USA - Internship / Training

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How long does the whole application process take?

Depending on your individual profile, employment field and flexibility, finding a placement can take from 1 week to several months. Key to a successful placement is your effort put into your CV/resume, cover letter as well as the Participant Profile. Please do not get the impression that we can "create jobs". We are still playing in the highly competitive job market and if you wish to get a suitable placement, you will have to invest time and energy in your preparations.

The process of arranging the visa as well as all departure preparations will take about 2-4 weeks maximum.

What is the booking fee?

The booking fee acts as a security deposit and ensures us and the employer that you will follow up with your application once you are accepted to a position. To maximize your chances of finding a placement you can apply through other sources as well. In case you have found a placement yourself, or it takes too long for us to arrange a placement, you can decide to withdraw from the program at anytime after 6 weeks and your booking fee will be refunded in full. The booking fee is only required for applicants who want to make their placement in the hospitality sector, not for any internships in other placement fields.

Are there any language requirements if I am not a native speaker of English?

If you are not a native speaker of English or have not lived in an English speaking environment for at least 2 years, Global Choices will request you to complete a free online English test and to submit your test results immediately after completion or conduct a Skype/telephone interview.

Can I work on the side or take a paying internship while on Global Choices' ITP?

Extra-curricular employment outside the your Global Choices' Internship Training USA programme is strictly prohibited.

Are there any visa limitations regarding the length of stay in the U.S.?

You will be issued a J-1 visa for the exact dates listed on your DS 2019 form (e.g. your legal training dates). Also, upon entry into the U.S., Form I-94 will be attached to your passport. The I-94 indicates the last day you may be in the U.S. on this J-1 visa. Alternatively, "D/S" may be stamped on the I-94 card instead of an actual date. "D/S" is an abbreviation for "Duration of Status" which is equivalent to the specified time indicated on the DS 2019 form plus a 30-day "grace" period reserved for travel purposes only.

Am I able to extend my training programme?

The ITP terminates per the dates indicated on the DS 2019 form. Once the DS 2019 is issued and you have entered the U.S., no programme extension will be granted beyond the original programme duration dates as indicated on the DS 2019 form.

Can I continue my training at the Host Business during the 30-day "grace" period?

NO. Once your DS 2019 dates have expired, you are no longer in a bona fide sponsored training programme and cannot continue at the Host Business. You have the option of either returning home or staying in the U.S. an additional 30 days beyond the expired DS dates for the exclusive purpose of travel. If you wish to remain in the U.S. to travel longer than the 30 days allowed following the programme, you need to contact the Immigration and Naturalization Service (INS) office and request a change of status to a B-2 (tourist) visa. You will need to complete the INS form I-539 and pay a fee of $75. The INS recommends that the tourist visa application be submitted 45 days prior the expiration of the participant's J-1 visa. *PLEASE NOTE: YOU ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR CONTRACTING APPROPRIATE INSURANCE TO COVER THE TRAVEL PERIOD FOLLOWING THE TRAINING PROGRAMME.

Can I participate in Internship Training USA programme even though I have participated in another J-1 visa programme in the past?

You are only allowed to come on a second J1 programme if you have never been on a Trainee J1 programme before. If you have been on the Work & Travel Programme, Au Pair Programme, or Academic Year Programme, you are eligible to come on the Trainee Programme. However, if you have been on the Trainee Programme before you not eligible to come a second time.

Am I able to extend my training programme?

The ITP terminates per the dates indicated on the DS 2019 form. Once the DS 2019 is issued and you have entered the U.S., no programme extension will be granted beyond the original programme duration dates as indicated on the DS 2019 form.

What career fields are accepted under Internship Training USA programme?

Global Choices is designated to accept trainees in the following 6 general occupational categories: 1. Arts and Culture 2. Information Media and Communications 3. Education, Social Sciences, Library Science, Counseling and Social Services 4. Management, Business, Commerce, Finance (including Hospitality and Hotel Management) 5. The Sciences, Engineering, Architecture, Mathematics, and Industrial Occupations 6. Public Administration and Law

What career fields are not accepted under Internship Training USA programme?

Global Choices is not authorized, under the Trainee category, to place Interns to work as the following: au pairs or any domestic work such as babysitting or housekeeping, camp counselor, medical interns or anything involving hands-on therapy, counseling, administrating medical treatment or making diagnoses of medical, psychiatric or psychological patients. Also, Global Choices is not authorized to place participants to train as crew members on a ship or airplane, or as pilots.

Can I bring my spouse and children with me under J2 visas?

Yes, can do J2 visas. It costs $300 plus insurance.