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Graduate Internship USA

allows you to spend up to 12 months in a US company as an intern!**
**Except in limited cases where there is a focus strictly on management skills that could therefore be classified as a business or management programme.**
Our partner CIEE (Council on International Educational Exchange) is the largest and longest running "legal sponsor" for this programme, and has been assisting students from all over the world on J1 programmes for over 60 years!
Each year, thousands of international students go to the US for an Internship - getting invaluable international experience, and a year living in one of the most diverse and exciting countries in the world!

IMPORTANT US GOVERNMENT INFORMATION FOR ALL APPLICANTS - CLICK HERE

Eligibility:
◦ You must be over 18
◦ You must have graduated from university level education within the past 12 months, and start your programme within 12 months of finishing your studies
◦ Your internship must be in a field directly related to your field of study!

What you get:
  • The legal documentation (DS-2019) and legal sponsorship required to apply for the J1 visa
  • Your US Government SEVIS fees paid
  • Full medical and liability insurance for the duration of your time in the USA
  • 24/7 support in the US from CIEE
  • Pre-departure handbook and comprehensive information
  • Online orientation
To apply, you first need to secure a position with a US company - this might seem a bit daunting at first, but remember there are thousands of people who do it each year, and US organisations are often very willing to take on an international student.
Many universities have advice and contacts in the US, but CIEE also have a great website full of useful information on the programme - including advice on how to apply to US companies, putting together a resume and cover letter etc.
Please see www.ciee.org/trainee/applicants/ for more information.

Once you have got your placement, both you and your "Host Company" in the US will need to complete part of the application forms. You can download yours by going to the download section of this site.
The Host Company will need to get theirs (the DS7002 form) from CIEE's Host Company Section http://www.ciee.org/trainee/newhc/

Once you have both these completed, you can then send them together to us, and weíll start the process for you!

Download your application here
Visit the CIEE Website here
Go to the CIEE section for Host Company Training Proposals here

We have the answers to the most popular questions on our Internship FAQ page - alternatively please send us an email at info@istplus.com