International interns offer great benefits to companies in the U.S., and Zoped Internships makes it easy and affordable to tap into the talents of young professionals from around the world by providing J-1 visa and OPT candidates from varying cultures and backgrounds.   J-1 visa and F1 OPT (Optional Practical Training) Definitions:

• J-1 visa participants are international students or recent graduates seeking an opportunity to have hands-on experience in their field of study.
• OPT (Optional Practical Training) participants are international students that apply for programs related to their degree from universities and colleges within the US.

No Cost to the Host Company:

• Zoped Internships provides stellar international J-1 visa and OPT (Optional Practical Training) participants at no cost to your company.
• Please note that if your company has fewer than 25 employees and less than three million dollars in annual revenue, U.S. Department of State regulations mandate a site visit prior to acceptance into the J-1 visa program for a one-time fee of $250. Once approved for the J-1 visa program, you won’t have to pay any further fees.
• OPT interns do not mandate a site visit.

Caliber of Applicant:

• We approve only the most qualified individuals, screening each applicant for maturity, motivation, and English fluency. Before accepting a candidate into our program, we conduct a thorough interview, verify related work experience and ensure that he or she is qualified for the J-1 visa or OPT program.

Cross-culturalism:

• J-1 visa and OPT participants come from diverse educational backgrounds and professional experiences, enhancing your business with a unique and global prospective. The cross-cultural benefits that  J-1 visa participants offer are immense, from proficiency in foreign languages to varying customs and life experiences. Excited about gaining career experience, international interns are also exceptionally eager to learn from your U.S. employees.

Flexibility:

• Unlike many U.S. college interns, Zoped Internships participants can stay with your company far beyond the length of a single academic semester. J-1 visa participants in the Hospitality sector are eligible to stay with you for an entire year, while participants in other fields can remain at your company for up to 18 months. OPT participants can stay with you for an entire year, with the option of extending in certain fields.