J-1 Hospitality Internship & Trainee Program
This premier, structured program offers final-year hospitality students, recent graduates, and seasoned professionals the extraordinary opportunity to live, work, and train in the United States for up to 12 months. Designed to foster both professional and personal growth, the program provides immersive, hands-on training and deep cultural exposure within the American hospitality industry.
Program Paths & Eligibility Requirements
J-1 Internship Program
Tailored for current advanced students and those launching their careers.
Tailored for current advanced students and those launching their careers.
- Age Requirement: 18 to 35 years old.
- Academic Status: Must be a final-year hospitality student or a recent graduate (within the field) holding an Associate Degree or higher.
- Professional Experience: A minimum of one year of work experience in the hospitality or food and beverage sector is required.
J-1 Trainee Program
Designed for experienced professionals looking to enhance their global expertise.
Designed for experienced professionals looking to enhance their global expertise.
- Age Requirement: 18 to 35 years old.
- Professional Experience: Must possess at least five years of documented experience in the hospitality or food and beverage industry.
Required Registration Documents
To initiate your application, please provide the following:
To initiate your application, please provide the following:
- A clear copy of your passport bio-page.
- A professional, smiling passport-sized photograph.
- An updated, comprehensive resume.
- A completed online registration form.
- Formal letters of recommendation from previous employers.
- Your confirmation of registration receipt.
- Copies of previous DS-2019 forms or U.S. visas (if applicable).
Associated Fees & Financial Expectations
Mandatory Government & Program Fees
- Medical Insurance: $540 USD (Covers the full duration of the program).
- SEVIS Fee: $220 USD (Student and Exchange Visitor Information System fee).
- U.S. Embassy Visa Fee: $185 USD (Non-immigrant visa application fee payable to the U.S. Embassy in Jamaica).
- Variable Expenses: Airfare, daily travel, and housing deposits fluctuate based on your departure date, destination state, and specific landlord or employer agreements.
Program Fee Deposit & Payment Timeline
- Initial Deposit: A deposit of $1,000 USD is required to begin the placement process. This amount will be credited directly toward your total program fee or your chosen payment plan.
- Final Balance: The remaining balance must be settled in full within five business days of receiving your official training plan or job offer letter.
