J-1 Visa

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J1 Visum


What is the Exchange Visitor Program?

A J-1 Exchange Visitor visa is legally required to do an internship/training in the United States. The German American Chamber of Commerce is an official designated sponsor for J-1 Exchange Visitor visas in the categories of "Intern" and "Trainee" and can assist you in obtaining your J-1 Exchange Visitor visa. You can only apply for a J-1 Exchange Visitor visa for an internship/training in the United States by presenting the DS-2019 Certificate of Eligibility at a U.S. Consulate in your home country. The German American Chamber of Commerce New York (GACC) is a non-profit organization, officially authorized by the U.S. Department of State (DoS) to issue the DS-2019 Certificate of Eligibility to interns/trainees. GACC New York is a member of the Alliance for International Educational and Cultural Exchange.

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Overview

What is the Exchange Visitor Program?

One can only apply for a J-1 Exchange Visitor Visa for an internship/training in the United States by submitting the DS-2019 Certificate of Eligibility at a U.S. Consulate in your home country.

The German American Chamber of Commerce New York (GACC) is a non-profit organization, officially authorized by the U.S. Department of State (DOS) to issue the DS-2019 Certificate of Eligibility to interns/trainees. With the issuance of the DS-2019, the GACC operates as the sponsor of the participants during their entire stay in the U.S.

The issuance of the DS-2019 and thus participation in the J-1 visa program of the GACC is subject to various conditions imposed by the DOS and internal rules of the GACC. The GACC is offering their J-1 Visa Program in the categories of "Intern" and "Trainee".

The J-1 visa is used for practical training and is only granted for:

  • temporary stays (maximum 12 months for interns and 18 months for trainees)
  • Potentially eligible for a J-1 visa are students
  • Recent graduates (up to max. 12 months after completion of studies) and young professionals

Who can apply for a J-1 Visa?

A J-1 Visa can be issued to students, recent graduates and young professionals. The GACC-NY is designated for the J-1 visa categories "Intern" and "Trainee".

The maximum duration of a J-1 visa is 12 months for an internship and 18 months for a training.

General requirements for all applicants:

  • All applicants must have a good command of the English language.
  • The internship/training must also have a clear relation to the applicant's study program and must be highly relevant to the future career development of the applicant.

Information about the J-1 Visa Process

Please follow the application process step by step and read through everything very carefully. Also, before you start gathering materials for your application, be sure to read through our important advice.

Once we have all the correct documents from you and your host company, your application will be considered complete and we will begin processing your application for a DS-2019 Certificate of Eligibility.

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