Cenet Research Exchange USA & Cenet Specialist Exchange USA

Borders shouldn’t limit the exchange of knowledge and ideas.

As a State Department designated BridgeUSA (J-1 Visa) Research Scholar and Specialist sponsor, Cenet supports connections between international researchers, professionals, and subject matter experts with U.S.-based corporations, businesses, law firms, research institutes, museums, libraries, post-secondary academic institutions, and similar organizations.

Through our Research Exchange USA & Specialist Exchange USA programs, we make it easy for both large and small companies to host skilled professionals from across the globe to contribute to their research, development, and business efforts.

As an expert in BridgeUSA J-1 Visa programs, Cenet works directly with immigration attorneys, U.S.-based host companies, and J-1 Visa candidates to ensure all parties have their inquiries processed, questions answered, and needs met throughout the entire J-1 Visa application and approval process.

By working with Cenet, you will receive:

–J-1 Visa expertise

–Streamlined and efficient application processing

–Competitive fees

–Excellent customer service throughout the entire program

Cenet Research Exchange USA

The J-1 Research Scholar Visa simplifies the process for companies and institutions to recruit top research talent from around the globe, accelerating their research and development efforts.

U.S.-based companies with a physical presence in the U.S. and the necessary resources can bring in researchers from around the world to participate in the exchange of knowledge and skills with American colleagues. Research Scholars can stay in the U.S. for periods of up to 5 years.

Eligibility

To be eligible for a J-1 Research Scholar Visa, the foreign national must at minimum have a bachelor degree from a foreign academic institution and research/professional experience in the field of intended U.S. research.

The researcher’s primary purpose in the U.S. is to conduct research, observe, lecture, or consult in connection with research projects at the U.S. host organization.

Eligible candidates can include:

• Current J-1 Research Scholars • Researchers & Similar Professionals • R&D Experts • Graduate & PhD Students • Post-Grads • Professors • F-1 Graduates

Researcher Hosts

Almost any U.S.-based company or institution that conducts research can host a J-1 Research Scholar to conduct research at its U.S. location. This includes but is not limited to:

• Corporations & businesses that conduct research as part of their work • Research institutions • Corporate research facilities • Museums • Libraries • Post-secondary academic institutions •  Law firms • Think Tanks

Some of the most common industry sectors to host J-1 Research Scholars are:

• Pharmaceutical & Biotechnology • Engineering • Artificial Intelligence (AI) • Robotics & Automation • Computing & Electronics • Software Development • Semiconductors • Renewable Energy • Aerospace, Aeronautical, Astronautical • Automotive & Autonomous Vehicles • IT & Cybersecurity • EdTech, AgTech & FinTech • Virtual Reality & Augmented Reality • Social Science • Library Sciences • Legal & Political Research

Researcher Transfers

For a researcher currently in the U.S. on a J-1 Research Scholar Visa, Cenet may be able to facilitate a transfer to conduct research with a new host on the same visa without ever needing to leave the U.S.

Cenet Specialist Exchange USA

The J-1 Visa Specialist program makes it easy for U.S. companies to bring in foreign experts to participate in the interexchange of ideas, knowledge, and skills with fellow experts at that U.S. company. With a maximum duration of 12 months, the Specialist Exchange USA is perfect for situations where a foreign expert with specialized knowledge is needed to educate, train, and consult with U.S. employees on a specific project. Cenet’s J-1 Visa experts will ensure that a specific situation is a good fit for a J-1 Visa Specialist.

Eligibility

Simply put, if a foreign national can be considered an expert in their field, then there is a good chance they meet the eligibility requirements to be a J-1 Visa Specialist. Specialists are experts in a specific subject matter or professional skillset. They will come to the U.S. to share their expert knowledge, observe, consult, and/or demonstrate their specialized knowledge or skills.

Specialist Hosts

If an U.S. company has employees that can be considered an expert in their field, then this company can potentially host a J-1 Specialist of the same or similar field. This includes but is not limited to: scientific institutions, government agencies, museums, corporations, libraries, and much more.