Advance your career through an Internship in the United States – Cultural Vistas Information Session
Nov 5, 2021
11:00AM to 12:00PM
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Date(s) - 05/11/2021
11:00 am - 12:00 pm
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Are you interested in pursuing a co-op or internship in the United States? Join Cultural Vistas Information Session to learn more about the process.
The J-1 Exchange Visitor Program provides countless ways for students around the world to gain hands-on professional experience in their chosen academic or occupational field while deepening their understanding of American culture.
Annually, more than 4,500 individuals from over 100 countries and over 900 U.S. businesses, companies, and NGOs turn to Cultural Vistas as their trusted solution for J-1 Visa sponsorship for internship and training programs.
As a J-1 Visa sponsor, Cultural Vistas is responsible for administering exchange programs in compliance with the U.S. Department of State’s public diplomacy goals and visa requirements.
Once you have secured an internship position with a U.S. organization, Cultural Vistas will assist you with obtaining the visa needed to participate in this opportunity.
– Flexibility to sponsor programs from most countries in most fields at any time of year
– Arrival and acculturation assistance, including comprehensive orientation materials
– Issuance of the “Certificate of Eligibility for J-1 Visa” (Form DS-2019)
– Options for expedited service guaranteeing completed applications are evaluated in five business days
– Training plan and application assistance
– Host organization and applicant vetting
– Comprehensive health and medical insurance
– 24-hour emergency support for participants and host organizations
– Program monitoring through a dedicated client relations team and regular evaluation
– Cultural and educational activities and networking events in select cities
– Access to free tax software for participants
This session will provide information on how to plan and prepare for future opportunities to work in the United States under the J1 Visa Exchange Visitor Program. Community transmission of COVID-19 continues in many countries. Before planning International Travel please review Global Affairs Travel Advisories.
For questions related to this session, please connect with us at globalcareers@mcmaster.ca
If you have an accommodation need for an event/planned meeting, email careeraccess@mcmaster.ca. Should you require any materials sent in an alternate/accessible format, please advise.
This session is brought to you by the Student Success Centre (SSC) as part of International Education Week.