CIEE Professional Career Training USA

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:

1. You and your host organization develop and agree upon a training plan.
2. You submit these materials to your International Representative.
3. 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!

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