Internship USA

Professional Internship USA Programs allow undergraduates, post-graduates, recent graduates and qualified professionals with skills in a special occupation, of eligible courses or professional experience – the unique opportunity to work as trainees in the USA. Provided the work is directly related to your field of study and/or career, you may apply for one of this Traineeship Program to live and work in the US for up to 18 months.

Internship USA is open to full-time university level students or recent graduates (within 12 months) whom are seeking practical training directly related to their studies. The program provides international candidates with the prospect of gaining work experience with reputable U.S. companies in areas as diverse as management, hospitality, tourism, research analyst, accounting, marketing, engineering, construction, and customer services.

Professional Internship in USA

Internship placement details

The placement is based on your thoroughness in completing the application packet, your level of English and the business’ desire and need to host an intern. It is your responsibility to provide as much detail as possible about yourself in the application packet. GNECE does its utmost to match the applicant’s professional objectives with the most appropriate host business.

Job Positions

Internship positions are available in the following disciplines:

Hospitality.
Arts and Culture.
Agriculture.
Information.
Media and Communication.
Education.
Social Sciences.
Library Science.
Counseling and Social Services.
Management.
Business Administration.
Commerce.
Finance (including hospitality and hotel management).
Engineering.
Architecture.
Mathematics.
Industrial Occupations.
Public Administration.
Law.
Computer Science.
Marketing and Sales.
Internships are available in other fields.

Placement regions/communities

You may request a specific region or community in which you would like to be placed. GNECE cannot guarantee your requested region/community, however.

The following is a list of regions where we place participants:

U.S. East Coast Region: New England, New York, Florida, Kentucky, Ohio;
U.S. Middle Region: Missouri, Oklahoma, Illinois, Nebraska, Kansas;
U.S. South Western/Rocky Mountain Region: Colorado, Nevada;
U.S. West Coast Region: Washington, Oregon; California, Hawaii, Alaska.

Placement requests and enrolment in the West Coast Region are extremely limited during certain peak periods of the year, so you should indicate alternative options.

Accommodation Details

» Program A – Self-Arranged by Interns

All applicants are responsible for their own housing. Participants in Program A and B are required to submit housing information to their coordinator within 48 hours of arrival for validation in the SEVIS program. Failure to submit this information, or any change of address during the program, may result in the trainee’s visa becoming invalid and cause him/her to have illegal status in the US.

Any Self-Arranged Trainee paid by his/her host business will be responsible for any U.S. local, state and federal taxes.

» Program B – GNECE Arranged for Interns

All participants are responsible for their own housing. GNECE will provide each applicant with assistance in finding housing at their placement location. The intern is responsible for securing and paying for his/her own accommodations. The intern is also responsible for abiding by the housing management’s rules and terms.

Application Process

In order to be considered for a J1 intern visa, candidates must:

Currently enrolled in a degree- or certificate-granting post-secondary academic institution outside the U.S. OR Have graduated from such an institution within 12 months of program start date;
A degree or professional certificate from a foreign postsecondary academic institution and at least one year of related professional experience acquired outside the U. S. OR Five years of related professional experience acquired outside the U. S.;
Be between the ages of 18-35 ;
Thoroughly complete the application packet and send supporting documents;
Submit proof of university attendance or a diploma;
Submit proof of sufficient health and accident insurance for the length of stay in the US.

How to Apply for a Program?

Stage 1: You are required to complete a special enquiry form in order to initiate the Internship Training Program booking. If you have a special request beyond the boundaries of the program, such as an unusual career field focus, or you meet some but not all program requirements (for example the age limit), submit your CV (resume), letter of intent, and proof of level of English, as well as the booking/inquiry form and any other information requested by GNECE. You will be instructed whether or not the inquiry is acceptable and if you have to forward more information for review.

It is extremely important that the booking/enquiry form is as detailed as possible. Particular attention should be given to your career focus and program options. When indicating the duration dates, you should consider set-up time for Internship Training Program placement.

A curriculum vitae and a letter of intent are required when submitting the booking/inquiry form. The CV should be typed, as should be the letter. The letter must indicate your expectations in the workplace – and what you specifically want to achieve. Goals and objectives must also be included in this letter.

Stage 2: GNECE will confirm your booking within a week of receipt of the inquiry form. You will be required to submit the completed Internship Training application packet along with the payment of the deposit within 7 days of notification of a confirmed booking. Before completing the Internship Training application packet, you should thoroughly read, understand and agree with terms and conditions set forth in the Program Participant Handbook. This handbook contains the program guidelines and policies.

GNECE will conduct a one-on-one verbal interview with each applicant.

Stage 3: Upon placement confirmation you must apply for J1 visa at the US Embassy. Participants must provide GNECE with complete flight details on both arrival and departure 7 days prior to the arrival date (in accordance with the original booking). Before departure, each participant must attend a GNECE orientation session.

Important: The placement process begins at the time of receiving the original application not at the time of Booking. During the placement process, GNECE will notify the participant of the placement status as well as confirm the final airport destination.

Deadlines

GNECE requires 4 months to arrange your placement following receipt of the original application at our office. The placement process begins at the time of receiving the original application, not at the time of booking. The application packet should be completed and mailed within 10 days of the booking in order to ensure proper handling. Faxed applications are not accepted.

Required Documents

Typed and signed application form – make sure it is completely filled out;
6 passport-sized pictures;
Letter of Introduction to the host business;
Letter to the host family, if applicable;
Curriculum Vitae/resume;
3 Letters of Recommendation written or translated into English from a previous employer or professor;
Proof of university attendance or diploma;
Learning and training plan agreement;
Proof of insurance and policy number.

Visa

Once a placement has been finalized, the participant will receive the DS-2019 form, which is called a “Certificate of Eligibility for Exchange Visitor (J-1) Status”. This document shows the name of your sponsor and the purpose of the program, and specifies its duration. The DS-2019 is not a visa application form.

In order to apply for the J-1 visa, you must take the DS-2019 form, proof of payment of the SEVIS fee, and your passport to the nearest U.S. consulate or embassy in your home country. Once the form is processed, the visa is issued and attached to your passport. It is extremely important to retain a copy of the DS-2019 form throughout the remainder of the program.

As a reminder, GNECE is not responsible for final visa authorization decisions and visa issuance. The U.S. embassies and consulates abroad each have their own guidelines relative to issuing U.S. visas; GNECE has no control or say regarding an embassy or consulate’s final visa decision.

Please note: The DS-2019 Form will only be issued once the participant’s program fee is paid in full.

J1 Trainee Status

He or She must have a university degree or professional certificate from a foreign institution and at least one year of additional related experience outside of the U.S after graduation or five years of experience outside of the U.S, in the field of training. Trainees will be allowed to stay in the U.S for up to 18 months, with the exception of hospitality trainees who are limited to programs of 12 months or less. Exchange visitors who will be pursuing training in business management at a hotel will be allowed to train for up to 18 months. (For example, Human Resources or Marketing Training Programs at a hotel or restaurant would qualify as 18-month business training as long as the trainee has prior management experience).

Program Includes

Placement in a career related business.
Host family arrangements for the arranged placement and housing option.
J-1 visa documentation.
Participant handbook.
Program orientation and administration.

Program does not Includes

Round trip airfare to the States.
Any daily living expenses including rent (if applicable), and transportation to and from the host business.
Host family fee for the arranged placement and housing option.
Health and accident insurance for the duration of the program. All candidates are required to apply for health insurance through GNECE.
Any visa application fees.
SEVIS fee.