Explore J-1 Visa Programs in the United States
Live, work, and experience American culture on a BridgeUSA J-1 visa program through Spirit Cultural Exchange. Whether you’re an international teacher, student, or young professional, our cultural exchange programs offer the chance to build your career, gain hands-on experience, and learn about the richness of American culture firsthand. From teaching in K-12 classrooms to interning, training, or joining a Work & Travel adventure, your journey begins here.
Intern or Train in the US
Teach School in the US
Discover how you can teach at a US school as a qualified K-12 educator for up to five years through the BridgeUSA Teacher program.
Work and Travel in the US
Experience American culture while working seasonally in the US for up to four months during your summer break from university.
Get Started On Your Adventure in the US
Host J-1 Visa Participants in the United States
Spirit Cultural Exchange partners with US employers and accredited K-12 schools to host international interns, trainees, teachers, and students through the BridgeUSA J-1 Visa program. More than just hiring for temporary positions, these are cultural exchanges that bring fresh global perspectives to your workplace. We handle the details and J-1 Visa sponsorship, making the process to hire J-1 Visa exchange visitors easy and rewarding. Choose from a variety of BridgeUSA J-1 Visa programs to meet your unique business needs.
Host an Intern or Trainee
Host an Exchange Teacher
Host Work and Travel Participants
Hire international university students on BridgeUSA J-1 Work Travel visas to fill seasonal roles while bringing fresh energy and global perspectives to your workplace.
About Spirit Cultural Exchange
Spirit Cultural Exchange is designated by the United States Department of State as a BridgeUSA J-1 Visa Program Sponsor for the Work and Travel, Intern, Trainee, and Teacher Programs.
Spirit Cultural Exchange’s US based exchange programs allow you to truly immerse yourself in American culture while gaining professional experience or training in your field of expertise.
We aim to provide every participant with a life-changing cultural exchange experience, each contributing toward a global “spirit” of international peace and understanding that lasts long after the program ends.
What Our Participants Are Saying
94%
Past participants who recommend Spirit Cultural Exchange
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Years as a designated BridgeUSA J-1 Visa program sponsor
97%
Past participants who were satisfied with their J-1 visa experience
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