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To learn more about the J1 Visa programs offered, check out the first-person accounts from past participants in the videos below.

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    Au Pair Program creates a global family

    Au Pair Program creates a global family, Au Pair

  • Picture of Candice and Laura

    Would You Run a Marathon with Your Host Mom?

    Candice and Laura, Au Pair

  • Picture of Expanding Career Possibilities

    Expanding Career Possibilities

    Expanding Career Possibilities, Intern

  • Picture of Fostering Lifelong Friendships

    Fostering Lifelong Friendships

    Fostering Lifelong Friendships, Summer Work Travel

  • Picture of Inspiring Wanderlust in Their Children

    Inspiring Wanderlust in Their Children

    Inspiring Wanderlust in Their Children, Au Pair

  • Picture of International visitors are the largest group of volunteers at the NYC Marathon

    International visitors are the largest group of volunteers at the NYC Marathon

    International visitors are the largest group of volunteers at the NYC Marathon

  • Picture of J-1 Visa Exchange Visitor Program

    J-1 Visa Exchange Visitor Program

    J-1 Visa Exchange Visitor Program

  • Picture of Lisa

    Real World Experience

    Lisa, Intern

  • Picture of More Than a Job

    More Than a Job

    More Than a Job, Summer Work Travel

  • Picture of My Two Homes

    My Two Homes

    My Two Homes, Au Pair

  • Picture of Work and Travel in the United States

    Work and Travel in the United States

    Work and Travel in the United States, Summer Work Travel

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