Who can apply for Internship USA?

Current university or college students, and graduates within 12 months of finishing their degree. You need to be 18 or over, speak intermediate English or better, and hold an EU, EEA, UK or Swiss passport.

How much does the program cost?

The consultation is free. The program fee is $1,850 to $4,500 depending on the program length and option you choose. On top of that, budget for the $185 visa fee at the consulate, the $220 SEVIS fee and insurance at $65 to $70 per month. You receive the exact program costs during your free consultation.

Which visa do I need?

The J-1 Intern visa. We guide you through the sponsorship paperwork, the DS-2019 form and the visa interview at the US consulate.

How long can I stay, and when should I apply?

Up to 12 months. Apply as early as you can: finding the right position, the paperwork and the visa interview together take a few months.

Is the internship paid?

Yes. Hospitality positions are paid, and the compensation is designed to cover your living costs while you are in the USA.

Internship USA

J-1 Visa Program for current university students or recent graduates. Get an internship in your own field!

Who can apply

Currently enrolled in a university or college outside the USA, or graduated within the last 12 months
Aged 18 or over
Intermediate English or better
EU, EEA, UK or Swiss citizen

What you get

Up to 12 months in the USA
Placement in your field of study
Visa sponsorship guidance
Housing and arrival support

Visa: J-1 Intern

What the program is

You spend up to 12 months working in an American hotel, resort or restaurant, in the department that matches what you study: front desk, food and beverage, guest services, rooms or culinary. It's real work with real guests, and it reads on a CV.

We handle the parts that slow people down. Matching you with a host company, your DS-2019 and training plan, the visa interview, housing and your first days on the ground. You get straight answers about pay, hours and what the year actually looks like.

You bring the motivation. We'll handle the paperwork.

A server greeting guests in an upscale restaurant

Where you can work

Hospitality is where we place most people right now, and where host companies ask for interns the most. For hospitality, you can choose from a big variety of actual job openings: you see the positions and you decide which ones you apply for. These are the functions you'll typically work in, depending on your experience and the host company's needs.

See current openings

Front Desk

Guest check-in & check-out · Reservations · Concierge support

Skills you'll gain

Guest communicationBrand standardsService recoveryPMS exposure

Guest Services

Guest relations · Front-of-house · VIP & member services

Skills you'll gain

Problem solvingGuest experienceLocal knowledgeCommunication

Food & Beverage

Restaurant service · Bar operations · Banquets & events

Skills you'll gain

Fine dining serviceTeam coordinationEvent executionUpselling

Rooms

Rooms division · Quality control · Housekeeping leadership support

Skills you'll gain

Operational standardsWorkflow coordinationAttention to detail

Culinary

Kitchen operations · Food preparation · Plating & presentation

Skills you'll gain

Kitchen workflowFood safetyMenu knowledgePresentation

Don't see your field?

We have limited positions in business, finance, engineering and other fields. Tell us what you studied and we'll let you know if we have a fit for you.

Check if I qualify

Two ways to join

Pick the option that fits your situation.

Full Program

Browse our training positions in the USA, and we also help you with the visa process.

Access to our network of host companies across the USA
We match you with a position in your field
Full visa sponsorship guidance
Housing and arrival support

Independent Program

Already found a training position in the USA on your own? We will help you with the visa process.

You secured the position, we handle the paperwork
DS-2019 form and Training Plan arranged
Full visa sponsorship guidance
Insurance and support during your stay

Compensation

Most of our positions are paid. The compensation plan varies from company to company. During your free consultation we'll tell you exactly what to expect for the positions that match your profile.

Housing

Hospitality & agriculture: housing is provided or assisted by the host company.
Business & STEM fields: housing is arranged independently. We'll point you in the right direction.

Fees

A transparent overview of the costs involved.

Program consultation

We check your eligibility, talk through your options and plan your next steps

Free

Program fee

Includes your DS-2019 form and Training Plan. Depends on program length and placement

$1,850 – $4,500

U.S. Consulate visa fee

Paid directly to the U.S. Embassy or Consulate when you book your visa interview

$185

SEVIS fee

One-time U.S. government fee, paid before your visa interview

$220

Insurance

Required medical insurance for the full duration of your stay

$65 – $70 / month

Program fees depend on program length and placement. You'll receive the exact program costs during your free consultation.

Application process

From first contact to your first day in the USA.

Free consultation

Fill in our short qualification form. We check your eligibility and recommend the right program. No cost, no obligation.

Placement

Choose the Full Program and we match you with a host company, or secure your own position and we take it from there.

Visa & documents

We prepare your DS-2019 and Training Plan and guide you through the J-1 visa interview at the U.S. Consulate.

Fly to the USA

With insurance, housing and arrival support arranged, you start your position in the United States.

Frequently asked questions

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