Me and my boyfriend are from Ireland. We currently work as construction engineers. I'm 23 and he's 25. In October 2016, we would like to go and work in San Francisco. I graduated in July 2014 and he graduated in July 2013. Im unsure if we qualify for a J1 visa and does this mean we need sponsorship with a hb1 visa before we can go?? His aunt is an us resident and we have adult friends who are us residents. Can they help? Any help is appreciated