AIFS Professional Pathways provides J-1 visa sponsorship for individuals from around the globe pursuing intern- and traineeships at multi-sector companies across the United States. For eligible programs, this visa serves as temporary work authorization for full-time, on-the-job training for 3 weeks to 18 months.
For 60 years, AIFS has served as a premiere J-1 visa sponsor designated by the U.S. Department of State.
Accepting applications beginning January 2024.
Sponsored Visa Fields
Architecture | Arts + Culture | Business, Finance, Management + Commerce | Computer Science + Technology | Education + Teaching
Assistantships | Engineering | Hospitality + Tourism | Law | Library Science | Mathematics + Statistics | Media + Communications
Physical Sciences | Public Administration | Social Sciences
Benefits of the J-1 Trainee & Intern Program
Professionals + Students
Career advancement
Improved specialized skills, cultural competency, & business relationships
Accelerated project deliverables
Academic enrichment & co-op requirement fulfillment
Global network building
Skills living abroad & improved English
U.S. Companies
Train individuals or cohorts of international talent locally
Employee global training rotations
Advance global networks & business
Deepen relationships with business partners & talent
Promoting diversity & a culture of learning in the workplace
Increased innovation
