J-1 Hosts NYC
J-1 Visa Host Organizations in NYC
A practical directory of host organizations across New York City that receive J-1 exchange visitors — including universities, hospitals, K-12 schools, au pair host families, and professional internship hosts.
Programs Hosted: J-1 Research Scholars
Overview: Academic departments request DS-2019 issuance and support orientation for incoming scholars.
Reference: Flushing International High School (context link), Cordell Hull Foundation – Teacher Exchange
Programs Hosted: J-1 Visiting Scholars, Professors, Student Interns, Short-Term Scholars
Overview: Handles compliance, DS-2019 issuance, and deemed export control screening.
Institutions that commonly host J-1 physicians and medical trainees through accredited residency and fellowship programs.
Focus: Internal Medicine residencies; accept/sponsor J-1 trainees.
Reference: Woodhull IM Residency, One Brooklyn Health – IM Residency
Focus: IMG-friendly Internal Medicine residency programs that accept J-1 trainees.
Reference: Residency Advisor – Harlem Hospital IM
Focus: Internal Medicine residencies and clinical training.
Reference: Maimonides – IM Residency
Focus: Academic health system with broad clinical training; J-1 sponsorship for medical professionals.
Reference: Montefiore New Rochelle – Training, Montefiore Einstein – Main
Focus: Residency programs and clinical training for medical students and residents.
Reference: Jacobi Medical Center (overview)
Focus: Teaching hospitals affiliated with Icahn School of Medicine; host J-1 physicians across departments.
Reference: Mount Sinai Morningside (overview)
What they do: Helps NYC-area schools host international educators on J-1 visas with full-service or independent placement models.
Reference: Spirit – Host a Teacher
What they do: Places and supports K-12 exchange teachers on J-1 visas with local NYC schools.
Reference: CHF – J-1 Visa
What they do: Matches host families in NYC with J-1 au pairs, providing training and ongoing oversight.
Reference: Context link
What they do: Runs a NYC-based “Connect NYC” orientation for au pairs before starting with host families.
Reference: Context link
Requirements: Private room, background checks, English interview, written agreement, adherence to hourly limits (typically 45 hrs/week).
Reference: General context link
What they do: Connects international students with NYC host companies (engineering, IT, public administration, and more).
Reference: J1VisaExchanges
| Host Type | Example Institutions & Organizations | Role in J-1 Program |
|---|---|---|
| Academic Institutions | Teachers College (Columbia), Stony Brook University | Host visiting scholars, researchers, and professors; manage DS-2019 and compliance |
| Medical Training Hosts | Woodhull, Harlem Hospital, Maimonides, Montefiore-Einstein, Jacobi, Mount Sinai | Host J-1 physicians and medical trainees |
| K-12 Schools & Teacher Hosts | Spirit Cultural Exchange, Cordell Hull Foundation | Host international educators in NYC-area schools |
| Au Pair Host Families & Networks | Au Pair USA (InterExchange), AuPairCare | Match host families with J-1 au pairs and provide support |
| Internship Hosts | FUSIA CCIP Internship Program | Place student interns with approved host companies |