Questions Related to Applicants

No. The U.S. State Department regulations prohibit all J-1 trainee and Interns from accepting employment in the U.S. outside your training or internship assignment. It is very important that you evaluate your program expens…
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The CETUSA J-1 Trainee/Internship Program offers qualified participants an opportunity to enhance their knowledge and skills in one’s field of endeavor, through participation in a structured training program with a U.S. Hos…
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You must have either a degree or professional certificate from an international post-secondary institution and at least one year of prior work-related experience or a minimum of five years of work experience in your occupational field. All work must be acquired outside of the U.S.

You must be in one of the following situations: currently studying at a degree- or certificate-granting post-secondary academic institution outside the U.S. or recently graduated from such institution outside the U.S., less than twelve months prior to the program start date.

• Secure a U.S. host company training or internship offer
• Carefully read the CETUSA Trainee/Internship Program’s Participant Handbook, and clarify any questions with your agent before proceeding to fill out your applicat…
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• Be enthusiastic and have a positive attitude. Host companies are looking for flexible and motivated trainees or interns who are perceptive to the ever-evolving business environment.
• Be on time. It is important that you…
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After you secure your training opportunity with a U.S. host company, CETUSA recommends that you allow at minimum 2 months to process your J-1 Exchange Program application, apply for and receive your J-1 visa, and get prepar…
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CETUSA works with overseas partners who are experienced with international recruiting, candidate screening, and career counseling expertise. Contact our Trainee Office for more information.

CETUSA is a member of the CET Management Group which, since 1995, has helped tens of thousands of students, families, young professionals, and employers benefit from the integration of different cultures. CETUSA is a CSIET …
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Only U.S. Department of State-designated sponsors such as CETUSA are authorized to issue and send you the Form DS-2019 (Certificate of Eligibility). You must have the Form DS-2019 to apply for your J-1 visa, which allows you to be a trainee or intern in the U.S.

CETUSA issues the Form DS-2019 (Certificate of Eligibility) to you, the program participant. It is your responsibility to apply for the J-1 visa at your home-country U.S. Embassy or Consulate.

CETUSA provides Accident and Sickness Insurance coverage for all program participants for the duration of the program. Insurance costs are included in the required program fees.

Each training or internship offer is different. Some host companies provide a stipend, while others offer invaluable learning experience that requires expert staff time and dedication to the candidate’s career advancement needs.

Intern participants may stay a maximum of 12 months in the U.S. You may participate in an unlimited number of J-1 visa internships as long as you meet the eligibility requirements. Trainee participants may stay in the U.S. …
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In rare circumstances, CETUSA will consider allowing a participant to change their host company. This may take place if the principal host organization is no longer capable of following the bona fide training or internship …
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CETUSA is one of the few program sponsors that will actively assist you with finding economy housing. You may be required to secure housing prior to arrival.

You are responsible for your own domestic transportation expense. If you decide to purchase a car, you should expect to obtain a U.S. driver’s license, auto insurance, and auto registration adequate for the state where you intend to live in.

Trainees or interns who earn income from a U.S. host company are responsible for paying U.S. federal, state, and local (if applicable) income tax. You are not required to pay Social Security or Medicare taxes. This tax retu…
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The CETUSA J-1 Trainee/Internship Program offers qualified participants an opportunity to enhance their knowledge and skills in one’s field of endeavor, through participation in a structured training program with a U.S. hos…
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CETUSA is a member of the CET Management Group which, since 1995, has helped tens of thousands of students, families, young professionals, and host companies benefit from the integration of different cultures. CETUSA is a C…
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Contact our Internship and Trainee Program Office and we will engage an overseas agent to help you with the application in your home country.