J-1 Visa Talent Acquisition Consultant Jobs
Talent Acquisition Consultant roles in the United States are accessible to exchange visitors through J-1 visa sponsorship, most commonly under the Trainee or Specialist category. These positions let HR professionals build U.S. recruiting experience with a designated sponsor organization issuing your DS-2019 and overseeing your training plan.
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This is an excellent opportunity for an undergraduate/graduate student to gain experience in talent acquisition! You will assist HCI Talent Acquisition Senior Manager and other recruiting staff, to recruit top talent to work at Huntsman Cancer Institute. You will gain exposure to the current technology HCI uses for recruiting. You will become familiar with HCI applicant tracking system (ATS) and will have the opportunity to use the system (PeopleAdmin) to help with their recruiting efforts.
Location: Salt Lake City, UT
Duration: Fall 2026 Semester, starting as soon as July 1, 2026. This is a term-based position as needed, 15-20 hours each week. This work will be primarily in the Huntsman Cancer Institute offices and labs located in Salt Lake City, with the occasional remote work.
Summary of Responsibilities
- Learn how to conduct initial phone interview
- Type overview summary of screened candidate to present for review by the Hiring Team
- Assist with New Employee Orientation
- Coordinate interviews for open roles
- Utilize advanced sourcing techniques to identify candidates
- Utilize Qualtrics data to share open jobs
- Reference checking on candidates in preparation to receiving an offer
- MS Outlook/Zoom scheduling
- LinkedIn – feature jobs, create tag lines to increase passive candidate pipeline
- Documenting SOP for Recruitment functions and support
- Coordinate and participate in recruiting events and other community fairs, displays
- Run reports to provide useful data
- Daily tracking activity for active job postings
- Update posting through external websites i.e., Handshake, indeed, Workforce Services
- Track new hires and ask for referrals
- Assist with Talent Acquisition co-wide supported events
- Bring new ideas using social media tools to recruit talent
Qualifications / Licenses / Certifications
- Must be a current UVU student.
Knowledge / Skills / Abilities
- Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in-writing.
- Ability to handle multiple priorities and deadlines.
- Ability to work as a member of a team.
- Demonstrated attention to detail.
- This internship is offered remotely or in-person.
EEO Statement:
UVU employment decisions are made on the basis of an applicant’s qualifications and ability to perform the job without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age (40 and over), disability, veteran status, pregnancy, childbirth, or pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information, or other bases protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
Position Announcement
This is an excellent opportunity for an undergraduate/graduate student to gain experience in talent acquisition! You will assist HCI Talent Acquisition Senior Manager and other recruiting staff, to recruit top talent to work at Huntsman Cancer Institute. You will gain exposure to the current technology HCI uses for recruiting. You will become familiar with HCI applicant tracking system (ATS) and will have the opportunity to use the system (PeopleAdmin) to help with their recruiting efforts.
Location: Salt Lake City, UT
Duration: Fall 2026 Semester, starting as soon as July 1, 2026. This is a term-based position as needed, 15-20 hours each week. This work will be primarily in the Huntsman Cancer Institute offices and labs located in Salt Lake City, with the occasional remote work.
Summary of Responsibilities
- Learn how to conduct initial phone interview
- Type overview summary of screened candidate to present for review by the Hiring Team
- Assist with New Employee Orientation
- Coordinate interviews for open roles
- Utilize advanced sourcing techniques to identify candidates
- Utilize Qualtrics data to share open jobs
- Reference checking on candidates in preparation to receiving an offer
- MS Outlook/Zoom scheduling
- LinkedIn – feature jobs, create tag lines to increase passive candidate pipeline
- Documenting SOP for Recruitment functions and support
- Coordinate and participate in recruiting events and other community fairs, displays
- Run reports to provide useful data
- Daily tracking activity for active job postings
- Update posting through external websites i.e., Handshake, indeed, Workforce Services
- Track new hires and ask for referrals
- Assist with Talent Acquisition co-wide supported events
- Bring new ideas using social media tools to recruit talent
Qualifications / Licenses / Certifications
- Must be a current UVU student.
