Extension Application Process

Extending Your Program

The Application Process

Extending Your Program
The Extension Application Process

Extension Application Process

Once you’ve been accepted into the Career Training USA program, your next step is to apply for a J-1 Visa at the U.S. embassy or consulate in your country. ALL Interns and Trainees (except Canadian citizens—please see the end of this section) must attend an embassy interview in order to receive a J-1 Visa.

Step 1

When you are ready to apply, go to our Online Application and login. If it is 30 to 60 days before your program end date and you are eligible for an extension, you will see an “Extend Your Program” button. Once you click this button it will open an extension training plan and send an email to your supervisor.

If you do not see the option to start an extension application and you’re not sure why, please contact our office. Make sure to read all instructions before filling out the application, and please email us if you need any help.

NOTE: If you are applying for an extension at a new host company, please email InterExchange at [email protected] to receive a copy of this application.

Step 2

Complete the Extension Information section and upload a Proof of Funds document and a signed Extension Fee Disclosure.

Step 3

Make the Extension Payment.

Once payment has been made please email a copy of the receipt to [email protected]. We will mark you off as paid within the application.

Step 4

Instruct your employer to complete their portion of the application (Participant Information, Participant Compensation, and Training Plan sections) and then sign the Host Employer Agreement.

Note: If the worker’s compensation certificate we have on file for your host employer has expired, then we will need an updated certificate. Please ask your employer to check the expiration date on the worker’s compensation certificate under the “documents” tab of their online portal and upload a new certificate if necessary.

Step 5

Sign the Participant Agreement to submit the application (this is only possible once you have been marked as paid within the application).

Step 6

Finally, we will need final evaluations for your original program from you and your supervisor:

Please note you will also be asked to complete additional extension evaluations throughout your extension program.

Extension Application Processing Time

When you and your employer have completed the application, paid the extension application fees, and completed your final program evaluations, submit your application to InterExchange. Once we receive it, the processing time is about one to two weeks. If your application is approved, we will send you a new DS-2019 Form with your extension program dates that will allow you to continue interning or training in the USA. If we are unable to approve your extension, you will still be able to intern or train until your original program end date, and you are still entitled to your 30-day grace period after your program end date. If your extension has not been approved, you are required to leave the U.S. by the end of your grace period. If you have any further questions, you can always email us at [email protected], and we’ll be happy to help.

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