Programme: Yummy J1 Visa Services

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Yummy J1 Visa Services

If you have already found the internship or placement of your dreams with a US employer, Yummy Jobs can offer you the resources to obtain the J1 visa required to participate in the Training or Intern program in the United States! Just apply at the bottom of the page to get started!

Whether you are going to learn from a pharmaceutical company, have secured a marketing or hospitality role or even a traineeship within a publishing organisation, if you meet the J1 criteria we can make the process as easy as pie!

Together with our visa sponsor, Yummy Jobs promotes quality training and internship programs, international education and cultural exchange for international trainees and interns at great companies across all business sectors.

There are no doubts that participating in a J1 Program will contribute to your lifelong personal and professional growth!

The purpose of the J-1 Training/Internship Program is to provide international participants with opportunities for professional development, insight into American know-how in the field of training/internship, and a greater understanding of American society and culture.

J-1 Trainees/Interns are expected to share the cross-cultural and professional knowledge they have gained in the U.S. upon return to their home country at the end of the training/internship program. The J-1 Program is also intended to allow Americans to learn about the culture and expertise of the participant’s home country.

There are two types of J1 visa: Intern or Trainee.

In order to meet the Intern criteria, participants must be a foreign national who:

(1) is currently enrolled in and pursuing studies at a degree-or certificate-granting post-secondary academic institution; or

(2) graduated from such an institution no more than 12 months prior to the program begin date, and who enters the United States to participate in a structured and guided work-based internship program in his/her specific academic field.

MAXIMUM PROGRAM DURATION: 12 MONTHS

In order to meet the Trainee Criteria, participants must be a foreign national who has either:

(1) A degree or professional certificate from a foreign post-secondary academic institution and at least one year of prior related work experience in his/her occupational field acquired outside the United States, or

(2) Five years of work experience outside the United States in his/her occupational field, and who enters the United States to participate in a structured and guided work-based training program in his/her specific occupational field.

MAXIMUM PROGRAM DURATION: 18 MONTHS

Throughout your visit to the U.S. we and our US Visa Sponsor partners are here to help you with any questions and concerns you may have, as well as offering you step by step guidance throughout the application process leading up to your arrival in America.

The costs for the J1 Visa are:

6 month- $850

12 month- $1100

18 month- $1300

*Prices are in US Dollars

Why Choose Yummy Jobs for your J1 Visa?

Often times it can be intimidating to apply directly to a US visa sponsor. The process can sometimes be confusing and application materials may at first look daunting.

Some of the benefits of working with Yummy Jobs include:

- Full Step by Step assistance through what can be a confusing process, such as interview preparation and pre-departure assistance

- We are located closer to home and able to communicate in your time zones!

- Excellent value for money

- Recommendations/ testimonies from past interns about their experience in the U.S.

- We offer additional support in preparation for your US adventure, such as international insurance, travel support, etc.

- We assist in the preparation of all required documents to submit to sponsor agency

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

1) How long does it take to get the J-1 Visa?

The total time required to process your J-1 sponsorship application depends on how quickly you and your host company provide us with all necessary materials and information.

Once you receive the necessary documents, you will need to apply for the J-1 Visa in-person at a U.S. consulate or embassy in your home country. This process may take anywhere from one day (if you can apply in person) to four or more weeks, depending on the specific consulate or embassy where you apply.

We recommend you submit your application for J-1 sponsorship well in advance of the desired start date of your training to avoid possible delays. Please remember that securing sponsorship for the J-1 Visa does not guarantee that you will actually be granted the J-1 Visa by a U.S. consulate or embassy.

2) I am currently doing Optional Practical Training (OPT) on the F-1 Student Visa. Can I apply for the J-1 Trainee/Intern Visa?

Yes, but only if you otherwise comply with Department of State regulations and definitions regarding Trainees and Interns (Please see FAQ #1 above.).

3) What are the application requirements?

To be eligible for Sponsorship on the J-1 Trainee/Intern Visa, you need to:

Have secured a training or internship position with an organization in the USA. .
Have qualifications for Training or Internship according to the above details regarding university level education and previous work experience in a field directly related to the proposed program.
Plan to leave the U.S. within 30 days after the completion of your training/internship.

Your Host Organization needs to:

Offer to you internship for up to 12 months or training for up to 18 months in one of the following subject fields: Information, Media, Communications, Management, Business, Commerce, Finance, the Sciences, Engineering, Architecture, Mathematics, Industrial Occupations, Public Administration or Law.
Provide you with a structured training/internship program and "Training/Internship Placement Plan," 'TIPP' DS-7002 form, that must be approved and be suitable to your qualifications and background.
Ensure that you are engaged in training/internship activities and not in work that a part-time or full-time staff member of the organization would otherwise be responsible for. As a J-1 Trainee/Intern you are not allowed to make final decisions about, or assume full responsibility for major tasks, assignments or projects. However, you may assist in such matters since on-the-job participation is encouraged as an important learning tool.

