CDS Services

CDS International, Inc. (CDS) is authorized by the United States Department of State to issue proper documentation (DS-2019 Form--formerly the IAP-66 form) to obtain a J-1 Exchange Visitor visa for the U.S. Qualified international students and young professionals (21-35 years old) in the fields of business, technology, engineering, hotel management, and other technical trades may complete practical training at a company in the U.S. for 3-18 months.To be eligible for participation, potential trainees must have completed at least 2 years of study at an academic institution of higher education in one of the fields noted below. Also accepted are applicants who have completed a certified apprenticeship in one of those fields.

CDS can sponsor trainees in the following program fields:

Arts and Culture: graphics; painting; sculpture; crafts; ceramics; design; photography; and museum conservation and restoration.

Information Media and Communications: general communications; mass communications; journalism; radio journalism; television journalism; film technology; printing and publishing; press and newspapers; electronic communications technology; and news agencies.

Management, Business, Commerce, and Finance: 1) Management: general business management; and hotel management 2) Business: personnel; business statistics; operations; logistics; marketing; advertising; public relations; international business; and international trade 3) Commerce and Finance: cost and financial administration; accounting; general finance; investments and securities; banking; and commerce.

The Sciences, Engineering, Architecture, Mathematics, and Industrial Occupations: 1) The Sciences: biology; chemistry; computer science; and physics 2) Engineering: civil; architectural; construction; environmental; bio; electrical; electronic; computer; communications; mechanical; combustion; chemical; industrial; and textile 2) Architecture: general; city planning; urban; and landscape 4) Mathematics: general; analysis; logic; statistics; and probability 5) Industrial Occupations: building; and engineering.

As program sponsor, CDS International will:

Provide the trainee with assistance and all of the necessary documents required to apply for the J-1 trainee visa;

Provide the trainee with pre-departure orientation materials about life and work in the United States and answer any questions they might have prior to departure;

Coordinate training plans with companies as required by the Department of State (Click here to download a sample training plan);

Arrange for health and accident insurance for the trainee;

Conduct an in-country orientation seminar in NYC upon arrival in the United States (for groups of 10 or more, another location may be planned); and

Provide support and assistance to trainee during his/her program.