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Making sure every dollar of your hard-earned J1 cash lands in your pocket. 

J1 visa tax returns: Everything you need to know to get your tax back

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So you've found the city's best bagel shop and cheapest pint. But do you know your social security number?

My advice for your first few weeks in the USA

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Passport up-to-date? Tick. Travel adaptors packed? Tick. US Embassy appointment booked? Huh, what?

6 things I wish I'd known before moving to the USA

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Everything is bigger in America – including the professional training options! USIT has three options to train in the USA – Internship USA, Grad USA and Trainee USA. Book a call with the team and we’ll work out which is best for you.   

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Wondering which USA program is best for you?  

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In a competitive job market and increasingly interconnected world, having international work experience on your CV is a guaranteed way to help you stand out. On this program, you’ll get world-class training in your field, build a global network, and show future employers you have the motivation to live and work abroad. Plus, your visa allows you to travel for 30 days before and after your placement - meaning you can live and work in the USA for 14 months in total.

Why do a professional internship in the USA?

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Live and work in America for up to 20 months on our professional trainee program – without the need for a college degree.

Trainee USA

18+ | 1-18 months | Non grads can apply

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Just graduated? Hats off! Put what’s on paper into practice with a year working in your academic field in America – with the flexibility to find your position when you arrive.

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18-30 | 1-year | Final year or grad

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Need academic credit as part of your degree or want to spend the summer or a semester abroad getting ahead? USIT provides the visa sponsorship and placement tools to intern anywhere in the USA for 1-12 months – with 30 days either side to travel.

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"I’m getting on great in New York and really loving it so far. I’m interning in an advertising agency in the Empire State building which is really cool!’’ 

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Past USIT interns have interned in fields from construction to law – including working at the LA and Chicago District Courts. In a crowded job market, working in America can put your CV to the top of the pile.

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Do more with your degree  

It’s not possible to work or intern in the USA independently – it must be done via a US Department of State approved sponsor organisation. The work in America experts: together with our US partner, we provide the sponsorship, internship vetting and paperwork to apply for your visa. When approaching US companies for an internship, make sure you mention that you’re applying for US sponsorship through USIT – as this is often a barrier for US companies looking to take on international interns.

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Why USIT

Aside from the obvious – the food, weather, cities, beaches, the food again… this visa is the chance to learn from the best in the business. The land of opportunity, you’ll have access to companies in America that you just won’t get staying in Ireland. From multinational headquarters to media start-ups, every industry and sector is represented here. Attracting the leading talent from around the world, you’ll gain invaluable international experience and grow your network – all while living in one of the most exciting countries in the world.

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Why America

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Together with our US sponsor partner, we set you up with the sponsorship and placement vetting to intern anywhere in the States for up to 12 months.

USA sponsorship

We’ve been bringing our USA game for 60+ years. Our dedicated USA team will guide you through the visa, embassy and training plan process.

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Find step-by-step guidance on sourcing your placement our Intern Hub - including a directory of US employers where past participants have interned.

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Need to complete work experience as part of your degree or interested in completing a summer internship? The J1 Internship visa is the right one for you!
