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Quality Assurance Auditor roles in the U.S. are accessible to international professionals through J-1 visa sponsorship, most commonly under the Trainee category for early-career auditors or the Intern category for current students. Designated sponsors issue the DS-2019 and oversee your training plan with the host employer.
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We are looking for highly motivated students to work up to 19 hours/week in the University Support Services QA/Release Management group within the University Information Technology department. Work duties will include quality assurance testing, test automation scripting/development, SDLC and Agile process support and IT project coordination.
Students at this level will do their work under the direction of more experienced UIT-USS staff members. This position provides IT Quality Assurance support to the general university community for mission critical application services.
University Information Technology, the central IT service provider for campus, reports to the Chief Information Officer and is responsible for many of the University of Utah’s most critical common IT resources including the campus network; the Campus Information Services (CIS) portal; UMail, telephone, and online collaboration services; high performance and research computing; information security; teaching and learning technologies; software licensing; and a host of other systems and applications.
Responsibilities
The incumbent will work on various technical activities such as troubleshooting issues, writing test plans and developing test scripts, creating, maintaining and running automated tests on various University systems and applications, coordinating project work, helping with release management, developing and maintain documentation for various IT processes and procedures.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
PREFERENCES
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
The University is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems (“URS”). Eligible new hires with prior URS service, may elect to enroll in URS if they make the election before they become eligible for retirement (usually the first day of work). Contact Human Resources at (801) 581-7447 for information. Individuals who previously retired and are receiving monthly retirement benefits from URS are subject to URS’ post-retirement rules and restrictions. Please contact Utah Retirement Systems at (801) 366-7770 or (800) 695-4877 or University Human Resource Management at (801) 581-7447 if you have questions regarding the post-retirement rules.
This position may require the successful completion of a criminal background check and/or drug screen.
The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education.
Veterans’ preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities.
Consistent with state and federal law, the University of Utah does not discriminate based upon race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information, or protected veteran’s status. The University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the education program or activity that it operates, as required by Title IX and 34 CFR part 106. The requirement not to discriminate in education programs or activities extends to admission and employment. Inquiries about the application of Title IX and its regulations may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, to the Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, or both.
To request a reasonable accommodation for a disability or if you or someone you know has experienced discrimination or sexual misconduct including sexual harassment, you may contact the Director/Title IX Coordinator in the Office of Equal Opportunity and Title IX (OEO). More information, including the Director/Title IX Coordinator’s office address, electronic mail address, and telephone number can be located at the: University of Utah Non-Discrimination page.
Online reports may be submitted at https://oeo.utah.edu
https://publicsafety.utah.edu/safetyreport/ This report includes statistics about criminal offenses, hate crimes, arrests and referrals for disciplinary action, and Violence Against Women Act offenses. They also provide information about safety and security-related services offered by the University of Utah. A paper copy can be obtained by request at the Department of Public Safety located at 1658 East 500 South.
POSTING SPECIFIC QUESTIONS
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
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- Are you a current full-time student at the University of Utah or will be in the coming semester?
- Yes
- No
APPLICANT DOCUMENTS
REQUIRED DOCUMENTS
* Resume
OPTIONAL DOCUMENTS
* Cover Letter
OPEN DATE 06/17/2026
REQUISITION NUMBER PRN17147N
JOB TITLE UU Student - Computer
WORKING TITLE QA Student Intern
CAREER PROGRESSION TRACK SJ
FLSA CODE Nonexempt
PATIENT SENSITIVE JOB CODE? No
TYPE Non Benefited Staff / Student
TEMPORARY? No
STANDARD HOURS PER WEEK 19
FULL TIME OR PART TIME? Part Time
SHIFT Day
WORK SCHEDULE SUMMARY
Varies based on student’s class schedule
IS THIS A WORK STUDY JOB? No
VP AREA President
DEPARTMENT 00417 - UIT Univ Support Services
LOCATION Campus
CITY Salt Lake City, UT
TYPE OF RECRUITMENT External Posting
PAY RATE RANGE 15.00
CLOSE DATE 07/17/2026
PRIORITY REVIEW DATE (NOTE - POSTING MAY CLOSE AT ANY TIME)
INTRODUCTION
We are looking for highly motivated students to work up to 19 hours/week in the University Support Services QA/Release Management group within the University Information Technology department. Work duties will include quality assurance testing, test automation scripting/development, SDLC and Agile process support and IT project coordination.
