Extension application

As your training program comes to an end, you might discover that your Host Company has much more to teach you. If you feel that you could benefit from additional instruction, requiring an extended stay at your Host Company, it is important for you to keep in mind that program extensions are only granted under specific conditions. CIEE is supportive of Trainees who have had a positive experience at their Host Company and wish to extend; however, we must ensure that any extension offered to you by your Host Company will involve training that advances your professional development and is in no way a repetition of your original training experience.

All Trainees have 18 months of total available program eligibility as J-1 Trainees. 18 Months is a lifetime max. If your company is interested in extending your program and you have not yet used your total available program eligibility, the possibility for you to extend your program does exist.

Application materials for an extension may be obtained from the CIEE representative in your home country.

Please keep in mind that the extension application process takes approximately six weeks. If you are interested in continuing your Trainee experience, be sure to start the application process well in advance of your scheduled program end date to ensure that you do not jeopardize your program status.