J-1 Visa Support Lead Jobs
Support Lead roles in the United States are available to international exchange visitors through the J-1 Trainee or Intern program categories, depending on your career stage. Finding a host employer willing to structure a training plan around customer support operations is the first step toward securing sponsorship and your DS-2019.
See All Support Lead JobsOverview
Showing 5 of 18+ Support Lead jobs
Have you applied for this role?
Have you applied for this role?
Have you applied for this role?
Have you applied for this role?
Have you applied for this role?
See all 18+ Support Lead jobs
Sign up for free to unlock all listings, filter by visa type, and get alerts for new Support Lead roles.
Get Access To All JobsINTRODUCTION
RCN Capital is a national, direct private lender supporting real estate investors across the country.
We're seeking an intern for our Lead Development Specialist (LDS) team in our South Windsor, CT office. The team is responsible for supporting our Loan Officers and Originations team by handling inquiries from prospective clients and broker partners. By providing administrative support with the goal of shepherding loans to closing and onboarding new partners, the LDS team clears the way for RCN Capital to meet their goals.
This is a great opportunity to get hands-on experience with a cross-functional team in a fast-paced setting!
Responsibilities:
- Goals for Internship:
- Learn the operations of the Lead Development team by:
- Working with prospective new brokers to onboard them and shepherd them through the process of submitting deals to RCN
- Following up with leads to get needed information necessary to provide a quote
- Performing data entry tasks to ensure that all leads and progress on pre-qualification is documented in the system
- Working on additional tasks and projects as assigned
REQUIREMENTS
- Exemplary written and verbal communication skills
- Strong computer literacy, including MS Excel and other MS Office applications
- Friendly and confident phone manner
- Ability to work well in a team setting
- Desire to learn about the real estate lending industry and loan originations
- Current matriculation in a bachelor's degree program at an accredited college or university
- At least 1 year of experience in a customer service or customer support role
- Experience working in a bank or taking coursework around real estate or lending preferred
EDUCATIONAL PATHS OF INTEREST:
- Currently pursuing Bachelor's degree in Business, Communications, Finance, Real Estate or related field
WORK SCHEDULE:
- Full time during internship - 40 hours/week
- Onsite in either:
- Charlotte, NC
- Los Angeles, CA
- Standard schedule is Monday-Friday, 9AM to 6PM
INTRODUCTION
RCN Capital is a national, direct private lender supporting real estate investors across the country.
We're seeking an intern for our Lead Development Specialist (LDS) team in our South Windsor, CT office. The team is responsible for supporting our Loan Officers and Originations team by handling inquiries from prospective clients and broker partners. By providing administrative support with the goal of shepherding loans to closing and onboarding new partners, the LDS team clears the way for RCN Capital to meet their goals.
This is a great opportunity to get hands-on experience with a cross-functional team in a fast-paced setting!
Responsibilities:
- Goals for Internship:
- Learn the operations of the Lead Development team by:
- Working with prospective new brokers to onboard them and shepherd them through the process of submitting deals to RCN
- Following up with leads to get needed information necessary to provide a quote
- Performing data entry tasks to ensure that all leads and progress on pre-qualification is documented in the system
- Working on additional tasks and projects as assigned
REQUIREMENTS
- Exemplary written and verbal communication skills
- Strong computer literacy, including MS Excel and other MS Office applications
- Friendly and confident phone manner
- Ability to work well in a team setting
- Desire to learn about the real estate lending industry and loan originations
- Current matriculation in a bachelor's degree program at an accredited college or university
- At least 1 year of experience in a customer service or customer support role
- Experience working in a bank or taking coursework around real estate or lending preferred
EDUCATIONAL PATHS OF INTEREST:
- Currently pursuing Bachelor's degree in Business, Communications, Finance, Real Estate or related field
WORK SCHEDULE:
- Full time during internship - 40 hours/week
- Onsite in either:
- Charlotte, NC
- Los Angeles, CA
- Standard schedule is Monday-Friday, 9AM to 6PM
See all 18+ Support Lead jobs
Sign up for free to unlock all listings, filter by visa type, and get alerts for new Support Lead roles.
Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding J-1 Visa Sponsorship in Support Lead
Document your support experience formally
J-1 Trainee eligibility requires at least one year of post-degree work experience or five years of field experience. Gather performance reviews, org charts, and letters confirming your support leadership responsibilities before approaching any host employer.
Target employers with structured training programs
Host employers must commit to a training plan that develops specific skills, not just routine work. Focus your search on mid-size and enterprise companies with formal onboarding or career-track programs in customer operations, where a Support Lead rotation fits naturally.
Search for J-1 host employers on Migrate Mate
Use Migrate Mate to filter U.S. employers and Support Lead roles that align with J-1 sponsorship pathways. Narrowing by industry and role type early saves time compared to cold-applying to employers unfamiliar with the DS-2019 process.
Clarify sponsor versus host employer roles early
Your visa sponsor, a State Department-designated organization like Cultural Vistas or AIPT, issues your DS-2019 and monitors your training plan. Your host employer runs your day-to-day work. Confirm the host has used a designated sponsor before, since first-time hosts add significant timeline risk.
Align your training plan with O*NET task categories
Designated sponsors expect training plans tied to recognized occupational competencies. Cross-reference the O*NET profile for support management roles when drafting objectives with your host, so the plan reflects skills in team coordination, escalation handling, and quality monitoring.
Account for the 30-day grace period in your offer timeline
After your J-1 program end date, you have a 30-day grace period to depart or change status. Negotiate your start date and program duration with the host employer so the training plan end date matches the role's natural completion, not an arbitrary calendar date.
Support Lead jobs are hiring across the US. Find yours.
Find Support Lead JobsSupport Lead J-1 Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Which J-1 program category fits a Support Lead role?
It depends on your career stage. If you're a current student or recent graduate, the Intern category applies. If you've completed your degree and have at least one year of relevant post-degree work experience in customer support or operations, the Trainee category is the right fit. Trainee programs can run up to 18 months, giving you more time to develop leadership competencies in a U.S. support environment.
Who actually sponsors my J-1 visa, the employer or a separate organization?
The employer is your host, not your visa sponsor. Your J-1 sponsor is a U.S. Department of State-designated organization, such as Cultural Vistas, AIPT, or CIEE, that issues your DS-2019 form and oversees your training plan for compliance. The host employer works with that designated sponsor to submit documentation and meet program requirements. You cannot obtain a J-1 directly through an employer alone.
Does a Support Lead role trigger the two-year home residency requirement?
It can, depending on your funding source and home country agreements. The two-year home residency requirement applies if your exchange program was funded by your home government or the U.S. government, or if your home country has a skills shortage designation that includes your field. Review your DS-2019 and consult your designated sponsor early, since this requirement affects any future visa status changes, including H-1B or green card applications.
How do I find U.S. employers open to hosting a J-1 Support Lead?
Use Migrate Mate to search for Support Lead roles and U.S. employers that align with J-1 sponsorship pathways. Filtering by role type and industry helps you identify hosts familiar with the training plan and DS-2019 process, which significantly reduces the administrative burden on both sides during offer negotiations.
What does the training plan need to include for a Support Lead position?
The training plan must outline specific skills you'll develop, the methods used to develop them, and measurable objectives, all tied to your Support Lead responsibilities. For this role, that typically means detailing competencies in escalation management, team coaching, quality assurance, and cross-functional coordination. Generic job descriptions don't satisfy the requirement. The designated sponsor reviews and must approve the plan before issuing your DS-2019.
See which Support Lead employers are hiring and sponsoring visas right now.
Search Support Lead Jobs