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Common Questions & Answers for Host Companies:

　Common Questions & Answers for Host Companies:
What is a J-1 Visa Program?

The J-1 Exchange Visitor Visa is available for the international exchange program with a special provision for "international trainees" to obtain practical training in the USA in their respective fields. Applicants obtain their visa at the US Embassy or Consulate-General in their home country previous to arriving in the United States.
For additional information on this J-1 Visa Program, kindly visit:
http://www.travel.state.gov/visa/temp/types/types_1267.html


What are the merits of the WACE Internship Program?

1. NO placement fee required by the host company.
2. All applicants screened twice ・once in Japan and again in the USA.
3. All applicants from Japan are bilingual (English & Japanese).
4. Applicants are highly motivated, committed and available for internship up to a maximum of 18 months.
5. NO minimum wage required for the interns.
6. All applicants are eligible to receive an allowance in the USA and to obtain their own Social Security Number.
7. Employers exempt from paying social security taxes, medicare and FUTA(Federal Unemployment Tax Act) in case wages are paid.
8. Applicants to arrange a prepaid health insurance coverage in Japan before coming to the USA.
9. Host company has NO obligation to arrange accommodations for the interns.
10. NO paperwork hassle for host company. WACE coordinates the necessary J-1 Visa processing paperwork.


How does the WACE Internship Program recruiting process work?

WACE submits a cover letter with the resume of one or more of the many applicants on file. If a host company shows interest in an applicant, WACE arranges a telephone interview at a time convenient for both parties. Following the interview, the host company then decides on the acceptability of a candidate. NO obligation by the host company to accept a candidate.


How can the host company ascertain an applicant's English skills?

WACE pre-screens the English language ability of all applicants via a telephone interview.
In addition, all applicants require at least two years of college education to qualify for the program and also must possess hands-on professional experience in their respective fields.


How early can interns arrive in the USA?

For the majority of the applicants, it normally takes about four to six weeks after acceptance by the host company and until a U.S. visa to come to the USA is obtained.


What kind of paperwork is required by the host company?

The only paperwork to be submitted by the host company is a Training Plan similar to a job description. A sample will be submitted by WACE as well as assistance on how to complete the three-page document.


Who is responsible in providing accommodations for the intern while in the USA?

The host company has NO obligation to provide or find accommodations for interns. Instead, if requested, WACE will provide assistance to interns in finding housing or arranging a homestay service.


Please feel free to contact
[e-mail]
for further questions.

What are the merits of the WaceJapan Internship Program?

　What are the merits of the WaceJapan Internship Program?

1. NO placement fee required by the host company.

2. All applicants screened twice ・once in Japan and again in the USA.

3. All applicants from Japan are bilingual (English & Japanese).

4. Applicants are highly motivated, committed and available for internship up to a maximum of 18 months.

5. NO minimum wage required for the interns.

6. All applicants are eligible to receive an allowance in the USA and to obtain their own Social Security
Number.

7. Employers exempt from paying social security taxes, medicare and FUTA(Federal Unemployment Tax Act) in case wages are paid.

8. Applicants to arrange a prepaid health insurance coverage in Japan before coming to the USA.

9. Host company has NO obligation to arrange accommodations for the interns.

10. NO paperwork hassle for host company. WACE coordinates the necessary J-1 Visa processing
paperwork.

However, If you still have any questions, please send an e-mail to the address indicated below.

[e-mail]


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Questions from local companies?

　Questions from local companies?
Since the start of this BLOG, the following questions are received from local companies almost every day.

Will rephrase the questions as follows:

Question) WHAT is a J-1 visa program and WHY hire J-1 visa program interns?

Answers) Mainly for the following reasons:

1) Motivation:
Must travel across almost half the world to gain new experience.

2) Hardwork:
International travel is not cheap. All J-1 interns work hard to pay their way.

3) Qualification:
All J-1 interns are bilingual in English/Japanese

4) Diversity:
Fresh people bring new ideas and qualifications.

5) Neat Fit:
J-1 trainees can stay for maximum 18 months thus will neatly fit into your needs.


If you still have any questions, please send an e-mail direct to: [e-mail]


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Interview completed and training approved. What next?

What next?

Q-1) All processing completed in advance. What next?

A-1) Refer to the following HP for additional information:

http://tokyo.usembassy.gov/e/visa/tvisa-niv-j.html

You will note, as an employer, sponsoring a candidate is not a requisite.

A candidate is sponsored by organizations authorized by the U.S. Department of State to
sponsor a number of exchange visitors.

Subsequently an employer only needs to submit a training plan detailing the duties and
responsibilities of the candidate.

All other preparations are to be undertaken by each candidate and if your company or the
future intern requires further assistance, kindly send an e-mail to the address indicated
below.

Again, this ascertains that the J-1 Visa category was established by the Mutual Educational
and Cultural Exchange Act of 1961 to promote foreign policy objectives of mutual
understanding between the people of the United States and other countries not only through
job site training but also through EDUCATIONAL and CULTURAL ACTIVITIES.

If you still have any questions, please send an e-mail to the address indicated below.

[e-mail]


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Missing work?

Why is an intern needed?

BECAUSE......according to a report by a well-known survey company:

43 % of workers call in sick at least once a year despite not being so.

And while calling in sick is common, employers are catching on to the ruse:
23 % said an employee has been fired for missing work without a legitimate reason.

Have you ever had the same experience before?

Here are some funny & actual examples of excuses given by real-life workers for missing work:

1) I'm too drunk to drive to work.
2) I accidentally flushed my keys down the toilet.
3) I had to help deliver a baby on my way to work.
4) I accidentally drove through the automatic garage door before it opened.
5) My boyfriend's snake escaped and I'm afraid to leave the bedroom until he gets
home.
6) I'm too fat to get into my work pants.
7) God didn't wake me.
8) I cut my fingernails too short. They're bleeding and I have to go to the doctor.
9) The ghosts in my house kept me up all night.
10) I forgot I was getting married today.
11) My cow bit me.
12) My son accidentally fell asleep next to the wet cement in our backyard.
His foot fell into the cement and we could not get it out.
13) I was watching a guy fixing a septic pump, fell into the hole and hurt myself.
14) I was walking my dog and slipped on a toad in my driveway and hurt my back.
15) My house lock jammed and I'm locked in.

So....why not to try an internship program? However, if you still have any questions, please
send an e-mail to: [e-mail]




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