J1 Visa Program

A J1 visa allows you to enter the United States for a minimum of 3 months and a maximum of 18 (depending on the program) to learn by working. You are allowed to earn money while working at a pre-determined placement in the United States. 

Following a successfully completed program you will have 30 days to travel around the United States before returning home. 

Visas are provided by the U.S. Department of State and the CA Education Program. You will need to apply for a program and you will be issued a visa accordingly. An appointment at the US embassy near you is required to validate the visa before entry into the United States. 

• Applicants must be 18-28 (21-35 for enology applicants), have 2 years experience in their requested field and have conversational English skills. 
• J1 Visa provided by U.S. Dept. of State and CA Exchange Program for training in agriculture related fields.                  
• Visa application coordinated by CAEP.                                 
• 24 hour medical/accident Insurance required.                  
• J1 visa holders able to move to different training site/host within the U.S., pending CAEP approval.    
• J1 visa holders will receive room and board plus minimum stipend of $700/month.           
• J1 visa holders must pay state (if applicable) and federal taxes.
  
• J1 visa holders are allowed 3 weeks travel for a 6 month or longer stay and 30 days travel before and after visa dates.  

Qualifications for the Trainee J1 Visa Program

To qualify for a CAEP Trainee program, you must have either

(1) a degree or professional certificate from a post-secondary academic institution outside of the United States AND at least one year of prior related work experience in the occupational field acquired outside the United States, or

(2) five years of work experience outside the United States in the occupational field.

Qualifications for Intern J1 visa:

To qualify for a CAEP Intern program, you must have either

(1) be currently enrolled in and pursuing studies at a degree or certificate-granting, post-secondary academic institution outside of the United States, or

(2) have graduated from such an institution no more than 12 months prior to your internship start date.

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