*Application deadline for internships starting in the first half of May 2008 is March 15th, 2008!

• Secure an internship position with a company in the U.S. For tips on finding training positions, visit our resources page.
• Submit a complete CDS application along with all required program fees and health insurance fees (US$40 per month)
• Pay SEVIS fee of $100.
• Schedule J-1 visa interview appointment at the home-country U.S. Embassy or Consulate (not applicable to Canadian citizens)
• Confirm arrival in the U.S. and participate in a CDS orientation
• Complete mid-term and final reports during internship in the U.S.
• It is the responsibility of the applicant to secure a practical training position with a company in the US and to locate housing.

• Conducts an evaluation of the applicant to assess motivation, skills, and eligibility for internship in the United States

• Provides internship/training position
• Complete Training/Internship Placement Plan outlining scope and content of participant's internship/training program and provide information on organization including a Dun & Bradstreet number, a Tax Identification Number (EIN), as well as verification of Workman's Compensation Insurance Policy
• Pay program fee (if applicable)
• Monthly compensation is negotiable between host company and intern/trainee

• Evaluate qualifications and program eligibility of participants and host organizations including site visits to host organizations that have not previously participated in a CDS training or internship program and that do not meet the threshold of having more than 25 employees or more than $3 million in annual revenue
• Coordinate completion of Training/Internship Placement Plan (DS-7002) with U.S. host organization and participant
• Issue Form DS-2019 – document required for J-1 Exchange Visitor visa application
• Conduct orientation for participants
• Analyze and assess State Department-mandated reports on the internship program
• Arrange required enrollment in health and accident insurance for the duration of the program
• Provide on-going program support monitoring the progress and welfare of the participants

• CDS Application
• Application fee of U.S. $750
• Copy of your valid passport - should be valid for 6 months beyond intended internship end date
• Copy of previous US non-tourist visas (if applicable)
• CISI insurance fee of $40 per month plus one additional month for travel time
• Your resume
• Recent official transcript or unofficial transcript with your University Co-op Advisor’s signature
• You must also have an interview with your Co-op advisor who can attest to the importance of this internship for your studies and evaluate your skills. Please have your advisor submit the Interview Results Form (.pdf) directly to CDS.
• Your host company must submit a Training/Internship Placement Plan (DS-7002) to CDS, which outlines the course of training that is intended for your internship.
• As a J-1 visa holder, you are also required to attend an orientation given by CDS International. More information regarding the orientation will be sent to you along with your DS-2019 form (formerly IAP-66).

Please submit all materials to:

Roxana Pleacoff
Program Officer, International Co-op Programs and Special Projects
CDS International, Inc.
871 United Nations Plaza, 15th Floor
New York, NY 10017-1814
Tel: (212) 497-3505
Fax: (212) 497-3535