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\"JAs a J visa trainee, foreign professionals are allowed to come to the USA to gain experience and exposure to USA culture while getting training in a USA business or occupation. This not only is an opportunity for the Visa holder to learn but also an opportunity for the USA workers to learn from the Visa holder.<\/p>\n

J visa Trainee Program Requirements:<\/strong><\/h3>\n

In order to be considered as a J visa trainee the applicant must have a professional certificate from a foreign university and at least one year of work experience or no professional degree but 5 years of work experience in the field the applicant chooses to come to the USA to train in.<\/p>\n

Trainees are not permitted to work in unskilled labor jobs or positions that require child\/ elder care or any type of patient care or contact. Additionally, the trainee cannot be in a position that does more than 20% clerical work or takes the place of what would be a full time or part time employees.<\/p>\n

Sponsors:<\/strong><\/h3>\n

To sponsor a j visa trainee the sponsor must conduct a site visit to organizations that have not previously participated in the program, have less than 25 employees or have an annual revenue of less than $3 million dollars. The sponsor must collect the employer’s ID number, verify all company information and provide proof of worker\u2019s compensation insurance.<\/p>\n

If the trainee is with the company for greater than six months, the sponsor must conduct a midpoint evaluation as well as an assessment at the completion of the program. If the program is less than a six-month period, then there must be an evaluation at the end of the program.<\/p>\n

The trainee must be properly selected, oriented and evaluated. The program must be at least 32 hours a week.<\/p>\n

Insurance:<\/strong><\/h3>\n

As a requirement of being on a J visa, you must carry health insurance. For more information about J Visa health insurance requirements check out this article<\/a>. For assistance finding the correct policy for your needs and budget contact us<\/a>. We have trained professionals standing by waiting to help you. To purchase insurance for your J visa\u00a0Click here.<\/a><\/u><\/p>\n

Related Articles:<\/p>\n

J visa overview<\/a><\/p>\n

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J-1 Insurance Requirements<\/a><\/p>\n

Buy J1 visa insurance<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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