Licensed J-1 Sponsor Partner · Local Canada Office
Our J-1 hospitality program in the USA connects Canadian talent with U.S. host hotels: front office, culinary, food and beverage, guest services.
We’re not a visa provider. We match candidates with employers. Our licensed sponsor runs the exchange program.
Enrolled in or graduated within the last 12 months from a hospitality, tourism, culinary, or hotel management program. Or working with a year of experience.
Conversational English.
Valid Canadian passport.
Submit the form. A person reviews your file next.
Both paths were confirmed in writing by our sponsor before any travel commitment.
Kristina V. Cajipe
9580 170th Street NW Edmonton, AB T5T 5R5
Placed with operators known for training talent, not filling shifts.
Paid directly by your host employer. Standards from this paid J-1 hospitality internship carry into every role after.
Background, field, goals
Clear on where you stand.
Matched with a host employer.
Formal eligibility review.
A host role built for you.
Ready for arrival, documents sorted.
Canadian citizens are visa-exempt for J-1 status. . No consular interview; sponsor documents are shown at the U.S. port of entry.
That’s our sponsor’s process. We focus on matching you with the right employer.
Applies to citizens. Permanent residents follow the standard visa process.
“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.”
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Job boards go nowhere. A local advisor goes somewhere.
Your details reach your advisor. No one else.
No, it does not guarantee entry, job placement, or immigration status. It is a cultural exchange program, and final approval rests with our sponsor and U.S. Customs and Border Protection.
No, we do not provide or process visas. We connect eligible candidates with U.S. host employers, and our licensed sponsor manages the exchange visitor program.
Yes, it is paid. Your U.S. host employer pays your wage directly for the full duration of your placement.
Internships run for up to 12 months, and traineeships run for up to 18 months, depending on your eligibility category
No, fluent English is not required. Conversational English is sufficient to train and work well in a U.S. hotel setting.
No, Canadian citizens are visa-exempt for J-1 status. Sponsor documents are presented at the U.S. port of entry instead of at an embassy interview.
No, it applies to Canadian citizens only. Permanent residents and landed immigrants apply through the standard consular visa process.
No, it does not lead to a green card. It is a temporary cultural exchange visa, not an immigration pathway.
Yes, it runs under the U.S. Department of State's J-1 Exchange Visitor Program, through our licensed sponsor.
A named advisor is assigned to your file and reaches out within a few days with a clear next step.