Eligibility

INTERNS

• Must currently be a full-time student or
• A recent graduate (No more than 12 months ago) holding a post-secondary academic degree from an institution outside of the U.S.
• Must speak fluent English
• Must commit to leaving the U.S. within thirty (30) days following the last day of the J1 program.
• Positions are 6 – 12 months in duration

TRAINEES

• Must be a recent graduate, or
• A professional with at least 5 years of related work experience
• Must speak excellent English
• Must commit to leaving the U.S. within thirty (30) days following the last day of the J1 program.
• Positions are 6 – 18* months in duration

* For training programs in the field of agriculture, the maximum duration of program participation is 12 months. If an original Training Plan specifies that at least six months of a program includes related classroom participation and studies, training programs in the field of agriculture may be designated for a total duration of 18 months.