Your placement, arranged for you
We secure your paid US placement and manage the process with you: CV preparation, employer introductions, interview preparation, placement confirmation and J-1 sponsorship and visa coordination.
Before you travel, you know where you will work, what you will do and what you will earn. You have one Aureus contact to bring the arrangements together.
Who this programme is for
Full-time students at qualifying post-secondary institutions outside the US, and graduates whose programme begins within 12 months of graduation. Your internship relates to your field of study.
Time to build real experience
Internships can last up to 12 months, with a full-time schedule of at least 32 hours a week. You work with a US employer under an agreed training plan.
A paid placement, guaranteed
Yes. We guarantee a paid placement for applicants accepted onto our paid US placement programme, under the terms of their programme agreement. We arrange the employer placement and coordinate the J-1 sponsorship and visa process. Visa approval is a separate government decision.
Clear terms before you commit
You receive a private proposal with the programme fee, inclusions and placement guarantee. Your employer pays you separately for the work you do.
We also set out the costs to budget for, including visa and SEVIS charges, insurance, flights and living expenses where these are not included. That gives you a clear picture of the move before you enrol.
Questions for your next step
Who is J-1 Intern for?+
Qualifying full-time students at post-secondary institutions outside the United States, or qualifying graduates whose programme starts no more than 12 months after graduation. The experience must relate to the field of study and follow an approved training plan.
Can I take an 18-month internship?+
The standard J-1 Intern maximum is 12 months. A longer Trainee option has different eligibility and programme conditions; it is not an automatic extension of Intern.
Are the opportunities paid?+
Yes. Our paid US placement programmes put you with an employer who pays you for your work. Your offer confirms the pay, hours and role before you travel. The employer’s pay is separate from the programme fee.
Official sources for programme requirements. Reviewed 10 November 2026 where recorded in our source register.