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Can you get a visa for an internship?
You need a J-1 Visa in order to legally participate in an internship/training program in the U.S. Before you can apply for a J-1 Visa, though, you first need to apply for J-1 Visa sponsorship with a U.S. Department of State-designated J-1 Visa sponsor organization, such as InterExchange.
Can I do internship in USA?
The J-1 visa enables you to legally intern in the United States for 3 weeks up to 12 months. We also sponsors for J-1 visa trainees, who can stay for up to 18 months. The U.S. State department maintains a list of designated J-1 Visa sponsors who can help you obtain your visa.
Can a B1/B2 visa be used to enter the US for work?
No. B1/B2 visa is issued strictly for visit or specific business meeting purpose. You cannot use it to enter USA for specific INTERNSHIP (which technically means WORK). Do not abuse the visa. If you are caught, you will be penalized for future US visa applications.
Is it illegal to do unpaid internships with a B1/B2 visa?
It is clearly illegal on both fronts: Unpaid internships are illegal in the USA, and either education or work are not legal with B1/B2 visa, with few exceptions like short conferences or courses. What does Google know about me? You may know that Google is tracking you, but most people don’t realize the extent of it.
How long can you stay in the US on a B1/B2?
Whatever the visa’s validity period is, the foreign visitor on a B-1/2 visa is usually authorized to stay in the USA for up to 6 months on each entry, unless the border protection officers deem it appropriate to grant a shorter period of admission. What does a B1/B2 visa mean without annotation?
Who is eligible for a B-1/B-2 visa waiver?
U.S. Department of State regulations states that applicants for the B-1/B-2 or Visa Waiver Program must be foreign nationals intending to enter the U.S. for a temporary stay related to business and/or tourism.