World People USA, Inc. arranges internships that provide interns with opportunities to gain real-world work experience overseas. Through these programs, an individual can both accumulate occupational experience at a business in the U.S. and further his or her language study.
World People provides three options for internship-related services: 1) search for and interface with internship sponsors, 2) coordination of J1 (internship) visa application, and 3) internship sponsor search/interface and J1 visa application (combination of 1 and 2). Whether you presently reside in Japan or are already in the U.S., you can choose the service that best suits your purposes.
Here, at World People, our staff both in Japan and the U.S. work together to help put together an internship especially for you. Once you are in the U.S., our local staff continues to make itself available for consultation during the duration of your program. With World People available to help at every step of the way, you can now embark on your internship overseas with complete peace of mind.
 Scope of Nature
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1.Internship Job Placement: Find Sponsor Company
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Note
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This section, numbered "1," applies in the case of an individual who holds a U.S. labor permit (such as that for Optional Practical Training) but has not yet been accepted for an internship by an internship sponsor.
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Sequence of Services
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1.Applicant submits completed World People application form, resume (written in English), and proof that he or she holds a working visa.
2.Upon World People’s receipt of and confirmation that the documentation is in order, applicant pays fee as requested.
3.World People selects potential internship sponsors in the U.S. based on preferences the potential intern expresses during internship counseling conducted by World People.*
*Any individual wishing to intern at a non-Japanese firm must have TOEFL score of 550 or TOEIC score of 800, respectively.
(TOEFL = Test Of English As A Foreign Language; TOEIC = Test Of English For International Communication)
4.World People provides company profile(s) and other information to be used by the potential intern in preparing for interview(s).
5.World People arranges in-person or telephone interview(s) with the internship sponsor(s).
6.Interview --> Internship offer --> Orientation --> Internship!
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Fee
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$1,000 ($250 additional charge for the third and each successive company)
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Refunds
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1. $500 in the event that World People fails to place an individual within six months
2. $0 in the event that an individual cancels his or her internship subsequent to accepting an offer
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2.J1 Visa Application Service
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Note
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this section, numbered “2,” applies in the case of an individual who has found an internship on his or her own but needs assistance in obtaining a U.S. visa for purposes of the internship.
Following the receipt of the DS-2019, the individual applies for a J1 visa and undergoes an interview at the U.S. Embassy. If the application is approved and the interview passed, the applicant receives a J1 visa.
World People will take care of you through the process, from obtaining the DS-2019 through the J1 visa application.
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Application Methods
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Depending on his or her situation, an individual can apply for a J1 visa by: 1) applying from Japan or 2) applying for a change of status while in the U.S. When applying for a change of status, the applicant must already have a U.S. visa, such as an F1 (student) visa, and be residing in the U.S.
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Application Pre-Conditions and Qualifications
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A J1 visa applicant must meet the criteria listed below
1.Academic history/professional experience: the applicant must fall into one of the below categories:
a.Degree from junior college (including technical school) or higher academic institution and minimum of one year of work experience. Degree and work experience must be related to the intended field of internship.
b.Minimum of five years of work experience outside the U.S.
c.Current enrollment in a college or university outside the U.S. with a declared major in the intended field of internship.
d.Degree earned less than twelve months prior to application date in the field of intended internship from a college of university outside the U.S.
2.Age:
a.Item "a" or "b," above: not younger than 20 and not older than 38.
b.Item "c" or "d," above: not younger than 20 and not older than 28.
3.Required minimum scores on tests of English-language ability:
TOEFL: 460, TOEIC: 600, EIKEN Test In Practical English Proficiency: Grade 2
4.Maximum duration of internship:
a.Agriculture, hospitality and tourism: 12 months
b.Others: 18 months
c.Applicants who fall into "c" or "d," in "academic history/professional experience," above: 12 months, regardless of field.
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Application Procedure
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An individual who meets the J1 visa application criteria must complete the following steps leading to the actual application submission: 1) World People application and 2) resume written in English (please send to World People). World People will screen the submission for the possibility that the individual will qualify for a DS-2019, which is required (although not by itself sufficient) for obtaining a J1 visa. If World People determines that such a possibility exists, World People will at that point assess the applicable fee (see "Fee," below).
