International Participants
You have built real skills in your home country. Pathways connects you with a U.S. organization that needs exactly what you bring — matching your background to a project-based role, supporting you through every step of the process, and helping you build a professional record that travels with you.
A real project. Real impact.
You are matched to a role built around a defined deliverable — not a busywork assignment. Every training plan includes clear objectives you own from start to finish, giving you a tangible portfolio piece and a professional reference from a U.S. organization.
Matched to the right organization
We match based on your field, your career goals, and the specific project scope the host organization needs. You meet the organization before anything is finalized. No surprises on either side.
Your path through cultural exchange
Cultural exchange isn't a box we check — it's the foundation of the J-1 program and a genuine part of your experience. You receive a cultural activity plan, local community access, and orientation programming designed to make your time in the U.S. professionally and personally meaningful.
Full transparency on every cost
Our fees are published in full before you apply. No hidden charges, no surprises after arrival. We walk every participant through the complete cost picture — fees, insurance, and living expense estimates — before any commitment is made.
Documented outcomes that follow you
Pathways tracks placement outcomes at 3, 6, and 12 months post-program. The professional record of what you accomplished during your program is something you carry into every future opportunity.
Your path to U.S. experience.
You deserve a placement that takes your skills seriously — matched to a U.S. organization that needs exactly what you bring, in a program that supports you from application through program completion and beyond.
Apply to the program
Submit your application with skills background and career goals. We review your eligibility under the Intern or Trainee category and confirm your path forward.
Get matched
We match you to a host organization based on your field, goals, and the project they need filled. You review the opportunity and meet the organization before any final decision.
Pathways handles your DS-2019
We issue your DS-2019, guide you through the embassy interview process, provide pre-arrival cultural orientation, and support your arrival in the U.S.
Complete your program
Finish your training with a documented record of your work and outcomes — a professional asset you carry home and into every future opportunity.
Intern Program
For students and recent graduates seeking hands-on experience in their field of study.
Trainee Program
For working professionals advancing their expertise through structured U.S. training.
Not sure which category applies to you? Contact us and we'll help you determine the right path.
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