Does the J Visa Program Abuse American Workers?

There has been an increased amount of debate within the U.S. Government regarding the question as to whether the J-1 Visa Program abuses foreign students and American workers. A hearing within the House Subcommittee on Immigration and Enforcement will address this question at some point this Fall.

While there are certainly areas within the program that could be vastly improved upon, particularly the Summer Work/Travel program, it is our belief that the benefits of the program, such as promoting greater foreign understanding of the United States and our culture, far outweigh the disadvantages.

As an accredited J-1 visa sponsor for the trainee & intern categories, we work tirelessly to make sure that the foreign nationals that we sponsor are not coming to the U.S. to take employment positions from American workers. We also will only sponsor foreign nationals who wholeheartedly plan to return to their home countries once their training/intern programs are complete. We truly hope that other J-1 visa sponsors take the same approach.

What do you think of the J-1 program? How can it be improved? We welcome your feedback......

Memorial Day Holiday

Please note that Global Current will be closed on Monday, May 30th is observance of Memorial Day.

We will be back in the office on Tuesday, May 31st to answer any inquiries.

Have a great weekend!

Did You Know?

Global Current can sponsor foreign nationals from every foreign country for J-1 trainee and intern visas.

Through May 15, 2011, our organization has sponsored foreign nationals from 39 countries on 6 continents (sorry Antarctica). The program participants that we sponsor are spread throughout 27 U.S. states.

So rest assured, if you are a foreign national from Papau New Guinea that has obtained a trainee or intern opportunity in Idaho we can assist...assuming of course you are eligible!

J-1 Visa - Summer Internships

As many employers know, April and May are often the busiest months of the year for company HR departments as both American and international college students and recent graduates are searching for summer internship opportunities throughout the United States.

With J-1 intern exchange visitor visas, it is possible for most U.S. companies to serve as hosts for foreign nationals interested in coming to our country to learn and develop particular professional skills.

If a qualified foreign national has contacted your office with an inquiry regarding a summer internship.....and you are interested in having them come over, let us know! We may be able to serve as program sponsors for his/her visa and program.

Have questions? Give us a ring - (212) 757-3774 x240

Ask for Jon Adler, Program Manager

Spring J-1 Visa Sponsorship

Wow, March was a busy month! For most J-1 visa sponsors, this is the busiest time of year as companies begin to finalize their plans for hosting summer trainees and interns.

Even during this hectic period time, Global Current still processes all eligible applications within 48-hrs or less!

Impressed? Many of our customers are :) Give us a ring if you would like to know more.....

Japan Earthquake/Tsunami Relief Efforts

We at Global Current send our condolences to Japan in the light of the tragic earthquake/tsunami that devastated the country this past Friday.

As a J-1 visa sponsor that sponsors a large volume of Japanese J-1 Exchange Visitors, we have plenty of friends in Japan. We hope that our former Global Current professionals and the family and friends of those we currently sponsor are OK given the circumstances. We are truly shocked by the extent of the destruction caused by these recent disasters.

Should you have any interest in making a charitable donation to the disaster relief efforts in Japan, we recommend donating to the American Red Cross.....
http://www.redcross.org/

Good news in the world of U.S. international exchange visitor programs.....

While the U.S. Government cut $4.1 billion from its operating budget to avoid a government shutdown, the budgets for the Department of State and international exchange programs have not been affected.

As a J-1 visa sponsor, we are quite relieved by this development. In our opinion, U.S. Exchange visitor programs are crucial to providing the international community with a better idea of what our country and diverse population are actually like.....