J-1 is an exchange visa issued by the U.S. Department of State. The Trainee category lets you go to the USA for paid training to sharpen your expertise right within the field you are pursuing.

SBB handles the whole journey: skills assessment, vocational and applied English training, connecting you with a host company in the USA, then preparing your DS-2019 and visa file.

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 strong enough to work and a serious commitment to the journey. Everything starts with a skills assessment to pinpoint the right category and roadmap for you.

Yes, if you start early. The SBB roadmap builds your applied English and work conduct alongside your vocational skills.

Both your visa interview and your job in the USA require you to communicate, so SBB trains you closely until you are confident enough before you set off.

The focus is Hospitality, Culinary & Food 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 timeline.

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

• 1 · Skills assessment: choose the right J-1 category and field.
• 2 · Training: vocational skills, English and U.S. work conduct.
• 3 · Host company match: interview and receive an offer.
• 4 · File & 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. In your consultation, you get a specific roadmap with milestones tailored to you.

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

Income depends on the field, state and position, but the goal is clear: you gain real experience while becoming financially independent sooner.

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

The program is split into stages with flexible support options, so families don't have to shoulder the full cost all at once.

Yes. SBB works with Designated Sponsors appointed by the U.S. Department of State to issue the DS-2019, and stands by you throughout preparing your visa file.

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

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

Depending on your field and ability, there are next steps such as upgrading your category, switching to a suitable visa or continuing your studies. SBB advises the most realistic path and never promises what's out of reach.

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

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