Trainee and Internship Programs

J1 Trainee Program

The Trainee and Intern programs are designed to allow students and professionals to come to the United States to gain exposure to U.S. culture and to receive training and exposure to U.S. business practices in their chosen career field.  Upon completion of their program, participants are expected to return to their home countries where they will be able to utilize their newly learned skills and knowledge to advance their careers, and to share their experiences with their peers and others.

J1 Trainee Requirements

To be eligible for the J1 Trainee Visa Program, you must have:

• A degree from a post-secondary academic institution outside the United States and at least one year of prior related work experience in his or her occupational field outside the United States, OR
• Five years of work experience in his or her occupational field outside the United States.

J1 Trainee terms

The J1 Trainee program allows participants to train for 6, 12 or 18 months in the USA. A new ruling passed on July 19, 2007 limits Agriculture, Hospitality and Tourism Trainee Programs to a maximum of 12 months.

This is an excellent opportunity to learn the skills needed to advance your career and have valuable experience for your CV.

Way 2 USA has positions available today in the Hospitality and Tourism industry. Contact your local Way 2 USA office for more information on the J1 Trainee Program.

J1 Internship Program

The Intern category was created to allow a learning experience for current post-secondary students and recent graduates.  Both the Trainee and the Intern programs must directly relate to the participant’s career field of study.  The Intern category applies to:
Foreign nationals who:

• Are currently enrolled in and pursuing studies at a foreign degree or certificate granting post-secondary academic institution outside the United States, OR
• Graduated from such an institution no more than 12 months prior to his or her J-1 exchange visitor program start date.
• Maximum duration in any field is 12 months.

Internship and trainee application process

1. Contact a Way 2 USA office, representative or Agent and set up a meeting.
2. At the meeting, our Way 2 USA representative will ask a series of questions to see if you qualify for the Internship program.  A short interview will be conducted in English to determine your English skill level. 
3. A Way 2 USA representative will help you complete a Curriculum Vitae and take a digital photograph of you.  This information will then be forwarded to our USA office and then to many employers.  These employers that are interested in you will send back internship offers.  We will then call you and inform you of these offers.  You can choose the offer that you desire.
4. You will then meet with a Way 2 USA representative and we will gather all required documentation for this program.  A deposit will be required at this point.  Two videoconference interviews will be arranged with you and the employer.  If the employer and the participant accept the terms of employment, a training plan will be issued.  The training plan will be completed by the employer, then reviewed by the Sponsor and Way 2 USA staff in the USA office.
5. Once all pre-embassy documentation has been approved, you will be contacted.  At this point, payment in full for the program must be received and you must sign the DS-7002 form. The sponsor will then issue your DS-2019 form and the Embassy interview will be arranged.  Once the Embassy approves you, travel plans will be made.  A Way 2 USA representative will contact you and explain your travel details.
6. Prior to your departure, Way 2 USA will arrange an orientation for you.  You will be required to attend this orientation prior to your departure.  Expect the orientation to last 4 or more hours. 
7. Way 2 USA staff will continue to provide support during the duration of your stay in the USA.

For more information of these programs, please contact our office at Office@way2usa.us