J-1 Trainee & Internship Programs

These programs provide exchange visitors the opportunity to enhance their skills in their chosen career field through participation in a structured training program

                                   

J-1 Summer Work/Travel

The J-1 Summer Work/Travel program provides foreign undergraduate students the opportunity to work and travel in the United States during their summer vacation for a period lasting up to four months.

                    

The Exchange Visitor Program

The program purpose is to increase mutual understanding between the people of the U.S. and the people of other countries by means of educational and cultural exchanges.  

                           

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Apex USA is proud to have sponsored and facilitated the program opportunities of thousands of students throughout the past 12 years.  Apex USA would be honored to help you achieve your dream of visiting the United States, too. 

Program information and requirements are outlined below.  If you qualify , please contact the Apex USA recruiter for more information on how to proceed.

Work/Travel Program Requirements

  • Currently enrolled full-time in a university or four-year college

  • Not a US citizen, and living outside the United States

  • Between the ages of 18-29

  • Have at least conversational level of English

  • Willingness to commit to program and adhere to program rules

Requirements for Interns  

An Intern is: a foreign national who either (1) is currently enrolled in and pursuing studies at a degree- or certificate-granting post-secondary academic institution outside the United States or (2) graduated from such an institution no more than 12 months prior to his/her exchange visitor program begin date, and who enters the United States to participate in a structured and guided work-based Internship Program in his/her specific academic field.   Maximum length of stay is 12 months.

Requirements for Trainees 

A Trainee is: a foreign national who has either (1) a degree or professional certificate from a foreign post-secondary academic institution and at least one year of prior related work experience in his/her occupational field acquired outside the United States , or (2) five years of work experience outside the United States in his/her occupational field , and who enters the United States to participate in a structured and guided work-based Training Program in his/her specific occupational field.   Maximum length of stay is 18 months. Except in the field of Hospitality where the maximum stay granted is 12 months.

Requirements for all J1 Participants:

 

  • Apply for programs within the field of your recent educational/work experience
  • Demonstrate English proficiency
  • Participate in a documented, in-person interview
  • Apply for the J-1 visa in their home country
  • Enter the U.S. on the J-1 visa (change of status within the U.S. is not permitted)
  • Have sufficient personal funds or financial support for round-trip airfare and living expenses for the duration of stay
  • Leave the U.S. at the end of the program

Application Forms

Please download the appropriate form, fill it out and return it to the Apex USA representative in your area.

Work/Travel 2009 Application »

Internship 2009 Application »

Trainee 2009 Application »

 

 

 

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