J-1 is an exchange visa issued by the US Department of State that lets you go to the US for a paid internship or training right in the field you are pursuing.

SBB handles the whole journey: skills assessment, career and applied English training, connecting you to a US host company, then preparing your DS-2019 file and visa.

The Intern category is for students or recent graduates; the Trainee category is for people who already hold a degree plus work experience.

You need conversational English good enough to work and a serious commitment to the journey. Everything starts with a skills assessment to pinpoint the right category and path for you.

Yes, if you start early. SBB's path builds your applied English and work presence alongside your professional skills.

Both the visa interview and the job in the US require you to communicate, so SBB trains you closely until you are confident enough before you leave.

The focus is Restaurants & Hospitality, Culinary & Kitchen, and service industries, where demand for international talent is high and steady.

Host companies span every state, from large resorts and hotels to service businesses. Specific placements depend on the field and the host's hiring timing.

The journey follows clear steps, not "sign up and wait":

• 1 · Skills assessment: choose your J-1 category and the right field.
• 2 · Training: professional skills, English and work presence for the US.
• 3 · Host company match: interview and receive an offer.
• 4 · Paperwork & visa: DS-2019, SEVIS and the consular interview.
• 5 · Departure & settling in: support through your first months abroad.

Timing depends on each person's starting point. During your consultation, you receive a specific path with milestones tailored to you.

Yes. J-1 interns and trainees work with pay under the host company's rules and US labor law.

Income varies by field, state and position, but the goal is clear: you build real experience while gaining financial independence early.

Cost depends on your category, field and starting point, so instead of a generic number, SBB breaks down every item transparently right in your consultation: training, sponsor fees, SEVIS, visa and airfare.

The program is split into phases with flexible support options, so families don't have to shoulder the entire cost up front.

Yes. SBB works with Designated Sponsors appointed by the US Department of State to issue the DS-2019, and stands by you throughout the visa preparation process.

As for clause 212(e) (the two-year home-residency requirement after the program), whether it applies depends on each person's profile and field. SBB reviews your case and advises you honestly before making any commitment.

J-1 is a time-limited program, but it is a strong stepping stone for your international profile.

Depending on your field and ability, there are paths forward such as moving up a category, switching to a suitable visa or continuing your studies. SBB advises the most realistic route and never promises what is beyond reach.

SBB prepares your file and interview carefully to maximize your chances of visa approval.

Situations like an unfavorable profile or a change of plans all have clear options and policies, discussed transparently from the start so you feel secure about your rights.