Agriculture Internship Program in USA by Experience International

Konsultan Visa, in partnership with Experience International (EI), proudly presents:

📚 Overview of the J1 Exchange Visitor Program

Enacted in 1961, the J1 Visa Program promotes educational and cultural exchange between the U.S. and other nations. It allows foreign nationals to join pre-approved training or internship programs in the U.S.

✅ Qualifications

• Strong English communication skills
• Clear intent to train, gain skills, and return home
• Internship/training must relate to education/career field
• Apply from outside the U.S.
• Must not use staffing/employment agency
• Relevant degree/experience must be from outside the U.S.

Intern Criteria

• Currently enrolled in a recognized post-secondary institution OR
• Graduated within the past 12 months (and program starts within that period)

Trainee Criteria

• Post-secondary degree + 1 year full-time work experience OR
• 5 years of full-time experience in the relevant field

🗓️ Program Duration

• Interns: Max 12 months
• Trainees: Max 18 months (Agriculture limited to 12 months)

❌ Prohibitions

• No unskilled labor
• No direct clinical care
• Clerical work must be ≤ 20% of total training

⏱️ Extensions

Extensions are allowed on a case-by-case basis. Fees apply.

🔖 Visa Rule 212(e)

Some EVs must return to their country for 2 years after program before applying for certain U.S. visas (H, L, K, immigrant). This does not restrict return on tourist/student visas.

♻️ Repeat Participation Rules

• Trainees & former Interns must wait 2 years before reapplying
• Must show more advanced or new training objectives if repeating

💼 Experience International's Role

• Official J1 Visa Sponsor
• Screening EVs and Hosts
• Training Plan (DS-7002) & Visa Documents (DS-2019)
• Compliance monitoring, site visits, and 24/7 support
• Insurance & Orientation
• Final certificate & documentation support

📆 Timeline

• ~8 weeks from application to arrival

Application Steps:

1. Submit EV & Host applications
2. Screenings & reference checks
3. Confirm placement details
4. Issue DS-7002 & DS-2019
5. Apply for visa, attend interview
6. Receive visa, book flight

🌾 Internship Opportunities in U.S. Agriculture

🧂 Beef Cattle & Hay Production (Oregon)

• Animal husbandry grads with 1+ year experience
• Apr-Oct or 12 months | Age: 18-30
• ✅ Housing provided
• ⚫ Cost: USD 3,535 | Salary: $13/hr, 40-50 hrs/week

🌿 Culinary Herb Farm (Hawaii)

• Agriculture grads with 1+ year experience
• 12 months | Age: 18-30
• ✅ Housing: $150/month
• ⚫ Cost: USD 3,535 | Salary: $11/hr

🌽 Custom Harvesting (California)

• Agriculture grads with 1+ year experience
• Mar-Nov or 12 months | Age: 18-30
• ✅ Housing provided
• ⚫ Cost: USD 3,535 | Salary: $500/week, 50-60 hrs/week

🧀 Dairy (Texas)

• Animal husbandry grads with 1+ year experience
• 6-12 months | Age: 18-30
• ✅ Housing provided
• ⚫ Cost: USD 3,535 | Salary: $2,400/month, up to 60 hrs/week

🦤 Equine Care (Florida/NJ)

• Animal husbandry grads with 1+ year experience
• 3-12 months | Age: 18-30
• ✅ Housing provided
• ⚫ Cost: USD 3,535 | Salary: $450/week

🌱 Greenhouse (California)

• Agriculture grads with 1+ year experience
• 3-12 months | Age: 18-30
• ✅ Housing: $500/month
• ⚫ Cost: USD 3,535 | Salary: $14/hr

🐷 Swine Farm (Missouri)

• Animal husbandry grads with 1+ year experience
• 12 months | Age: 18-30
• ✅ Housing: $150/month
• ⚫ Cost: USD 3,535 | Salary: $10.30/hr, 45 hrs/week

🌿 Horticultural Research (Washington)

• Agriculture grads with 1+ year experience
• Up to 12 months | Age: 18-30
• ✅ Housing: $400/month
• ⚫ Cost: USD 3,535 | Salary: $11.50/hr

🍷 Wine Program (WA, OR, CA)

• Viticulture/enology grads with 1+ vintage experience
• Up to 12 months | Age: 18-30
• ✅ Housing provided
• ⚫ Cost: USD 3,535 | Salary: $10.16/hr

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