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How we work with J-1 sponsors
We work with four sponsors designated by the U.S. Department of State, and match your stores to the one that fits your roles, your season and your locations.
What the sponsor does, and what we do
Sponsors run the J-1 program. They screen and select every participant and handle program documents and participant orientation.
We work alongside them: we review your roles, match you with a sponsor, prepare the host employer paperwork and arrange housing, transportation and support.
Who does what
Your business
Provides eligible roles, training and supervision, and tells us the season’s needs.
The sponsor
Screens and selects participants, issues program documents and runs orientation.
Alto HR
Reviews roles against program rules, prepares host paperwork, and arranges housing, transport and daily support.
Why work through our sponsor network
The right match
Four Department of State-designated sponsors, matched to your roles and season.
Clear roles
Sponsors select participants and run orientation; we handle everything around your program.
One coordinator
We coordinate between you and your sponsor through the season.
How it works
Step 1: Review your needs
Roles, season and locations.
Step 2: Match a sponsor
We introduce the sponsor partner that fits.
Step 3: Work together
We coordinate between you and the sponsor through the season.
Common questions
Do you name your sponsor partners?
We introduce you to the sponsor that fits your program during setup. We do not publish our partners’ names.
Can Alto guarantee a number of participants?
No. Sponsors select every participant, and no one can guarantee a number. We plan the season with you and tell you early how it is going.
Keep exploring
Talk to our team
A few details and we will send a quote within one business day. No commitment.
Prefer to talk? Call (850) 805-3774 or email info@altohr.com.
Or pick a time and we call you.
Book a 30-minute callWhat happens next
- 1We reply within one business day
- 2We meet you or walk your site, free
- 3Your team starts ready on day one