EDI assists international students and professionals with job introductions, visa acquisition and support in the U.S. EDI can help determine how to best recruit internationals and the best visa for your needs.

Visa Types:

• Seasonal Workers: Seasonal work visas are generally available for several months.
• Professional Workers: Professional visas are good for several years with extension.

Program Length:

Program length can vary in length depending on the visa your trainees or workers qualify for. Seasonal programs can be short and for several months, while professional visas offer several years with extensions.

• Up to 4 months J-1 Work & Travel (No extension)
• Up to 1 year      H2-B (Up to 3 years),
                             F-1 Optional Practical Training (No extension)
• Up to 3 years    H1-B (Possible extension up to 3 more years)

Employer Needs and Visa Types:

There are a variety of visas available to meet the need of practically every host.

• Need unskilled people for the busy season for several months
  
  Participants will be:
  • 18-28 years of age
  • Currently enrolled in an university, college or vocational school
  • Have basic English communication skills.
  
  J-1 Work & Travel Visa
  
  
• Need unskilled people for seasonal employment
  
  Participants will be:
  • Able to perform temporary or seasonal non-agricultural work
  • Have an basic English communication skills
  
  H-2B Visa
  
  
• Need people who are already in the U.S. and have some background in a specific field of work
  
  Participants will be:
  • In valid student status
  • Have completed all course requirements or graduated from a U.S. college degree program
  
  F-1 Optional Practical Training Visa
  
  
• Need people with some professional background or experience in a specific field of business
  
  Participants will be:
  • 20-38 years of age
  • Have completed at least two years of college and, generally, have work experience in the field
  • Have a clear purpose for learning about this field
  • Have a clear understanding of the language used in the field
  
  J-1 Professional Training Visa*
  
  
• Need professionals with education and experiences in specific field
  
  Participants will be:
  • Hold at least a Bachelor’s degree or its equivalent
  • Have a body of specialized knowledge in the fields of employment
  
  H-1B Visa
  
  

*J-1 Visa is not a working visa. This visa is for training and not for employment.