1. The School of Business Office assists students with this USA internship program. The School of Business Office's role is limited to introducing students to internship opportunities and recommending interns to U.S. companies. It does not guarantee internship positions or job openings, nor does it have the right or influence to decide on the final hiring of interns.

2. When recommending interns to US companies, the School of Business Office evaluates more than just academic performance. It comprehensively assesses students' academic achievements, the professional skills required for the position, academic performance, learning attitude, conduct, relationships with faculty and classmates, easygoing personality, reliability, maturity, integrity, sense of responsibility, self-discipline, leadership, communication skills, ability to work independently, and ability to work with others in a team. 

3. The companies in the U.S., when ultimately selecting interns, do NOT only evaluate a single academic achievement, but also comprehensively assess a student's academic performance, professional skills required for the job, academic performance, learning attitude, conduct, relationships with teachers and classmates, easy-going personality, reliability, maturity, integrity, sense of responsibility, self-discipline, leadership, communication skills, ability to work independently, and ability to work with others in a team, among other diverse aspects. 

4. If an applicant exhibits serious behavioral misconduct that affects or endangers the safety of others, and this is verified by the university and approved by the Internship Committee, the university may revoke their application. 

5. If an applicant exhibits serious behavioral misconduct before their internship in the United States, and this is verified by the university and approved by the Internship Committee, the university may notify the internship unit to revoke their employment as an intern. 

6. You could be refused J1 visa under section 214(b) of INA (the U.S. Immigration and Nationality Act), if you are NOT able to convince a consular officer that you will leave the U.S. after the internship program by sufficiently demonstrating that you have very strong ties to your home country or overseas, such as work, school, family, solid personal, professional, financial, or social connections to your home country / foreign country that compel you to return.

 

Ties are the various aspects of your life that bind you to your home country. Strong ties vary from country to country, city to city, and person to person, but examples include:

 

• Your job;

• Your home; and/or

• Your relationships with family and friends.

While conducting visa interviews, consular officers look at each application individually and consider the applicant's circumstances, travel plans, financial resources, and ties outside of the United States that will ensure the applicant’s departure after a temporary visit.

 

 

7. When applying for the J1 visa, the U.S. consular officer will request that you set all your social media accounts (i.e., LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook, X, Threads, etc.) to public. In addition, you must provide your social media account information, including platforms, user IDs, and URL links for the consular officer to review. Otherwise, you will also be refused under 221(g) of the INA (the U.S. Immigration and Nationality Act).