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.
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.