Students at this level will do their work under the direction of more experienced UIT-USS staff members. This position provides IT Quality Assurance support to the general university community for mission critical application services.
University Information Technology, the central IT service provider for campus, reports to the Chief Information Officer and is responsible for many of the University of Utah’s most critical common IT resources including the campus network; the Campus Information Services (CIS) portal; UMail, telephone, and online collaboration services; high performance and research computing; information security; teaching and learning technologies; software licensing; and a host of other systems and applications.
Responsibilities
The incumbent will work on various technical activities such as troubleshooting issues, writing test plans and developing test scripts, creating, maintaining and running automated tests on various University systems and applications, coordinating project work, helping with release management, developing and maintain documentation for various IT processes and procedures.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
PREFERENCES
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
The University is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems (“URS”). Eligible new hires with prior URS service, may elect to enroll in URS if they make the election before they become eligible for retirement (usually the first day of work). Contact Human Resources at (801) 581-7447 for information. Individuals who previously retired and are receiving monthly retirement benefits from URS are subject to URS’ post-retirement rules and restrictions. Please contact Utah Retirement Systems at (801) 366-7770 or (800) 695-4877 or University Human Resource Management at (801) 581-7447 if you have questions regarding the post-retirement rules.
This position may require the successful completion of a criminal background check and/or drug screen.
The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education.
Veterans’ preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities.
Consistent with state and federal law, the University of Utah does not discriminate based upon race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information, or protected veteran’s status. The University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the education program or activity that it operates, as required by Title IX and 34 CFR part 106. The requirement not to discriminate in education programs or activities extends to admission and employment. Inquiries about the application of Title IX and its regulations may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, to the Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, or both.
To request a reasonable accommodation for a disability or if you or someone you know has experienced discrimination or sexual misconduct including sexual harassment, you may contact the Director/Title IX Coordinator in the Office of Equal Opportunity and Title IX (OEO). More information, including the Director/Title IX Coordinator’s office address, electronic mail address, and telephone number can be located at the: University of Utah Non-Discrimination page.
Online reports may be submitted at https://oeo.utah.edu
https://publicsafety.utah.edu/safetyreport/ This report includes statistics about criminal offenses, hate crimes, arrests and referrals for disciplinary action, and Violence Against Women Act offenses. They also provide information about safety and security-related services offered by the University of Utah. A paper copy can be obtained by request at the Department of Public Safety located at 1658 East 500 South.
POSTING SPECIFIC QUESTIONS
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
-
- Are you a current full-time student at the University of Utah or will be in the coming semester?
- Yes
- No
APPLICANT DOCUMENTS
REQUIRED DOCUMENTS
* Resume
OPTIONAL DOCUMENTS
* Cover Letter
OPEN DATE 06/17/2026
REQUISITION NUMBER PRN17147N
JOB TITLE UU Student - Computer
WORKING TITLE QA Student Intern
CAREER PROGRESSION TRACK SJ
FLSA CODE Nonexempt
PATIENT SENSITIVE JOB CODE? No
TYPE Non Benefited Staff / Student
TEMPORARY? No
STANDARD HOURS PER WEEK 19
FULL TIME OR PART TIME? Part Time
SHIFT Day
WORK SCHEDULE SUMMARY
Varies based on student’s class schedule
IS THIS A WORK STUDY JOB? No
VP AREA President
DEPARTMENT 00417 - UIT Univ Support Services
LOCATION Campus
CITY Salt Lake City, UT
TYPE OF RECRUITMENT External Posting
PAY RATE RANGE 15.00
CLOSE DATE 07/17/2026
PRIORITY REVIEW DATE (NOTE - POSTING MAY CLOSE AT ANY TIME)
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding J-1 Visa Sponsorship as a Quality Assurance Auditor
Document your QA credentials before applying
Compile degree certificates, ISO 9001 or ASQ certifications, and employment verification letters before contacting any designated sponsor. Sponsors assess your training plan eligibility based on documented credentials, not self-reported experience, so gaps will stall your DS-2019 issuance.
