With nearly a decade of experience in Human Resources and over 6 years of specialized experience in the hospitality industry, Zaheer Nayani brings a strong understanding of talent acquisition, candidate evaluation, and hospitality workforce development to Outbound Path Consulting (OPC).
As Country Director for Pakistan, Zaheer leads OPC’s local operations and serves as the primary point of contact for aspiring hospitality professionals seeking J-1 internship and training opportunities in the United States.
He oversees the candidate selection and approval process, ensuring that each applicant meets OPC’s recruitment standards and program requirements before their application advances to the U.S. corporate office for further processing.
Combining his hospitality HR expertise with a commitment to professional development, Zaheer is dedicated to connecting qualified Pakistani talent with international training opportunities that support long-term career growth.
Return With a Career That Travels.
Studying or recently graduated in hospitality, tourism, culinary arts, or hotel management.Or already working in the industry: a degree or certificate plus one year of experience, or five years of experience with no degree needed.
Conversational English. Valid passport.
Pre-screened by a named advisor before your file reaches the sponsor. You never apply blind.
Visit us, call us, or message us. The advisor who answers is the one who handles your file.
Paid training inside a premium U.S. hotel. A wage from your host employer, paid directly to you. Standards that follow you into every role after this one.
Your background, field, and goals.
Where you stand, plainly stated. Even if it's "not yet."
Every requirement, in writing.
Formal review by our licensed J-1 sponsor. Not us.
A role suited to your goals.
Ready for life on arrival.
Every step depends on eligibility, host availability, and sponsor approval.
Your advisor confirms fit first. Then your file moves to our licensed sponsor for formal review.
Documents prepared together, well ahead of time. Nothing submitted without you seeing it.
“OPC has helped me gain a great experience by being able to come to the U.S and working at one of the best hotels in Louisiana. I would not have had this culinary internship experience (that will untouchably benefit me in the future) without their assistance.”
Culinary Intern
“Hi! I am Kiz Elizalde from Philippines. I had my J1 visa internship in one of the best hotels in Montana for 1 year as a Housekeeping Supervisor. My internship journey was not easy but I could say that it was worth it! I found friends, met new people everyday at work, worked with different people and got to learn new things everyday. I also met other interns from different countries like Turkey, Romania and Peru. I finally experienced four seasons too. Fall season was my favorite because it’s not too hot, not too cold and with lots of colorful leaves around. Four seasons doesn’t happen in my country, so, I feel delighted about it.”
J1 Housekeeper Supervisor
“The busy season is almost over, but believe me I had so much fun and I can tell to myself that I learned a lot of things in this wonderful internship. Thank you for the privilege that I’ve been part of your program, I met a lot of good people whose living here in the US, people who are also interns that are studying from other countries and we built an unforgettable memories. I’m so glad that I met them, my workplace is so awesome, and your program is so much worth it. Thank You very much to all the people behind the excellence of the program.”
Intern
“My name is David and i was on my laptop looking for a better job than I had in South Australia, I saw an ad that asked me if I wanted to work in Canada or United states. I was very nervous as ive never been to America before, and on my own. Paperwork and payments were all being sent as i heard that it was not a scam. I really had a skype interview with a manager from the hotel i was supposed to work in, and i got it. I had my flight details emailed to me and off i was, couldnt believe it, hotels on the way were included. My accommodation at the hotel went with no problems as i was tired.”
“My internship is going truly well and the learnings I earn every day from the program are just priceless. I encounter various challenges but I’ve learned to take them as my motivation to grow every single day. I find the system of my workplace very educational, wherein right before every shifts, all the staff gathers together with chefs and managers to share culinary, food and service knowledge to keep everyone as power of our restaurant. It is very motivating for self-development too, to keep myself learning all new knowledge. I am being valued and appreciated by my colleagues who just make me keep loving my workplace and the people I work with.”
J1 Trainee














































Hotel Group
“ This program gave me the confidence to grow my career internationally. ”
Restaurant Trainee
“ I learned from the best and gained real-world experience. ”
Tourism Professional
“ This experience opened doors I never thought possible. ”
Hotel Group
“ This program gave me the confidence to grow my career internationally. ”
No. This is a cultural exchange program. It doesn't guarantee a visa, job, or permanent U.S. status.
Yes. By your host employer.
Internship: up to 12 months. Traineeship: up to 18 months.
No. Conversational English is enough.
No. J-1 is a temporary cultural exchange. Not an immigration pathway.
Yes. Run under the U.S. Department of State's J-1 Exchange Visitor Program. Through a designated sponsor.
A named advisor is assigned to your file. They reach out within days, with a clear next step.