J-1 Visa Technician Jobs
Technician roles in the United States are accessible to international exchange visitors through J-1 visa sponsorship under the Trainee or Intern program categories, depending on your career stage. Designated sponsors issue the DS-2019 and oversee your training plan, while your U.S. host employer provides the hands-on placement.
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Get Access To All JobsLocation: Ann Arbor, Michigan. Must commit to working onsite at our Ann Arbor office.
Internship Overview:
Join the IT Provisioning team and jumpstart your career by supporting the full lifecycle of IT equipment, including laptops, desktops, and mobile devices. This is a hands-on role where you will be provisioning and imaging devices, managing asset tracking, and ensuring our team members are set up for success.
Why Join the IT Provisioning Team?
- Impact: You will directly support Cambium's mission and vision by learning about all of IT and serving both internal and external customers.
- Innovation: Contribute to key initiatives focused on AI and collaboration.
- Teamwork & Growth: Work closely with team members and gain the ability to learn valuable skills in hardware troubleshooting, laptop builds, and asset management.
Internship Responsibilities:
- Receive, unbox, and inspect new IT equipment (laptops, desktops, mobile devices)
- Configure and image devices according to established guidelines
- Install and configure necessary software applications
- Prepare and ship equipment to new hires or other departments
- Update asset tracking systems with accurate and up-to-date information
- Maintain a clean and organized work environment
- Document all procedures and activities accurately
- Comply with all company policies and procedures
Key Skills for Success:
We are looking for candidates with strong communication and interpersonal skills, who can work effectively both independently and as part of a team. A strong understanding of computer hardware/software, proficiency in the Microsoft Office Suite, and excellent attention to detail are essential.
Internship Requirements:
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Minimum 2 years of experience in a related IT support role (or equivalent technical experience) or the completion of 2 years of IT-related college coursework
- Strong understanding of computer hardware and software, operating systems (Windows, macOS) experience preferred
- Ability to lift and carry equipment up to 25 lbs
To learn more about our organization and the exciting work we do, visit www.cambiumlearning.com
Remote First Work Environment
Our Remote First approach gives employees the flexibility and trust they need to effectively balance work with life. It creates a culture in which all employees are valued and where success is measured in results. It allows us to work collaboratively, inclusively and for greater positive impact, regardless of our individual locations.
If you will be working remotely, either occasionally or on a permanent basis, you must have a reliable internet connection through a cable or fiber-optic broadband service with minimum speeds of 10 Mbps download and 5 Mbps upload.
The successful candidate will be expected to actively participate in video-based interviews during the recruiting process and ongoing virtual meetings with their camera on, as part of their role. To maintain confidentiality and ensure a fair evaluation process, the use of note-taking tools, reference materials, or AI-powered tools (including generative AI, language models, or similar technologies) during interviews or other selection activities is prohibited unless prior written approval has been obtained from the People Experience team. If you require an exception for medical, accessibility, or other reasons, please contact your Talent Acquisition team member to discuss accommodations in advance.
As part of our Remote-First benefits, Cambium offers reimbursement to help cover the cost of setting up your home or remote office.
An Equal Opportunity Employer
We are dedicated to fostering a culture that celebrates unique backgrounds, ideas, and experiences. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without discrimination on the basis of race, color, age, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender, gender identity/expression, or sexual orientation), national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or genetic information (including family medical history).
We will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. You may request an accommodation during the recruiting process with your Talent Acquisition team member.
Location: Ann Arbor, Michigan. Must commit to working onsite at our Ann Arbor office.
Internship Overview:
Join the IT Provisioning team and jumpstart your career by supporting the full lifecycle of IT equipment, including laptops, desktops, and mobile devices. This is a hands-on role where you will be provisioning and imaging devices, managing asset tracking, and ensuring our team members are set up for success.
Why Join the IT Provisioning Team?
- Impact: You will directly support Cambium's mission and vision by learning about all of IT and serving both internal and external customers.
- Innovation: Contribute to key initiatives focused on AI and collaboration.
- Teamwork & Growth: Work closely with team members and gain the ability to learn valuable skills in hardware troubleshooting, laptop builds, and asset management.
Internship Responsibilities:
- Receive, unbox, and inspect new IT equipment (laptops, desktops, mobile devices)
- Configure and image devices according to established guidelines
- Install and configure necessary software applications
- Prepare and ship equipment to new hires or other departments
- Update asset tracking systems with accurate and up-to-date information
- Maintain a clean and organized work environment
- Document all procedures and activities accurately
- Comply with all company policies and procedures
Key Skills for Success:
We are looking for candidates with strong communication and interpersonal skills, who can work effectively both independently and as part of a team. A strong understanding of computer hardware/software, proficiency in the Microsoft Office Suite, and excellent attention to detail are essential.