Clarify the 2-year rule with your sponsor
Quality Assurance Auditor Trainees from countries with skills-shortage designations may face the two-year home residency requirement after their J-1 visa ends. Confirm your country and funding source with your designated sponsor early, since this affects whether you can change to H-1B visa or L-1 visa later.
Target host employers with active audit programs
Search for host employers in regulated industries like medical devices, aerospace, and food manufacturing, where internal QA audit teams are large enough to structure a compliant training plan. Employers without a dedicated QA department often can't meet the DOL's training plan specificity requirements.
Use Migrate Mate to find J-1-aligned QA roles
Filter by employers who have hosted J-1 exchange visitors in technical roles before. Migrate Mate surfaces host employers already familiar with training plan obligations, which shortens the negotiation before your designated sponsor can approve your program.
Build a training plan around audit methodology phases
Your designated sponsor must submit a structured training plan (DS-7002) to the State Department. Frame it around discrete audit phases: documentation review, process observation, nonconformance reporting, and corrective action follow-up. Vague plans citing only 'quality assurance tasks' are routinely rejected.
Negotiate host employer sign-off before sponsor submission
The host employer must co-sign your DS-7002 training plan before your designated sponsor forwards it for DS-2019 issuance. Confirm the host's legal name, site address, and responsible supervisor in writing early, since last-minute employer-side changes reset the sponsor's internal review clock.
Quality Assurance Auditor J-1 Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Which J-1 program category applies to Quality Assurance Auditor positions?
The Trainee category fits most working professionals who have completed their degree and have at least one year of relevant QA experience outside the U.S. The Intern category applies if you're currently enrolled in a degree program or graduated within the past 12 months. Research Scholar is rarely applicable unless your auditor role is embedded in a formal research institute studying quality systems methodology.
Who actually sponsors the J-1 visa for a QA Auditor role?
The J-1 visa sponsor is a U.S. Department of State-designated organization, not the employer who hires you. Organizations like Cultural Vistas or AIPT issue your DS-2019 and monitor your program. The company where you perform audit work is the host employer. These are two separate entities with different legal obligations, and confusing them can delay your application.
How do I find U.S. host employers open to J-1 QA Auditor trainees?
Migrate Mate is the recommended starting point for identifying U.S. employers in quality-intensive industries who have structured roles compatible with J-1 training programs. Focus on employers in FDA-regulated manufacturing, aerospace, or automotive sectors, where internal audit functions are large enough to accommodate a formal DS-7002 training plan without disrupting operations.
Can a J-1 Quality Assurance Auditor trainee transition to an H-1B later?
It depends on whether the two-year home residency requirement applies to you. If your J-1 was funded by your home government or you're from a country on the State Department's skills-shortage list, you must return home for two years before changing to H-1B or most immigrant visa categories. A waiver is possible but requires meeting specific DOL or State Department criteria.
What does the DS-7002 training plan need to include for a QA Auditor role?
The DS-7002 must describe concrete, phase-based learning objectives tied to auditing competencies, not just a job description. For a QA Auditor, this typically means separate phases covering audit planning, on-site observation protocols, nonconformance documentation, and corrective action verification. Your designated sponsor will reject plans that list generic duties without measurable skill-development milestones or supervisor accountability checkpoints.