Host Companies: J-1 Terms Explained

Who qualifies to host interns and trainees, and the checks and site visits involved.

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  Host CompanyThe US organization where a J-1 intern or trainee does the training program.
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  Placement (Finding a Host)The training position at a US host organization where a J-1 intern or trainee does the program. You find it yourself or through a third party working with the sponsor.
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  Self-PlacedWhen you found your US host company yourself and then look for a J-1 sponsor.
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  Site VisitA sponsor's visit to a new host company with fewer than 25 employees or less than $3 million in annual revenue.

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