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PROFESSIONAL CAREER TRAINING USA - J1 Trainee Visa Programme

PCT USA allows you to spend up to 18 months in a US company on the J1 Trainee Programme. This programme is designed to allow young professionals gain invaluable training at a US Host Company.
Comprehensive information on this programme can be found by clicking here
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How To Apply

ELIGIBILITY

  • You must be over 21
  • You must have a degree and at least one years experience in your field in the UK. If you do not have a degree, the US Government requires you to have at least 5 years full time experience. If your are unsure whether you are eligible for this programme, please email info@istplus.com or use the ‘Contact IST Plus’ page on the main menu
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WHAT YOU GET

The Legal Sponsorship and documentation required to apply for the J1 visa (this is known as the DS-2019 Certificate of Eligibility)
• Your US government SEVIS fees paid (what is SEVIS - click here)
Comprehensive medical and liability insurance for the duration of your time in the USA - for full details on this please click here
24/7 emergency support and contacts while you are in the US
• Participant handbook and insurance materials
• Comprehensive Pre-departure online orientation

WHAT'S NOT INCLUDED

• Your plane tickets
• Your accommodation (participants organise this themselves)
• The US Embassy interview fee - currently $131 (this is only payable at the time of booking your interview and must be made directly to the US Embassy using a valid credit or debit card)

DOWNLOAD YOUR PCT USA APPLICATION HERE

(Page will open in new window. Please save the PDF file to your computer), or go to the Download Applications page
The most important part of any PCT USA application is the documentation you receive from your prospective US Host Company - for full information on these, as well as instructions and advice on how to complete them, please see http://www.ciee.org/trainee/newhost/nextsteps/DS-7002.html
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