Application Process

We keep the application process for InterExchange Career Training USA as simple as possible for you. If you have any questions regarding the process, feel free to contact us or the international cooperator in your home country.

J-1 Visa Sponsorship Only (Pre-Placement) Application Process

Internship Placement (Including J-1 Visa Sponsorship) Application Process

J-1 Visa Sponsorship Only

Step 1: Fill out our Pre-Application Form to see whether there is an international cooperator in your home country. If there is more than one cooperator in your country, you may select the cooperator of your preference and contact them directly. They will provide you with a full application and more details about the program. If there is no cooperator in your country, an InterExchange Career Training USA representative will provide you with the application and additional program information.

Step 2: Complete the application, including all required documents, and send it to your cooperator or InterExchange. Be sure to include the full program fees (the cooperator or InterExchange will inform you of the specific amounts)

Step 3: Once we receive your complete application and fees, either from the cooperator or directly from you, we verify whether you are eligible for J-1 Visa sponsorship and that your employer and internship meet all of the program requirements. Our review process takes approximately 2 weeks. If your application is incomplete, if we require additional information, or if we must perform a site visit for your host employer, the review process may require additional time.

Step 4: If your application is approved, you will receive a confirmation email with your SEVIS ID number and instructions for paying the fee for SEVIS, the US Government database in which all program participants are entered. You will also receive an acceptance packet with additional program information and paperwork including the DS-2019, which is required in order to apply for a visa.

Step 5: After paying the SEVIS fee, you must apply for a visa at your local US Embassy/Consulate. When you attend your interview, you must take proof of the SEVIS payment, the DS-2019, the DS-7002, and any other materials indicated on your Embassy/Consulate website.

Step 6: After receiving a visa, you can make final arrangements to travel to the USA. If you are denied a visa contact our international cooperator immediately to review your situation.

Internship Placement (including J-1 Visa Sponsorship)

Step 1: Review descriptions of our available positions online.

Step 2: Complete and submit our Pre-Application Form. If there is an international cooperator in your home country, submit your resume and cover letter for a specific position to the cooperator. If there is no cooperator in your country, submit your cover letter and resume directly to InterExchange. We will review the documents to determine if you are qualified for the position and meet program eligibility.

Step 3: If you qualify for the program, we will conduct an interview via webcam with you. The interview will be conducted in English and will address your past experiences, English language ability, qualifications and interest in the position.

Step 4: If the interview is successful, you will be asked to send us a complete J-1 Visa program application and a $100 non-refundable application-processing fee. Once the application is received and reviewed, we will notify you whether your application is accepted or rejected.

Step 5: If you are accepted, your resume will be sent to the employer for review, and we will update you about your status once the employer gives us feedback.

Step 6: If the employer wishes to interview you, we will provide the employer's details and schedule an interview.

Step 7: We will inform you whether the employer wishes to extend a job offer, schedule another interview or offer the position to another candidate. If an employer hires another candidate, you can be considered for other positions that become available through the Placement Program.

Step 8: If you are offered an internship, you will sign the employment contract and final Training Plan (DS-7002) and pay the remainder of your program fees so that we can issue your DS-2019 Form.”

Step 9: You will then go to the Embassy in your home country with all necessary documents to apply for your J-1 Visa.

Step 10: After receiving a visa, you can make final arrangements to travel to the USA. If you are denied a visa, contact the cooperator immediately to review your situation.

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What is an International Cooperator?

International cooperators are independent agencies based in countries outside the USA that work with InterExchange to assist participants. If InterExchange works with an international cooperator in your home country, they will pre-screen you and assist you with completing and submitting your application to us.

What is SEVIS?

The Student and Exchange Visitor Information System (SEVIS) is a US Government database that maintains address information for all international students and exchange visitors. The government requires that you pay a $180 fee before receiving a visa. Once your J-1 Visa application is approved by InterExchange, you will be sent instructions for paying the SEVIS fee to the Department of Homeland Security. You must do this before your appointment at the Embassy or Consulate. After you pay your fee, remember to print your SEVIS receipt and bring this to the US Embassy or Consulate as proof of payment.