Persons presently in the U.S. with F-1 student visas are not eligible for the J visa documentation if their funding is solely from personal sources. J-Visa holders are required by the U.S. government to have adequate medical insurance. While attending the first month of certificate course work, participants will begin to orient themselves to American business culture. When the participant has successfully completed one month of course work and demonstrated mastery and fluency in English, he or she will qualify for a month-long, unpaid internship placement with a Silicon Valley firm.
Interns are subject to the same work rules and standards of conduct as regular employees.
After the first month, if requested by the organization hosting the intern, the internship length may be extended. At this point, the intern may also be offered a modest stipend, subject to the approval of the internship coordinator.