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J-1 Community

As a participant in GACC's J-1 Visa program, you have the opportunity to become a member of “Club J-1”. This is an association of J-1 interns and trainees plus their friends from all over the world. Through this association, the participant is linked to a network of people who want to share their experiences with others and make new contacts.

J1 Community

For all new participents in GACC's J-1 Visa Exchange Program...

If an intern or a trainee applied for a J-1 visa through the German American Chamber of Commerce, he/she is automatically a member of the Club J-1 and will receive interesting information and offers about upcoming events.

If a participant would not like to be part of the Club J-1, he/she may contact clubj1(at)gaccny.com with the subject line "Club J-1". 

GACC's Club J-1 offers

  • Invitations to our group events located in New York, including concerts, private bars/lounge parties, sporting events, theater shows, networking events, gallery/museum events, comedy shows, cultural seminars/orientation and lectures/academic events
  • Bi-weekly "German Stammtisch" at a local bar or pub
  • An extensive Housing List for the New York area
  • Quick access to other interns and trainees in your area and a listing of local events via our website
  • Opportunity to connect with new interns and trainees arriving at your host company

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