CIEE Representatives

To represent us and our programs in countries throughout the world, CIEE has adopted the business model of partnering with independent, locally-owned companies. These local CIEE representatives have the following responsibilities:

• Market program within defined territory (typically country-based)
• Recruit candidates for specific CIEE services
• Provide interested candidates with program information and application materials
• Receive and pre-screen Trainee Program applications for basic suitability
• Submit complete applications to CIEE for review and processing
• Communicate directly with applicants during application process, providing them with updates on the status of their applications as they move through the process
• Receive and forward program materials for successful applicants
• Help participants obtain the J-1 visa from the local US Embassy or Consulate
• Serve as home-country contact in the event of an emergency

These organizations do play a key role in the marketing and enrollment portions of the process, and throughout the program as necessary. However, CIEE serves as the 'Legal Sponsor' for all program participants and, as such, becomes the first point of contact once participants arrive in the US and throughout their programs.

To view a listing of CIEE representatives by country, please click on the following link: www.ciee.org/representatives

In those countries where CIEE does not have a representative, interested candidates can contact CIEE at trainee@ciee.org to learn more about how to apply.