US Laws

For the duration of your training program, you will be subject to all US laws, regardless of the legality of certain behaviors in your home country. It is not uncommon for Trainees to experience some degree of uncertainty regarding certain US laws, and some may strike you as peculiar or even 'unjust.' It is important for you to familiarize yourself with the laws that will directly affect you during your stay in the US. These include all major federal laws, as well as the laws of the state in which you are training, and the town where you will be living. Some US laws change from city to city, and state to state. This lack of uniformity may be frustrating, but you should be able to avoid nearly all legal missteps by exercising a bit of common sense, and consulting with your peers, friends, or co-workers.

If you do not adhere to all US laws, you risk the withdrawal of CIEE sponsorship, and may be forced to end your program early. Remember, use your common sense and whenever you suspect something might be illegal, ask a trusted friend. You do not want to endanger your training experience by committing an illegal act that could have easily been avoided.