J-1 for internship if not a recent graduate?

[Fabercham 22]

Hi all 

I would like to move into a new career field and therefore would like to do a summer internship in the USA. I have short-listed a few I am interested in, however I am 34 and graduated in 2009. I have read conflicting information as to if I would be able to get a J-1, could anyone shed any light? Also I have previously been in the US on a K1 visa, so have a SS number and US bank account, I am unsure if this would cause any issues. 

Many thanks in advance for your help!

[Rocio0010 5,579]

8 hours ago, Fabercham said:

Hi all 

I would like to move into a new career field and therefore would like to do a summer internship in the USA. I have short-listed a few I am interested in, however I am 34 and graduated in 2009. I have read conflicting information as to if I would be able to get a J-1, could anyone shed any light? Also I have previously been in the US on a K1 visa, so have a SS number and US bank account, I am unsure if this would cause any issues. 

Many thanks in advance for your help!

It might be difficult because with a K1 you’ve already shown immigrant intent. How long ago was this?

[Coco8 1,042]

If you are looking at internships posted by companies, all of those are for CURRENT students. Thus, you cannot be an intern if you already graduated (plus, you graduated 11 years ago, which does not make you eligible for one).

 

You can do those work & travel programs if you qualify.