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J1 Visa: Time From Application To Issuance
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1.If applying from Japan: approximately 2 months
a.DS-2019 application/issuance: approximately 1 month
b.Interview at U.S. Embassy and visa issuance: approximately 3 to 4 weeks
2.If applying for change of status within the U.S.: approximately 4 months
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Fee
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1.Application in Japan:
DS-2019 application: $3,100*
*Applicants applying Japan will be assessed fees for the Student and Exchange Visitor Information System ("SEVIS") ($100) and visa-applicant interview ($131), in addition to the DS-2019 application fee. Payment should be made by ATM in Japan.
2.Application for status change in U.S.:
DS-2019 application: $3,100
Change of status: $1,000
Total: $4,100
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Refunds
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World People will issue partial refunds for fees paid under the following conditions with respective amounts indicated:
1. DS-2019 denied : $1,250
2. Visa denied subsequent to interview at U.S. Embassy : $750
3. Application for status change denied : $1,000
4. Application canceled by applicant subsequent to submission : $0
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Other Fees
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Overseas travelers' insurance:
・ Overseas travelers’ insurance is required for J1 visa applicants.
・ The J1 visa-issuing body makes available such insurance for $40 per month.
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3.Internship Job Replacement & J1 Visa Application
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Note
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This section, numbered "3," applies in the case of an individual who has not yet found an internship sponsor and does not hold a valid working visa.
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Sequence of Services
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(1)World People finds an internship sponsor.
1.Potential intern sends to World People completed World People application and his or her resume written in English.
2.Upon World People’s receipt of the aforementioned documents and confirmation that such documentation is in order, World People will screen the submission for the possibility that the individual will qualify for a J1 visa. In the event that a positive determination is made, the individual shall then make payment to World People of the applicable fee for services in the manner described herein.
3.World People selects potential internship sponsors in the U.S. based on preferences the potential intern expresses during internship counseling conducted by World People.*
*Any individual wishing to intern at a non-Japanese firm must have TOEFL score of 550 or TOEIC score of 800, respectively.
4.World People provides company profile(s) and other information to be used by applicant in preparing for interview(s).
5.World People arranges in-person or telephone interview with internship sponsors.
6.Interview --> Internship offer/acceptance (Internship sponsor has now been determined.)
(2)Upon the potential intern’s acceptance of the internship sponsor’s offer, the J1 visa application process commences.
7.Subsequent to determination of the internship sponsor, the individual goes through the J1 visa application procedure.
8.Applicant pays applicable fee for services related to the J1 visa application.
9.Individual may apply by:
a)Applying for a change in status while in the U.S.
b)Applying at the U.S. Embassy in Japan.
10.Completion of status change/receipt of J1 visa --＞ Orientation --＞ Internship!
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Fee
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See Sections 1 ("Internship Sponsor Company: Search And Interview Arrangement") and 2 ("J1 Visa") for details on fees, refunds, and overseas travelers' insurance.
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Payment
Clients in Japan should pay via bank transfer to the bank account of World People USA, Inc. Any service charge(s) associated with such funds/wire transfer shall be paid by the payer.
Clients in the U.S. may pay by bank transfer, certified check issued by a U.S. bank, or U.S. postal money order.
Contact Us
For more information, please feel free to contact us:
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World People USA, Inc.
21250 Hawthorne Blvd., Suite 500, Torrance, CA 90503
Tel: (1) 310-699-1953
Fax: (1) 310-872-5049
Email: info@worldpeople.co.jp [Click here for E-mail form]
World People Japan
2-11-34-108 Kema-cho, Miyakojima-ku, Osaka-shi, Osaka-fu, JAPAN #534-0001
Tel: (81) 06-6923-1981
Email: info@worldpeople.co.jp [Click here for E-mail form]
We provide one free initial consultation of up to 30 minutes (in the case of office visit or phone consultation) or one reply of up to 300 words to your e-mail inquiry.
We welcome all inquiries, so please feel free to contact us.
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