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Begin your J-1 internship or trainee journey

We help thousands of students each year grow professionally and experience U.S. business practices and culture. Fill in your details and our team will guide you through every step — from your DS-2019 application to your first day in the workplace.

Tell us about yourself

Need something else? Send us an email at: info@globalinternships.com

What happens next?

Send us your details, and our team will contact you to answer your questions and walk you through the next steps.

We review your details

Our team reviews your submission and connects you with a J-1 visa specialist suited to your program and country.

Our team contacts you

A J-1 visa specialist will reach out to answer your questions and walk you through the next steps. Once your documents, phone interview, and payment are complete, most applicants receive their DS-2019 within 2 weeks.

We guide you through the process

From your DS-2019 application to your visa interview, we support you every step of the way — dedicated program advisor, 24-hour emergency support, and year-round start dates so you can begin when it works for you.

Why participants choose Intrax

Services supporting you every step of the way.

Designated sponsor since 2003

Intrax is a U.S. Department of State designated sponsor for J-1 trainee visas since 2003 and intern visas since 2007 — giving you a trusted, experienced sponsor backed by decades of compliance expertise.

Fast DS-2019 processing

Receive your DS-2019 within 2 weeks of completing all documents, your phone interview, and payment — so you can move forward with your visa application without delays.

Dedicated program advisor

You are assigned a personal program advisor who provides guidance and support throughout your entire internship — from application to your last day in the U.S.

24-hour emergency support

If something unexpected happens during your program, our team is available around the clock to help — so you are never left dealing with issues alone.

通年開始日

Begin a role when it works best for you.

Global presence and connections

A trusted international network opening doors across industries and locations.

Common questions

Do I need an internship offer before I apply?
Yes, most of our applicants have already found their own internship or trainee position.  However, we do offer placement services for hospitality programs through our Premium Hospitality Program.
What internship and trainee fields are eligible?
農業、林業、漁業
芸術と文化
建設・建築業
Education, Social Sciences & Library Science
ホスピタリティ＆ツーリズム
情報メディア・コミュニケーション
Management, Business & Finance
行政・法律
STEM & Industrial Occupations
Are there any fees beyond the program fee?
Fees for the J-1 program typically include the following:  application, program, SEVIS, and insurance.  Some applicants may be able to purchase their own insurance coverage.  Your regional Intrax office will advise.

Hear from past interns

Discover what living in the U.S. and working for an American company is like!

Professional Internship
"In general, I’m very satisfied with my experience at Highel. Although there are only two interns including myself, I have so much fun at work as my coworkers are very friendly and would sometimes invite us to their house on weekends to hang out."
研究者
"I assist in both the Research and Engineering team at Cipherome. In order to perform in both teams, being able to understand programming languages such as Python and Java is highly required. Outside of work, I joined various social groups like Networking with Bay Area K Group (BAKG) in order to participate in social events "
Professional Internship
"My current goal is to gain an extensive knowledge of trading in foreign markets while working at KCC Transport Systems. I was recently trained on a wider range of tasks at my company including FCL Logistics, FAK, and Air Cargo."
研究奨学生
"As an intern in the Quality Management team, I regularly perform defect prevention, product inspection, screening, and disposal of defective products. Since this field is closely related to what I major in College, I strongly believe that this experience will help me expand my knowledge and further develop skill sets required for my dream career in Korea. "
Professional Internship
"I am currently working in the Personnel and General Affairs department performing general office duties. Since I started working at LogisALL, I proactively seek opportunities in my role to improve my English skills by trying to answer more extension calls. "
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文化交流プログラムを通じて、Intrax 、市民外交を通じて理解の架け橋となり、世界を形作ることを目指している。