Best States for Hospitality Internships in the USA on a J-1 Visa

Best States for Hospitality Internships in the USA on a J-1 Visa Where you complete your internship in the United States shapes almost everything about it: the type of hotel or restaurant you work in, how busy the season is, how much you spend on rent and how much of your pay you keep after […]

J-1 Visa for Internships: Intern and Trainee Categories, DS-2019 and SEVIS Explained

J-1 Visa for Internships: Intern and Trainee Categories, DS-2019 and SEVIS Explained If you want to complete an internship in the United States, the visa you will almost certainly use is the J-1 visa. It is the official route for international students and young professionals to gain paid, structured work experience in their field in […]

J-1 Visa Interview Questions: How to Prepare and What to Bring

J-1 Visa Interview Questions: How to Prepare and What to Bring You have a host company, your DS-2019 has arrived and the only thing between you and your internship in the United States is a short conversation with a consular officer. For most J-1 interns and trainees, the visa interview lasts only a few minutes, […]

J-1 Taxes and Tax Returns: A Guide for Interns and Trainees in the USA

J-1 Taxes and Tax Returns: A Guide for Interns and Trainees in the USA Your first paycheck as a J-1 intern in the United States is an exciting moment, until you look at the deductions. Federal tax, state tax, maybe local tax: the US system can look confusing, especially if you are used to taxes […]

How to Get a Social Security Number on a J-1 Visa: Step-by-Step Guide

How to Get a Social Security Number on a J-1 Visa: Step-by-Step Guide One of the first tasks after you arrive in the United States on a J-1 internship is applying for a Social Security number (SSN). Your host company needs it to put you on payroll and report your wages, and you will use […]