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J-1 Visa Requirements TWC is a designated J-1 Visa sponsor by the U.S. State Department and sponsors a J-1 Visa for international students attending or recently graduated from a university in a foreign country. In order to obtain a J-1 Visa, you must be accepted into our Academic Internship Program and: • Be enrolled in a foreign degree- or certificate-granting university outside the U.S. OR have graduated from such an institution no more than 12 months prior to the program start date. Alternatively, you may have a degree or professional certificate from a foreign university and at least one year of work experience in your field. • Demonstrate sufficient English proficiency to succeed in the program. • Plan to leave the U.S. within 30 days after completion of the program. Dates & Deadlines Spring 2027 • Application Deadline: September 17, 2026 • Program Starts & Virtual Orientation: October 15, 2026 • D.C. Check-In: January 20, 2027 • Internship Period: January 25 – April 30, 2027 • D.C. Check-Out: May 1, 2027 Summer 2027 • Application Deadline: December 2, 2026 • Program Starts & Virtual Orientation: February 11, 2027 • D.C. Check-In: May 26, 2027 • Internship Period: June 1 – July 30, 2027 • D.C. Check-Out: July 31, 2027 Fall 2027 • Application Deadline: March 17, 2027 • Program Starts & Virtual Orientation: June 3, 2027 • D.C. Check-In: September 1, 2027 • Internship Period: September 7 – December 10, 2027 • D.C. Check-Out: December 11, 2027 Housing & Life in D.C. While living in TWC's furnished intern housing, you'll be able to experience D.C. like a local. Even better, you'll be part of a built-in community of fellow interns, making it easy to connect and explore the city together. D.C. offers once-in-a-lifetime experiences you can't find anywhere else. From networking on Capitol Hill to exploring world-class museums, this city puts you at the center of where things happen. Next Steps TWC partners directly with your school, so you'll earn academic credit for your experience. Visit twc.edu/intern-dc or scan the QR code below to learn more about how you can spend a summer or semester in D.C. Contact us at info@twc.edu with questions! Being a part of e Washington Center has helped me confirm that I am on the right track in my career path. Alondra Torres, interned at Latino Student Fund Innovation Institute twc.edu