Eligibility
REQUIREMENTS FOR J1 BRIDGEUSA INTERNSHIP AND GRADUATE PROGRAMS
To qualify for the J1 BridgeUSA Graduate Program, you must meet the following criteria:
Hold an Irish passport
Be within 12 months of graduation (based on the date on your Grad cert) from a full-time academic program at a recognised Irish university or college.
Be aged 18-30 on the date you enter the US.
Passport must be in pristine condition. If your passport is torn or damaged in any way you will need to apply for a new one.
Your passport must be valid for the full duration of your programme and ideally be valid for a further 6 months from when you return from the US. Irish passport holders are not subject to the 6-month rule but we recommend it, just to be on the safe side.
Be able to show proof of required support funds, USD $1,500, when clearing US Immigration.
To qualify for the J1 BridgeUSA Internship Program, you must meet the following criteria:
Currently enrolled OR within 12 months of graduation from a full-time academic program of study at a recognised 3rd level university or college in Ireland or the UK
Be over 18 years of age on the date you enter the US
Have sourced an offer of an Internship placement with a US Employer which is directly linked to your degree program of study.
Please note. You must enter the US within 12 months of the date of Graduation issued on your Graduation Certificate.
