PROGRAMME ELIGIBILITY

 

To be eligible for the J1 Training Programme, you MUST: 

1. Have a degree, or professional certificate with at least one year of prior related work experience in your occupational field.

2. Or, have at least five years of related-work experience gained outside the United States in your occupational field.

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To be eligible for the J1 Internship Programme you MUST: 

1. Be currently enrolled in and pursuing studies at a degree level, or certificate granting post–secondary academic institution outside the United States.

2. Or, have graduated from such school within 12 months of the start of your internship.

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For both programs, applicants must:

• Apply for programs related only to their studies and/or professional experience.

• Demonstrate English proficiency

• Participate in a Skype, or in-person interview

• Apply for compulsory Sickness and Accident Insurance 

• Apply for the J-1 visa in their home country 

• Enter the U.S. on the J-1 visa (change of status within the U.S. is not permitted)

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In most cases the following will also be required:

• Proof of work experience - supporting the dates you worked for employers and the duties you performed

• Participant’s essay

• Proof of education completed

• Certified copy of certificate, degree, or diploma; OR

• Official letter from post-secondary educational institution confirming graduation date, and educational level completed (degree/certificate/diploma), and field of study: OR Official Transcript from post-secondary educational institution.

• Police Background Check

 

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