technical problems and ability to work independently to deliver results with little direct supervision
- Ability to deliver results under schedule pressure
- Ability to work in a collaborative environment across multiple production areas
- Knowledge of MS Office skills (Excel, Word, and Outlook)
COMPENSATION
CA Pay Range: USD $32.03-$34.49/ hr
Keysight is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Keysight Technologies Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other protected categories under all applicable laws.
INTRODUCTION
Keysight is at the forefront of technology innovation, delivering breakthroughs and trusted insights in electronic design, simulation, prototyping, test, manufacturing, and optimization. Our ~15,000 employees create world-class solutions in communications, 5G, automotive, energy, quantum, aerospace, defense, and semiconductor markets for customers in over 100 countries. Learn more about what we do.
Our award-winning culture embraces a bold vision of where technology can take us and a passion for tackling challenging problems with industry-first solutions. We believe that when people feel a sense of belonging, they can be more creative, innovative, and thrive at all points in their careers.
This intern position is located at Keysight's corporate headquarters in Santa Rosa, CA, in the heart of California’s beautiful wine country. Sonoma County has a rich array of local outdoor and cultural activities and ready access to the mountains, the coast, or the city. No matter your passion, it’s a great place to live and work. It is also the home of the Technology Order Fulfillment (TOF) U.S Operations’ New Product Introduction (NPI) Engineering teams.
Our NPI teams are multi-disciplinary, involving electrical, software, and mechanical engineers. As a NPI hardware intern, you will apply your Electrical Engineering skills to a variety of focused hands-on projects! You will be part of a product development team that collaborates closely with cross functional teams to design, develop, and test our handheld analyzers. This is your opportunity to join a team that's bringing new products and technologies to the market faster and more efficiently than ever before!
Responsibilities
There is a variety of responsibilities you may be assigned, including:
- Develop test software for test automation, measurement, and data collection
- Manage instrument hardware and the measurement, characterization, and calibration processes used during the NPI development phase and into production
- Create technical documentation
- Provide engineering support for high frequency measurements
- Use statistics to analyze data and processes
- Work on continuous project improvement (CPI) for current production products
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Currently pursuing a BS or MS in Electrical Engineering or equivalent
- Strong technical writing capability and solid communication skills
- Excellent teamwork skills, commitment to task, creativity in problem solving
- Work collaboratively to solve difficult technical problems and ability to work independently to deliver results with little direct supervision
- Ability to deliver results under schedule pressure
- Ability to work in a collaborative environment across multiple production areas
- Knowledge of MS Office skills (Excel, Word, and Outlook)
COMPENSATION
CA Pay Range: USD $32.03-$34.49/ hr
Keysight is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Keysight Technologies Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other protected categories under all applicable laws.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding J-1 Visa Sponsorship in NP
Verify your NP credentials meet U.S. licensure standards
Most host employers require NCLEX-RN passage and state NP licensure before they'll engage a designated sponsor. Confirm your nursing board's credential recognition policy early, as foreign transcript evaluations through CGFNS can take several weeks.
Distinguish Trainee from Specialist category eligibility
NPs within five years of their degree typically qualify under the Trainee category, capped at 18 months. Those with longer post-graduate experience pursuing advanced clinical education may fit the Specialist category instead. Ask prospective host employers which category their sponsoring organization supports.
Target health systems with existing Exchange Visitor programs
Academic medical centers and federally qualified health centers are far more likely to have established relationships with State Department-designated sponsors. Use Migrate Mate to filter NP roles at institutions that have structured J-1 host agreements already in place.
Get the training plan signed before your DS-2019 is issued
The designated sponsor, not your host employer, issues the DS-2019, but the training plan must be co-signed by both parties first. Delays almost always stem from the host failing to return the signed plan on time, so build two weeks of buffer into your start-date negotiations.
Clarify two-year home residency requirement exposure upfront
J-1 NPs funded by their home government, or working in a U.S. government-designated shortage area, may be subject to the two-year home residency requirement. Determine this before accepting an offer, since it affects any subsequent H-1B or green card pathway from the same role.
Confirm the host employer's USCIS compliance obligations
J-1 host employers must maintain accurate records, respond to monitoring visits from the designated sponsor, and report any material changes in your training program. Ask HR to confirm these responsibilities are documented, as gaps in compliance can trigger DS-2019 revocation mid-program.
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Find NP JobsNP J-1 Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Which J-1 program category typically applies to NP roles?
It depends on your experience level and program structure. NPs pursuing structured post-graduate clinical training within five years of their degree usually fall under the Trainee category, which allows up to 18 months. Those with more advanced credentials conducting specialized clinical or research work may qualify under the Specialist or Research Scholar category. Your designated sponsor determines the final category based on your documented training objectives.
Who actually sponsors the J-1 visa for an NP, the hospital or a separate organization?
The hiring hospital or clinic is the host employer, not the visa sponsor. The J-1 visa sponsor is a U.S. Department of State-designated organization, such as ECFMG, Cultural Vistas, or another approved body, that issues the DS-2019 form and oversees program compliance. The host employer must have a formal agreement with one of these designated sponsors before your exchange visitor status can be activated.
Can an NP on a J-1 visa transition to an H-1B or green card afterward?
Potentially, but the two-year home residency requirement can block that path if it applies to you. NPs whose J-1 program was funded by their home government or who worked in a designated shortage area are typically subject to this requirement and must return home for two years, or obtain a waiver, before changing to H-1B or adjusting status. Confirm your waiver exposure before accepting any J-1 role.
How do I find NP host employers that already work with J-1 designated sponsors?
Use Migrate Mate to search NP roles filtered by J-1 sponsorship alignment. Academic medical centers, teaching hospitals, and federally qualified health centers are the most common host employer types because they maintain existing relationships with designated sponsors. Targeting these institutions directly reduces the risk of an employer who is unfamiliar with the DS-2019 process declining to participate mid-hire.
Does the J-1 Trainee category allow NPs to provide direct patient care?
The Trainee program is structured around education and training, not independent clinical practice. NPs under the Trainee category can participate in supervised clinical activities as part of a formal training plan, but the program must be designed primarily around skill development, not service delivery. Host employers and designated sponsors review training plans carefully to ensure they meet this distinction, since programs oriented toward filling staffing needs can be rejected.
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