PROGRAMMES TO THE USA


If you are planning to go to the USA for work related training, you will need a special visa (the J1 visa). There are a few different programmes that might be right for you, depending on your circumstances. In order to apply for this visa, you need to be on one of the programmes listed below....Please read all the information on this page very carefully, as failure to follow these guidelines will almost certainly delay your trip to the USA!


Choosing the right programme for you:

Are you a full time university student or plan to go to the USA within 12 months of finishing your studies? Go to Internship USA
Are you a full time university level student planning on going to the US just during your summer holiday? Go to Summer Work and Travel USA

Have you graduated from university level education more than 12 months ago, and have at least one year of relevant experience? Go to Professional Career training USA

Do you have at least five years experience in your field, but no degree? Go to Professional Career training USA

IMPORTANT: HOW IT WORKS!

1: You secure a position in the US with an American Company
2: You apply to IST Plus with your completed forms signed and filled out by yourself and your potential US Employer (and your university if presently a student). Make sure you include your payment for the correct amount of time!
3: We (IST Plus) receive and check your documentation to make sure it is all OK - if yes, we begin the application process. If any part of your application is missing information, your application will go on hold. We will email you and wait for you to send the missing information.
4: If your application is complete, and once the vetting and checking has been done in the USA, we will send you yyour legal documentation (the DS-2019 etc). You should allow at least 6 weeks for this process (more if your potential Host company requires a site visit - please click here for more information)
5: Once you receive your DS-2019 and other documents from us, YOU are able to book a face to face interview at the US Embassy to apply for the actual J1 Visa!
6: Once you have had your succesful visa interview, the embassy will keep yopur passport and other documents, and normally send these back to you (including your J1 visa) within 5-10 working days.
7: You are then good to go!


IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR ALL APPLICANTS TO J1 INTERN OR TRAINEE PROGRAMMES The US government has recently introduced new regulations and guidelines for these programmes - please click here for more information