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J1 Visa Helps US Employers Get Quality Labor

January 30, 2013 by Chiranth Nataraj

Exchange visas have made it easier for employers to fill temporary jobs in various sectors with skilled foreign workers.

Finding quality labor is an issue that most employers in the US are familiar with. J1 visas have made it easier for employers to fill temporary jobs in various sectors with foreign workers where there is unavailability of domestic workers. The J1 visa program is primarily a training or educational program, where there is an exchange of ideas. Workers with a good level of experience can get additional training and also share their knowledge with others in the host country. They can return to their home countries to further their careers and also improve their communities. There are two types of J1 visas for workers trainees and interns.
A trainee must have a degree from an academic institution in addition to at least one year of work experience in his field. An intern on the other hand should be studying in an academic institution outside the US. Interns must also have a minimum of one year’s work experience in their occupational fields. Trainees and interns can work in the US for up to 12 months. Fruit growers in the US are taking advantage of the exchange visitor J1 visa program to engage foreign workers, as they think they work more than local workers because of fewer distractions because their main focus is to make money, learn English and experience American culture; they are also open to learning new methods and techniques.

Trainees and interns must fulfill all the eligibility requirements of the J1 visa program for getting employment in the US. Since the application process takes some time, it is good to do it in well in advance. The sponsoring organization takes care of all the necessary paper work, travel arrangements, pre arrival training and technical support. Applicants must ensure that they have adequate finances to cover their travel, living expenses and also health insurance cover.

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J1 visa health insurance offers coverage and protection

January 23, 2013 by Chiranth Nataraj

Importance of J1 visa health insurance for people visiting US on exchange programs, such as students, scholars and interns

Working or studying in the US can be a wonderful experience, discovering the beauty and excitement that the country has to offer.  It is a great way to meet new friends, improve your English skills and gain valuable work experience at the same time. Students, research scholars, interns, teachers and professors can apply for a J1 visa to work and study in the US and benefit from a rewarding experience. A J1 visa is a temporary exchange visa that allows students and professionals to study or work in the US for a specified period of time, after having been sponsored by an organization approved by the US government. However, your J1 visa is valid only when it is supported by a J1 visa health insurance, to cover any medical costs for any sickness or injuries while you are on a US visit.

The cost of health care in the US is quite high when compared to other countries, with even a single day’s hospitalization or treatment running into hundreds of dollars. Since the US government does not provide health care, it makes sense to be insured medically for the entire duration of your stay. Almost all health care providers in the US refuse to provide service if you do not carry J1 health insurance;  it can also result in severe repercussions such as your J1 visa getting terminated and removal from the exchange program that you are involved in.

Since the insurance requirements for J1 visas are very specific, make sure you purchase an insurance plan that meets all the requirements; if not, you will end up wasting a lot of time and money. There are different options of J1 health insurance, you can compare prices online and decide the right plan, depending on the length of your stay and your future needs.

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