Official J-1 Placement Portal 2026
Finding a qualified internship or trainee position in the USA requires maximum precision. Every placement listed here is exclusively tied to the VisaNerd J-1 Infrastructure. This means for you: The legal vetting of host organizations has already been completed, and the issuance of your DS-2019 form will be handled entirely through our system. We take care of the regulatory hurdles of the BridgeUSA program so your focus remains on your professional development.
J-1 Operations Internship Miami @ Roberlo
Location: Miami, Florida
Business Operations in Florida: Manage logistics and analysis processes at a global automotive specialist in Miami. $3,500 stipend.
J-1 Front Desk Internship Montauk @ Gurney’s
Location: Montauk (Hamptons), NY
Luxury hospitality in the Hamptons: Gain 12 months of front desk experience at Gurney’s. Incl. staff housing & meals. J-1 process via VisaNerd.
J-1 Interior Design Internship Miami Beach
Location: Miami Beach, Florida
High-end design in Florida: Design luxury properties in Miami Beach and Aspen. Focus on AutoCAD, moodboards, and project management.
J-1 Robotics Internship California @ CVAE
Location: Visalia (Central Valley), CA
Robotics in the Central Valley: Manage automated packaging systems and robotic palletizers in California. Includes complimentary housing.
J-1 Chemistry Internship Cambridge @ MacroCycle
Location: Cambridge, Massachusetts
Sustainability meets high-tech: Optimize textile recycling processes directly in the Cambridge innovation hub at an MIT spin-off.
J-1 Inclusive Design Internship Boston @ IHCD
Location: Boston, Massachusetts
Accessible construction in Boston: Work on inclusive design solutions at IHCD. A J-1 internship for students – secure via VisaNerd.
J-1 Culinary Internship @ Four Seasons Lanai
Location: Lanai City, Hawaii
High-end culinary in Hawaii: Learn the standards of luxury hospitality at Four Seasons for 12 months. J-1 visa via VisaNerd infrastructure.
J-1 AI Research Internship @ Orbifold AI
Location: Los Altos (Silicon Valley), CA
AI Research in Silicon Valley: Spend 12 months working on multimodal Deep Learning and MoE models directly in Los Altos. Paid J-1 program.
J-1 Engineering Internship NYC @ King Rose
Location: Manhattan, New York City
Construction Management in Manhattan: Support on-site projects across New York City. A full year of US engineering practice.
J-1 Culinary Internship Yellowstone Park
Location: Yellowstone National Park, WY
Cooking in the world’s oldest national park. Paid position including housing and meals. Secure J-1 process via VisaNerd.
J-1 Branding Internship NYC @ Hello Sono
Location: Manhattan, New York City
Right on Broadway: Help shape the brand of a New York startup. Focus on HubSpot, Design, and AI tools. J-1 infrastructure by VisaNerd.
Frequently Asked Questions about the J-1 Portal
Yes, most placements in the VisaNerd portal are paid. Compensation ranges on average between $2,000 and $4,000 per month.
Yes, all positions listed here are tied to the VisaNerd J-1 infrastructure. We handle host vetting and DS-2019 issuance.