USA Internship Program

This program is open to students at the Tecnológico de Monterrey (ITESM) only. Please see your co-op/MEP advisor prior to applying to this program.

Program Overview

CDS’s Tecnológico de Monterrey Program works directly with the co-operative education program and host organizations to facilitate internships in the United States for students enrolled at Tecnológico de Monterrey (ITESM). The program provides students with the opportunity to learn about U.S. best business practices and culture, U.S. host organizations with the opportunity to diversify and internationalize their workplace, and international universities the opportunity to provide their students with a global network and skill set.

Tecnológico de Monterrey Program participants complete 2- to 12-month internships in a variety of fields, including—but not limited to—business and finance, marketing, media and communications, arts and culture, architecture, and computer science. Participants pursue on-the-job training with host organizations in all 50 U.S. states, plus the District of Columbia, Guam, and Puerto Rico.

Program Requirements

• 18–30 years old
• Enrolled in Tec de Monterrey and participating in the Modalidad de Experiencia Profesionale program
• Proficient in English
• Secured a 2–12 month internship at a U.S. host organization in a field relating to their studies
• Attend an on-campus pre-departure orientation

An unlimited number of additional internship programs may be completed as long as the education requirements noted above still apply and 90 days have lapsed between internship programs.

Internships must be in one of the following eligible 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.

Applicants must submit a Participant Interview Form that has been completed by their Co-op Advisor assessing their English skills and the importance of completing an internship in the U.S. Applicants must apply under the Intern category. Please see How to Apply for step-by-step application instructions.

Students may participate in this program an unlimited number of times so long as they remain enrolled at ITESM.

CDS Services and Fees

CDS staff provides personalized support to participants and organizations from the time of application through the stay in the U.S. and after returning home. CDS will:

• Provide step-by-step guidance to the co-op advisor and student during the application process
• Coordinate Training/Internship Placement Plan (Form DS-7002) with U.S. host organization and participant
• Coordinate internship placement plan with U.S. host organization and participant
• Arrange for accident and health insurance
• Execute site visits to J-1 intern’s host organizations as needed
• Issue Form DS-2019 and provide J-1 Exchange visa sponsorship
• Supply pre-departure information about living and working in the U.S.
• Administer an orientation and intercultural training program
• Assist obtaining a Social Security Number
• Organize cultural activities and events
• Provide U.S. tax information during the orientation session and via email in February of the year following your internship
• Offer continuous support and ongoing assistance for the duration of the program
• Make SEVIS I-901 Fee Payment as soon as Form DS-2019 is issued*

*Participant (or Host Company) will be invoiced for the US$180 SEVIS Fee by CDS and must make payment prior to issuance of Form DS-2019. CDS International will send participant the SEVIS I-901 Fee Receipt (I-797) along with their Form DS-2019.

The application fees are:

• US$850 for a 1–6 month program
• US$900 for a 7–12 month program

Please note that the J-1 visa payment for each applicant includes a US$250 non-refundable application fee.

Health and accident insurance is $46 per month. Health and accident insurance must be purchased for the duration of the program plus one extra month for travel time (U.S. State Department requirement).

Learn more: J-1 Health Insurance Overview

Application Deadline

To Be Determined