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.
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.