4) How long can my training or internship last?

Training on the J-1 Visa Program may last between 3 weeks and 18 months.
Internships are limited to 12 months.

5) Can I bring my wife, husband and/or children?

Your spouse and/or children should be able to obtain the J-2 Visa to accompany you to the U.S. or join you later. Each dependent (spouse and/or unmarried child under the age of 21) wishing to enter the U.S. together with you must apply for CICD sponsorship for the J-2 Visa at the same time you are submitting to us your application for CICD sponsorship for the J-1 Visa. If a dependent wishes to join you in the U.S. later, they may apply for CICD sponsorship separately. The application fee is 300 U.S. dollars per dependent. Please contact us about discounts for families with small children.

You and your dependents must bring sufficient funds to cover all living expenses in the U.S., pay for round-trip air travel, and purchase adequate health insurance, both for yourself and your spouse and/or children. CICD-sponsored dependents on the J-2 Visa are not allowed to accept any employment while in the U.S. (unless under exceptional circumstances).

Please note that securing sponsorship for a J-1 or J-2 Visa does not guarantee that you or your dependents will actually be granted the J-1 or J-2 Visa by a U.S. embassy or consulate.

6) Can I extend my training/internship?

If your original training program lasts less than 18 months and if your host organization supports your request for additional training, it may be possible to extend your program up to a maximum program duration of 18 months.

If your original internship program lasts less than 12 months and if your host organization supports your request for additional intern activities, it may be possible to extend your program up to a maximum program duration of 12 months.

7) Can I apply for a second J-1 Trainee/Intern Visa?

Yes. Applicants who have previously participated in a traineeship may be eligible to participate in additional training and internship programs under the following conditions:

Additional training and internship programs must address the development of more advanced skills or a different field of expertise.
Interns may participate in additional internship programs as long as they maintain student status or begin a new internship program within 12 months of graduation.
Trainees may participate in additional training programs after a period of at least two years residency outside the U.S. following their previous training program.
Participants who have successfully completed internship programs may participate in a subsequent program after a two-year residency outside the U.S.

8) What should I do if there are problems during my training/internship?

As your J-1 Visa sponsor, we act as your advisor and liaison between you and your host organization. You are required to notify us immediately if you encounter any problems during your program. When informed early, we have been very successful in helping participants and host organization to resolve most problems and misunderstandings.

9) Do I need to have health insurance for my training/internship?

All trainees and their dependents on the J Visa must be covered by a health insurance plan that satisfies the insurance requirements of the U.S. Department of State for the entire duration of the training program. Before we can approve sponsorship, you and your dependents must show evidence of such coverage or purchase insurance through our visa sponsor

To satisfy the requirements of the Department of State, your and your dependents' insurance coverage must:

Provide, at a minimum, up to 10,000 U.S. dollars in case of medical evacuation.
Provide, at a minimum, up to 7,500 U.S. dollars in case of repatriation of remains.
Provide, at a minimum,
EITHER: up to 50,000 U.S. dollars of regular and customary medical expenses per accident or sickness
OR: 75% of regular and customary medical expenses per accident or sickness
Have a deductible that does not exceed 500 U.S. dollars per accident or sickness.

10) How will I pay for my living expenses during my program?

Many host organizations provide their trainees/interns with a monthly stipend that helps them pay for rent and other living expenses. However, regardless of whether your training/internship is paid or unpaid, it will be your responsibility to have sufficient funds to cover all living expenses in the U.S., pay for round-trip air travel, and purchase adequate health insurance, both for yourself and your dependents (any spouse and/or unmarried children under the age of 21 who entered the U.S. on the J-2 Visa to stay with you).

As a sponsored J-1 Trainee/Intern you are required to come to the U.S. with a minimum of 1,200 U.S. dollars (plus 600 U.S. dollars for each dependent accompanying you) in order to be able to pay for living expenses during the first month of your stay (you may not receive the first paycheck from your host organization until five or more weeks after the beginning of your training/internship). In addition, you must ensure that you have at least 900 U.S. dollars for yourself and 450 U.S. dollars per dependent per month to cover basic living expenses for the remainder of your and your dependents' stay in the U.S. Please note, however, that your actual living expenses may be significantly higher, depending on your life style, the location of your training/internship, and other factors.

When you apply for your visa, you will be required to show to the U.S. consular officer that you have available personal funds at least in the amount stated in item 5.g. on the DS-2019 Form.

We look forward to hearing from you at any time - For more details and get the ball rolling on processing the visa please Click APPLY!