J-1 Visa Program

  

The chamber is pleased to offer our members the choice two official Sponsor’s of the J-1 Visa Program, both whom are authorized by the U.S. Department of State.

The programs offered by both the British American Business Council (BABC) and Council of International Programs USA (CIPUSA) can assist you in bringing trainees and/or interns of any nationality and from anywhere in the world, into the United States.

 

WHY USE THE J-1 VISA?

  • Provide US work experience/training to employees and interns (potential employees) based elsewhere;
  • Broaden the national/cultural demographics of your staff;
  • Enhance employee recruitment/retention by offering US assignments; and
  • Improve communication and understanding between US and overseas offices.

J-1 VISA CONDITIONS

  • Open to all nationalities, and to employees based anywhere in the world;
  • Periods of up to 18 months for trainees and 12 months for interns;
  • Exchange visitor becomes an Individual/Young Professional member of the British-American Chamber of Commerce – Ohio (BACC) for the duration of their training, in order to participate in local events.
  • Business Sectors: Management, Business, Commerce, Finance, Law, Industry, Sciences, Engineering, Architecture, Information Media & Communications.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

Both Sponsors are highly experienced and have a long track record of reliability and dependability. The Chamber is keen to encourage prospectve Exchange Visitors to come and work in the great state of Ohio. We offer a choice due to the fact that the BABC has a requirement that the Host Company must have a business relationship with the United Kingdom, and there have been prospective J-1 Visa applicants in the past where the Chamber has been unable to assist due to this requirement. Therefore, we also have a relationship with CIPUSA who does not have such conditions and is headquartered locally in Cleveland, Ohio.

For more information please get in touch at info@baccohio.org