AIFS Professional Pathways provides J-1 visa sponsorship for individuals from around the globe pursuing internships, traineeships, and teaching opportunities across the United States. For eligible programs, this visa serves as temporary work authorization for full-time, on-the-job training. AIFS has served as a premier J-1 visa sponsor designated by the U.S. Department of State for over five decades.
Currently accepting visa sponsorship applications.
J-1 Programs We Support
Intern
For current students and recent graduates
Build real-world skills in your field
Gain hands-on experience with U.S. companies
Trainee
For professionals with prior work experience
Advance your career through structured training
Develop skills with leading U.S. organizations
Teacher
For certified K–12 educators
Teach in U.S. schools for up to five years
Share global perspectives while gaining U.S. teaching experience
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 Intern, Trainee, & Teacher Programs
Professionals, Students, & Teachers
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 & Schools
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
