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.  

                           

Internships & Training

The training and internship programs provide exchange visitors the opportunity to enhance their skills in their chosen career field through participation in a structured training program and to improve their knowledge of American techniques, methodologies, or expertise within their field of endeavor.

Apex USA works closely with the participant and with the host companies to ensure that applicants are placed in an internship where they will gain the full benefit of the program, and that host companies provide a structured learning environment for applicants.  The applicant, host company, and individual training plans are closely monitored by Apex USA to maintain the highest standard of program possible.

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

Applying for the Program

If you meet program requirements, have a desire to travel internationally, are interested in living and working in the United States, click here to receive the program application.

 

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