Career Training USA Host Employer Handbook

Welcome to InterExchange

• About InterExchange
• The Fulbright-Hays Act
• The Goals and Objectives of the J-1 Intern/Trainee Exchange Visitor Program

Tips for a Successful Program

Cultural Exchange

• Helping Participants Gain a New Understanding of the USA
• Culture Shock

Important Program Documents

• DS-2019 Form - Certificate of Eligibility For Exchange Visitor (J-1) Status
• DS-7002 Form - Training/Internship Placement Plan
• The J-1 Visa

Arriving in the USA

• Clearing Customs and Border Protection
• Entry to the U.S.
• Problems Crossing the Border
• I-94 Arrival/Departure Record
• Informing InterExchange of Participant’s Arrival

SEVIS

• What is SEVIS?
• Important SEVIS Information
• Keep Your SEVIS Record Accurate

Social Security Numbers & Taxes

• Social Security Numbers
• Pay & Tax Withholdings
• Onboarding Forms
• Tax Refunds
• Filing Taxes
• Filing an Amended Tax Return

Compensation

• Minimum Pay Requirements
• Additional Employment
• Hours and Overtime Pay
• Pay Increases & Promotions
• Employee Benefits

Housing & Transportation

• Housing
• Transportation

Insurance

• Accident & Sickness Insurance
• Employer Insurance
• Workers' Compensation

Health, Safety, and Welfare and Handling Major Emergencies

• Avoiding Exploitative Behavior
• Precautions
• Natural Disasters and Other Major Emergencies
• Contact Info

Important Program Considerations

• International Travel
• Termination/Quitting the Internship or Training Program
• Program Extensions
• Repeat Participation in the Internship and Training Program
• Two-Year Foreign Residency Requirement
• Change of Status
• After the Program

When to Contact InterExchange