Official J-1 Placement Portal 2026
Finding a qualified internship or trainee position in the USA requires maximum precision. Each placement listed here is exclusively tied to the VisaNerd J-1 Infrastructure.
J-1 AV & Electrical Engineering @ Sun Valley
Location: Sun Valley, Idaho
Sound engineering at a ski resort: Manage AV tech for live events and concerts in legendary Sun Valley. Includes on-site housing.
J-1 Culinary Internship @ The Stanwich Club
Location: Greenwich, Connecticut
Elite-level culinary in Greenwich: Become part of the Stanwich team. Includes on-site housing for only $40 per week.
J-1 Finance Internship NYC @ Howard Hanna
Location: Manhattan, New York City
Finance Ops on Broadway: Experience the New York real estate market at market leader Howard Hanna. Focus on transaction management, Excel, and reporting.
J-1 Hospitality Rotation: Chicago & NYC @ Eurostars
Location: Chicago (6 mo.) & NYC (6 mo.)
The ultimate US trip: Work 6 months in Chicago and 6 months in NYC. Experience two top hotels at the most exclusive addresses in the USA.
J-1 Engineering Internship @ Berkeley Lab
Location: Berkeley, California
Science at its best: Develop sustainable biofuels at one of the world’s leading research facilities, Lawrence Berkeley Lab.
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
Are J-1 internships in the USA paid?
Yes, most placements in the VisaNerd portal are paid. Compensation ranges on average between $2,000 and $4,000 per month. This usually covers the cost of living on-site.
Is visa sponsorship included?
Yes, all positions listed here are tied to the VisaNerd J-1 infrastructure. We handle the legal host vetting and manage the entire DS-2019 issuance for you.
Is housing provided?
This varies by location. In tourist regions or resorts, "on-site housing" is often included. In major cities like NYC or Miami, we support you in finding suitable shared apartments or studios.