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.
Filipino hospitality talent already runs floors and kitchens on cruise lines and in five-star properties worldwide. Our J-1 hospitality program in the USA places that same talent inside real U.S. hotel operations: front office, culinary, food and beverage, guest services.
Backed by a U.S. Department of State-designated sponsor built for the Philippines. No brokers.
Enrolled in or graduated within the last 12 months from a CHED-recognized hospitality, tourism, or hotel management program. Or working with a year of relevant experience.
Conversational English.
Valid passport.
Every file for our J-1 hospitality trainee program is reviewed by a person before the sponsor ever sees it.
Kristina V. Cajipe
28th Floor, Cityland Pasong Tamo Tower, U2807 2210 Chino Roces Avenue, Makati City, Philippines 1230
Your host employer pays you directly. The standards you build in this paid J-1 hospitality internship carry into five-star properties and cruise operations for the rest of your career.
Background, field, goals
Clear on where you stand.
Reviewed with you, not without you.
Formal eligibility review.
A host role built for you.
Ready before you fly.
Your interview happens at the U.S. Embassy in Manila, the country’s only post for this. Because you’re traveling on a confirmed J-1 visa with sponsor-issued documents, not as an undocumented job-seeker, you carry exactly what NAIA immigration officers look for at departure.
No, it does not guarantee a visa, job placement, or immigration status. It is a cultural exchange program, and final approval rests with our sponsor and the U.S. Embassy.
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 effectively in a U.S. hotel setting.
No, an OEC is not required. J-1 exchange visitors are excluded from the OFW classification under Philippine law, so standard OEC and POEA clearance steps do not apply.
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.
