Intern / Train in USA
USA Internship Program
Program Eligibility
CDS is authorized to sponsor the J-1 visa in the intern and trainee categories. The different requirements for these categories are listed below for your reference. Your CDS representative will help you determine which category is right for you when you submit your application.
You must have secured a position with a U.S. company before applying to the USA Internship Program.
J-1 Intern Requirements
| Age | 18 to 35 Years Old | ||
| Language | Proficiency in English | ||
| Education Level / Employment History | Current enrollment in a post-secondary academic institution outside the U.S., preferably studying in a field related to their internship | or | Have graduated from such an institution no more than 12 months prior to desired internship start date. |
| Duration | Internship programs may last from 6 weeks to 12 months. Interns may complete additional internship programs as long as all requirements continue to be met and 90 days have elapsed between programs. | ||
J-1 Trainee Rrequirements
| Age | 19 to 35 Years Old | ||
| Language | Proficiency in English | ||
| Education Level / Employment History | A degree or professional certificate from a foreign post-secondary academic institution and at least one year of prior related work experience outside the U.S. | or | Five years of work experience outside the U.S. in the desired training field. |
| Duration | Training programs may last from 6 weeks to 18 months. Trainees may complete additional J-1 training programs in the U.S. as long as all requirements continue to be met and the applicant has resided outside of the U.S. for at least two years following the initial training program. | ||
- Program Overview
- Eligibility
- CDS Services & Fees
- How to Apply
- How to Find an Internship
- Frequently Asked Questions
“CDS’s orientation for all the new interns was helpful because it explained how to get started in the U.S.”
