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
Summer 2026
• Application Deadline: December 3, 2025
• D.C. Check-In: May 27, 2026
• Internship Period: June 1 – July 31, 2026
• D.C. Check-Out: August 1, 2026
Fall 2026
• Application Deadline: March 18, 2026
• D.C. Check-In: August 26, 2026
• Internship Period: August 31 – December 4, 2026
• D.C. Check-Out: December 5, 2026
Housing & Life in D.C.
While living in TWC's furnished intern housing, you'll be within walking distance of
the National Mall and the best that D.C. has to offer, not to mention essentials like
grocery stores and the Metro.
Even better, you'll be part of a built-in community of fellow interns from across the
U.S. and around the world, making it easy to connect and explore your new city
together. D.C. is also a transportation hub for much of the eastern U.S., meaning you
can easily explore other cities on the weekend!
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
Scan the QR code or visit twc.edu/tour
to see a tour of TWC's Residential and
Academic Facility.