Knowledge / Skills / Abilities
- Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in-writing.
- Ability to handle multiple priorities and deadlines.
- Ability to work as a member of a team.
- Demonstrated attention to detail.
- This internship is offered remotely or in-person.
EEO Statement:
UVU employment decisions are made on the basis of an applicant’s qualifications and ability to perform the job without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age (40 and over), disability, veteran status, pregnancy, childbirth, or pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information, or other bases protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding J-1 Visa Sponsorship as a Talent Acquisition Consultant
Align your credentials with specialty occupation standards
Designate your degree field carefully on DS-2019 applications. A business, psychology, or HR management degree maps cleanly to talent acquisition, while an unrelated field will require your sponsor to justify the connection in writing.
Distinguish Trainee from Specialist before applying
If you graduated within the last 12 months, the Trainee category fits. If you have five or more years of professional HR experience and no recent degree, the Specialist category is the correct path and changes which sponsor organizations can issue your DS-2019.
Search Migrate Mate to find J-1 compatible roles
Talent acquisition roles vary widely in how host employers structure training plans. Use Migrate Mate to filter for U.S. employers whose roles align with J-1 visa program requirements, so you're not spending time on positions that won't support your category.
Confirm the host employer's willingness to sign the training plan
Host employers must co-sign your structured training plan before a designated sponsor issues the DS-2019. Ask hiring managers directly whether they've hosted J-1 trainees before and whether HR has signed a training plan with Cultural Vistas, CIEE, or a comparable sponsor.
Check your country's two-year home residency requirement early
Some nationalities and certain government-funded exchange visitors face a two-year home residency requirement after their J-1 ends. Resolve this before accepting an offer, because it blocks H-1B visa and green card status changes until fulfilled or waived.
Document your offer letter to match the DS-2019 program dates
Your employment offer letter and training plan must state start and end dates that fall within your DS-2019 validity window. Mismatches between the offer and the DS-2019 are a common filing error that sponsors flag before issuing the form.
Talent Acquisition Consultant J-1 Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Which J-1 program category fits a Talent Acquisition Consultant role?
Most talent acquisition professionals qualify under the Trainee category if they've graduated within the past 12 months or have less than one year of full-time HR experience. Those with five or more years of professional recruiting or HR experience and no recent degree typically fall under the Specialist category. The distinction matters because not all designated sponsors administer both programs, so confirm your category before targeting a host employer.
Who actually sponsors my J-1 visa - the employer or a separate organization?
The J-1 visa sponsor is a U.S. Department of State-designated organization, not your employer. Organizations like CIEE, Cultural Vistas, and AIPT issue the DS-2019 form, oversee your training plan, and handle compliance reporting. The company hiring you is the host employer. Your employer must cooperate with the designated sponsor and co-sign the training plan, but they cannot issue the DS-2019 themselves.
How do I find U.S. employers open to hosting a J-1 Talent Acquisition Consultant?
Migrate Mate is built specifically to help you find U.S. roles and employers that align with J-1 sponsorship requirements. Many HR and talent acquisition positions are posted without indicating J-1 compatibility, so filtering by employer type and role structure saves significant research time. Once you identify a promising host employer, confirm with them that they're willing to coordinate with a designated sponsor and sign a training plan.
Can I extend my J-1 status if my talent acquisition training program runs long?
Extensions are possible but require your designated sponsor to approve the request and issue an amended DS-2019 before your current program end date. Trainee programs cap out at 18 months total. Specialist programs allow up to 12 months with one possible extension. Your host employer needs to demonstrate that the extended training objectives are distinct from work already completed, so plan your training plan milestones with that documentation requirement in mind.
Does the two-year home residency requirement affect talent acquisition professionals?
It can, depending on your nationality and funding source. If your J-1 program is government-funded or your home country appears on the State Department's skills list, you may be subject to INA Section 212(e), which requires two years of home residency before switching to H-1B or permanent resident status. Talent acquisition professionals from certain countries should check this requirement before accepting a host employer offer, since it directly affects long-term career planning in the United States.