Internship Requirements:
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Minimum 2 years of experience in a related IT support role (or equivalent technical experience) or the completion of 2 years of IT-related college coursework
- Strong understanding of computer hardware and software, operating systems (Windows, macOS) experience preferred
- Ability to lift and carry equipment up to 25 lbs
To learn more about our organization and the exciting work we do, visit www.cambiumlearning.com
Remote First Work Environment
Our Remote First approach gives employees the flexibility and trust they need to effectively balance work with life. It creates a culture in which all employees are valued and where success is measured in results. It allows us to work collaboratively, inclusively and for greater positive impact, regardless of our individual locations.
If you will be working remotely, either occasionally or on a permanent basis, you must have a reliable internet connection through a cable or fiber-optic broadband service with minimum speeds of 10 Mbps download and 5 Mbps upload.
The successful candidate will be expected to actively participate in video-based interviews during the recruiting process and ongoing virtual meetings with their camera on, as part of their role. To maintain confidentiality and ensure a fair evaluation process, the use of note-taking tools, reference materials, or AI-powered tools (including generative AI, language models, or similar technologies) during interviews or other selection activities is prohibited unless prior written approval has been obtained from the People Experience team. If you require an exception for medical, accessibility, or other reasons, please contact your Talent Acquisition team member to discuss accommodations in advance.
As part of our Remote-First benefits, Cambium offers reimbursement to help cover the cost of setting up your home or remote office.
An Equal Opportunity Employer
We are dedicated to fostering a culture that celebrates unique backgrounds, ideas, and experiences. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without discrimination on the basis of race, color, age, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender, gender identity/expression, or sexual orientation), national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or genetic information (including family medical history).
We will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. You may request an accommodation during the recruiting process with your Talent Acquisition team member.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding J-1 Visa Sponsorship as a Technician
Align your training plan with SOC codes
Before approaching host employers, map your technician specialty to its O*NET occupation code. Designated sponsors require a detailed training plan tied to a recognized occupational category, and employers who already know their SOC code move faster through DS-2019 issuance.
Distinguish Intern from Trainee eligibility early
J-1 Intern status applies only if you're currently enrolled in a degree program or graduated within 12 months. Technicians with more than a year of post-graduation experience must apply as a Trainee, which requires documented prior training abroad in your technical field.
Verify your host employer's E-Verify enrollment
Many designated sponsors require host employers to be enrolled in E-Verify before they'll issue a DS-2019. Confirm enrollment before accepting an offer, because discovering a gap after signing wastes weeks and can force you to renegotiate the placement entirely.
Search Migrate Mate to find J-1-aligned technician roles
Not every employer understands the host-organization role in J-1 placements. Migrate Mate surfaces technician positions at employers familiar with exchange visitor programs, so you spend less time educating hiring managers and more time moving through the DS-2019 process.
Check the two-year home residency requirement upfront
Certain technician placements, particularly government-funded ones, trigger the J-1 two-year home-country physical presence requirement. Confirm with your designated sponsor whether your specific program category and funding source are subject to this condition before signing your training plan.
Request the offer letter in a format sponsors accept
Designated sponsors need an offer letter that specifies your technical duties, supervision structure, and training objectives, not just a standard employment letter. Ask your host employer to tailor the letter before submitting to the sponsor to avoid document revision cycles that delay your DS-2019.
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Find Technician JobsTechnician J-1 Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Which J-1 program category fits a technician role?
Current students or recent graduates within 12 months of completing a technical degree typically qualify under the J-1 Intern category. Technicians who have already graduated and have relevant field experience abroad are placed under the Trainee category. The correct category determines your maximum program length, your training plan requirements, and which designated sponsors can issue your DS-2019.
Who is the actual visa sponsor for a J-1 technician placement?
The visa sponsor is a U.S. Department of State-designated organization, not your host employer. Organizations such as Cultural Vistas, AIPT, or CIEE issue the DS-2019 form and monitor your training plan compliance. Your host employer in the U.S. provides the physical placement and technical supervision but does not hold sponsor designation and cannot issue the DS-2019 independently.
How do I find U.S. employers willing to host J-1 technicians?
Start your search on Migrate Mate, which lists technician roles at employers already familiar with J-1 exchange visitor placements. Because the host employer must agree to detailed training plan obligations and sponsor oversight, targeting employers with prior J-1 experience significantly reduces the time from offer to DS-2019 issuance compared to approaching employers with no exchange visitor background.
Does a J-1 technician placement trigger the two-year home residency requirement?
It depends on your funding source, country of citizenship, and the skills your government has designated as in short supply. Government-sponsored or government-funded technician exchanges frequently trigger the requirement, meaning you must return home for two years before changing to H-1B or a green card. Your designated sponsor can confirm whether your specific placement is subject to this condition before your DS-2019 is issued.
What does a J-1 training plan need to include for a technician role?
The training plan, submitted on Form DS-7002, must detail your specific technical objectives phase by phase, name a U.S. supervisor, identify the equipment or systems you'll work on, and show how the training advances skills you've already begun developing abroad. Generic plans describing broad departmental exposure are routinely rejected by designated sponsors. Your host employer drafts the plan, but your designated sponsor reviews and must approve it before issuing the DS-2019.
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