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'For May travel dates - book by 31 Jan'

'For June travel dates - - book now while places remain'

What is a J-1 Visa?

An Irish J-1 visa is the chance of a summer of a lifetime in the USA - live, work and explore with a summer job in the US city of your choosing where you can go with your crew or find a new tribe. Once your summer work is over you then have 30 days to travel across the US and explore everything America has to offer.

Book now and thaw out in America next summer. T&Cs apply.

Still have some questions?

Chat to our J1 team

What is a J-1 Visa?

An Irish J-1 visa is the chance of a summer of a lifetime in the USA - live, work and explore with a summer job in the US city of your choosing where you can go with your crew or find a new tribe. Once your summer work is over you then have 30 days to travel across the US and explore everything America has to offer.

Book now and thaw out in America next summer.T&Cs apply.

Closing soon for 2023

Book by 31 Jan for May travel (closed) and June travel (now closed due to high demand (waitlist only).

Still have some questions?

Chat to our specialised J1 team

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Your J1 Summer, the USIT way

Live Events

With virtual and in-person events taking place across the country from Sligo to Cork, it’s even easier to get the J1 intel you need. View all upcoming events.

More J1 jobs

With 1100+ live jobs and more added every day, it’s even easier to land your dream job in Chicago, NYC, San Fran, San Diego and more. Check out the current job listings here.

A new era of J1

With our new booking system, better processes and a larger, dedicated J1 team, we are committed to constantly improving your J1 experience.

Our Booking Promise

Your €99 deposit is protected for life and you can use your deposit payment against any other programme. Read our full Booking Promise here.

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Why do a USIT J1?

Don't take our word for how great a J1 summer is – hear from people who’ve been there and had the summer of their life. (Until this next year, when they go back!).

Check out our J1 stories

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CIARA, 22

San Diego"I had always wanted to go on a J1 after I had saw my older brother do it years before me but I could never find anyone to go with, so, I decided to go completely solo!"

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"USIT make the whole thing easy and doable in-between college.

It can be difficult trying to get all the paperwork before you go, but USIT take all the hassle out and keep things smooth. It'll be the best summer of your life for sure!"Áine

"My J1 experience was by far the best thing I have ever done!

The places we explored, the people we met and the activities that we completed were nothing compared to home. I would 100% recommend a visa with USIT, everything was explained clearly and easily."Ciada D

"My J1 experience was better than I ever expected.

It was by far the best summer I have ever had and was such an incredible opportunity. I got to live and work in New York for 3 months. I made friends with my American roommates and worked in Times Square."Doireann M
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