Internship Visa Sponsorship Jobs in Michigan

Michigan's internship market spans automotive engineering in Detroit and Ann Arbor, tech and research roles tied to the University of Michigan, and manufacturing operations across Grand Rapids and Lansing. Major employers including Ford, General Motors, Stellantis, and Dow Chemical regularly hire interns, with many structured programs designed to support international students seeking visa sponsorship.

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Open Jobs107+
Top Visa TypeF-1 CPT
Work Type86% On-site
Top LocationFarmington Hills, MI
Most JobsMacLean-Fogg

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Munson Medical Center
EEG Internship Program - $15,000 Education Bonus
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Munson Medical Center
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EEG Internship Program - $15,000 Education Bonus
Munson Medical Center
Traverse City, Michigan
Healthcare Administration
Allied Health
Clinical Support
Patient Services & Wellbeing
Medical Assistant
$31,200/yr
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High School

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Agiliti Health, Inc.
DOD SkillBridge Instrumentation Surgical Equipment Repair Technician Internship
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Agiliti Health, Inc.
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DOD SkillBridge Instrumentation Surgical Equipment Repair Technician Internship
Agiliti Health, Inc.
Novi, Michigan
Healthcare Administration
Clinical Support
Allied Health
Medical Assistant
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High School

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Doeren Mayhew
Internship
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Doeren Mayhew
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Internship
Doeren Mayhew
Troy, Michigan
Finance
Accounting
Audit
Tax
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Bachelor's

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GDI Services
Professional Services Internship Program
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GDI Services
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Professional Services Internship Program
GDI Services
Southfield, Michigan
Human Resources
Corporate Training & Learning Development
Customer Service & Support
Consulting & Professional Services
Learning & Development
Revenue Operations & Enablement
Hybrid
None
10,000+

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Delta Dental of Michigan
Internship - PC Technician
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Delta Dental of Michigan
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Internship - PC Technician
Delta Dental of Michigan
Okemos, Michigan
IT Support & Systems Administration
IT Support
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Internship Job Roles in Michigan

Engineering (Non-Software)13 jobs
Specialized Engineering13 jobs
Business Operations9 jobs
Data Science & Analytics9 jobs
Procurement & Supply Chain9 jobs
Administrative & Office Support8 jobs
Customer Service & Support8 jobs
Human Resources8 jobs
Manufacturing Operations8 jobs
Software Engineering8 jobs

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Internship Jobs in Michigan: Frequently Asked Questions

Which companies sponsor visas for internships in Michigan?

Ford Motor Company, General Motors, Stellantis, Dow Chemical, and Whirlpool are among the Michigan-based employers with established internship programs that have historically supported international students through visa sponsorship. Large automotive suppliers such as Magna International and BorgWarner also recruit interns. Sponsorship is more common at large corporations with dedicated HR teams than at smaller regional firms.

Which visa types are most common for internship roles in Michigan?

Most international interns in Michigan work under F-1 OPT or CPT, which allows students enrolled at U.S. universities to work without employer-sponsored visa petitions. Some structured corporate programs, particularly at automotive and tech companies, support J-1 exchange visitor visas through authorized sponsor organizations. H-1B sponsorship for internships is uncommon since it requires a full-time, permanent-position filing and is subject to the annual lottery.

Which cities in Michigan have the most internship sponsorship jobs?

Detroit and the surrounding metro area, including Dearborn and Auburn Hills, concentrates the most internship opportunities due to the automotive industry headquarters located there. Ann Arbor draws significant tech, research, and life sciences interns, partly through its proximity to the University of Michigan. Grand Rapids has a growing presence in manufacturing and health sciences internships, while East Lansing benefits from Michigan State University's employer pipeline.

How to find internship visa sponsorship jobs in Michigan?

Migrate Mate is built specifically for international job seekers and filters internship listings in Michigan by visa sponsorship availability, saving you time compared to sorting through general job postings. You can search by role type and state to surface Michigan internship programs at companies that have previously sponsored international candidates. Combining Migrate Mate with outreach to university career centers in Michigan can strengthen your search.

Are there any Michigan-specific factors that affect internship visa sponsorship?

Michigan's concentration of automotive and advanced manufacturing employers means many internship programs are engineering-heavy, which aligns well with F-1 students in STEM fields pursuing OPT or CPT. The state's strong university system, including the University of Michigan, Michigan State, and Wayne State, creates direct pipelines into corporate internship programs. Interns on J-1 visas must work through a federally designated exchange visitor program sponsor, and roles must meet the program's training objectives.

What is the prevailing wage for sponsored internship jobs in Michigan?

U.S. employers sponsoring a visa must pay at least the prevailing wage, which is what workers in the same role, area, and experience level typically earn. The Department of Labor sets this rate to make sure companies aren't hiring foreign workers simply because they'd accept lower pay than a U.S. worker. It varies by job title, location, and experience. You can look up current prevailing wage rates for any occupation and location using the OFLC Wage Search page.

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