CIEE Professional Career Training USA
Jump-start your career
CIEE Professional Career Training is designed for professionals who have arranged or will arrange their own training opportunity in the U.S., but do not have a sponsor for their J-1 trainee visa. That is where we come in! As your J-1 visa sponsor, CIEE will be there to support you every step of the way: from a comprehensive pre-departure orientation to best-in-class support for the duration of your training position, we are always here to help.
Key Features
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Gain real-world skills
Get valuable insights into American business practices and learn new skills that will help you stand out in today’s competitive job market.
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Up to 20 months in America
With Professional Career Training USA, you get a J-1 trainee visa that is valid for up to 18 for training, and 1 more before and after your Professional Career Training for travel!
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Make American connections
Share ideas with colleagues, make important new business connections, and build lifelong friendships with the Americans you will meet and work with.
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How It Works
Once you’ve arranged your training opportunity, you are ready to apply! Contact your CIEE International Representative for application materials. The next steps are easy:
- You and your host organization develop and agree upon a training plan.
- You submit these materials to your International Representative.
- All application materials are reviewed at CIEE headquarters.
If your application and training plan are approved, then you will receive Form DS-2019—a “Certificate of Eligibility for Exchange Visitor Status.” Next you will schedule a J-1 visa interview at your local U.S. embassy or consulate. Due to our rigorous application process, careful vetting, and thorough preparation, most applicants are granted visas. Then travel to America to jump-start your career!
Eligibility Requirements
The eligibility criteria may depend on the specifics of your proposed training opportunity. Please check with your CIEE International Representative for comprehensive eligibility information, or contact us directly. For an overview of eligibility requirements, please click here.
General eligibility requirements are as follows:
- Be at least 18 years old
- Have the English skills required to contribute in an American workplace
- Train in a field related to your professional background
- Have a degree and at least one year of professional experience outside of the U.S. related to the proposed training, or have five years of professional experience outside of the U.S. related to the proposed training
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