J-1 Student Intern

Length of Stay: 

3 weeks to 12 months

Purpose of Visit: 

To participate in a student internship program that will fulfill bachelor's degree objectives back home.

Processing Time: 
  • Processed by OISS
  • Allow 6 to 8 weeks* for OISS to process and send immigration document to scholar

*Does not include time waiting for a visa appointment

Application Considerations: 

Apply no later than 4 months prior to the start date

Immigration Sponsorship: 
Yale
Special Notes & Considerations: 
  • Contact OISS first before proceeding.
  • Only option for participants in the Visiting Undergraduates Participating in Research or Clinical Activities program, or other approved internship programs.
  • Visiting students who qualify for VAR, Special Student or Postgraduate Fellow positions are not eligible for this category.
  • Requires a detailed contract-type document (DS-7002) and a formal evaluation to be completed at the beginning, middle, and end of the internship.