Why & What needs to know about J1visa?

　Why & What needs to know about J1visa?　
Why would these Japanese wish to leave a comfortable life in Japan for an internship in the USA?

Studying in the U.S. under an internship will help them:
1) Broaden their horizon with this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to live, work and travel in the U.S.
2) Gain global perspective by working with diverse people from different cultures.
3) Build up their resume working for a prestigious U.S. host company.
4) Prepare for new realities of the international marketplace, especially their career in business.
5) Enhance their analytical, problem-solving, interpersonal and teamwork skills in a way they may not be able to do in Japan.
6) Develop and sharpen the focus of their career goals.
7) Move beyond Japan to become global.
8) Land countless interviews based on their unique U.S. exposure.

　 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 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. WACEJapan coordinates the necessary J-1 Visa processing paperwork.

　 How does the WACEJapan Internship Program recruiting process work?
WACEJapan 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, WACEJapan 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?　
WACEJapan 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 WACEJapan 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, WACEJapan will provide assistance to interns in finding housing or arranging a homestay service.
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WACEJapan website ＝＞http://www.wacejapan.org

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