SAYIT J1 Status Update 18th May
We are still awaiting an update from the US State Department and US Embassy. Once we receive these updates we will be in contact. Thank you for your continued patience and understanding.
Cork J1 Office - Updated Opening Hours
In the interest of the health and safety of our staff and our customers we have decided to close our offices to the public, however, we remain open and committed to helping you with your J1 travel plans.
We are contactable during the following hours:
Monday, Wednesday & Friday 9:30am - 5:30pm
We will remain closed Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday & Sunday & Bank Holidays.
Tel.: 0214279190
Email: j1visa@sayit.ie
J1 Internship & Professional Career Training (PCT) Programmes:
Please note that our J1 Internship and Proffessional Career Training Programmes are still open and will be processed once the COVID-19 pandemic is over. Please check the following section for any queries that you have: J1 Internships & Professional Career Training
J1 2020 Programme Status
There is no change to the status of the SAYIT 2020 J1 programme as per below.
SAYIT J1 Status Update 14th March 2020
We have this morning been advised that the US State Department has temporarily suspended the J1 visa programme until May 11th. At present the suspension has no affect on your current application. The Irish J1 programme start date is May 15th. We expect the J1 programme to continue as planned starting May 15th. We will, of course, update you with any information as we receive it.
COVID-19
We recommend that all J1 applicants go online to www.dfa.ie and www.hse.ie websites for reliable and accurate information regarding the COVID-19 virus.
SAYIT J1 Team
Why SAYIT J1?
Fully transparent costs. No hidden extras!
US Embassy Appointments. We will assist you on every aspect of your embassy appointment and secure the most convenient time and date based on your location and college schedule.
FREE Exam Repeat cover worth € 50!
Booking flights. You choose when to book them through SAYIT J1
Later deadline than our competitors to submit job offers to be vetted.
The option to have stopovers on your flights including New York, Chicago, Atlanta, and Boston and many more..
'Virtual' Job Fairs throughout the J1 booking season (January - April): Open to all SAYIT J1 Applicants
GAA Cover can be added to your SAYIT J1 insurance for €100
Vetting of your job offer (if you have found your own job)
Personalised J1 Tracking Account. Upload all your documnents & keep up to date on the status of your application!
Online flight booking engine through the J1 Account! Choose where you want to go and when!
FREE US Sim Card worth €30!
The best summer of my life!
Watch David's vlog of his West Coast J1 experience.
"This has been my second J1 with SAYIT and I didn’t think anything could beat my first one, but this summer was the best summer of my life!"
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Cian's Exciting J1 adventure
Cian spent the summer working in Ocean City, Maryland, and travelled to Washington, Philadelphia, New York, San Francisco and San Diego before finishing up the summer in Las Vegas.
Cian's Ocean City Summer
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Tracy's Ocean City J1 experience
When you start college the J1 is the first thing you start dreaming about. It’s almost like a rite of passage that you get such an amazing opportunity. I saw people in the year ahead’s photos and just knew I had to go, I had to have that experience. I was sick of the routine of working in my part time which would have ended up being full time for summer. If I was going to work full time why not do it in America? I wanted a change of scenery and to make new memories with new people. I wanted to broaden my horizons and push myself past my comfort zone.
Tracy's J1 In Ocean City, Maryland
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James's Boston & onward J1 experience
I’ve just returned from the summer of a lifetime and now don’t know what to do with my time!
I spent three months in America on a J1 visa as part of the work and travel programme. I can confidently say that if you’re thinking of doing this programme that you won’t regret it and that I might see you there!
James' Boston J1 Experience
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Niamh's J1 Summer In San Diego
The decision to go on a J1 wasn’t a tough one to make- spend a summer going to and from work in Ireland versus in San Diego? I’ve yet to meet anyone who’d turn down an opportunity like that. The chance to have some independence that I don’t get living at home wasn’t something I was likely to pass on.
Niamh's J1 Summer In San Diego
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Mike's Chicago J1 experience
J1 USA is without question, the most incredible experience an Irish student can do with their summer. It will take you out of your comfort zone but has positive consequences such as finding yourself, life-changing experiences and helps to provide ideas for your life path after college.
Mike's Chicago J1 Experience
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Register for J1 2020
Please register your interest in our 2020 J1 Programme.