Internship
or Trainee
Participants
Process
Visa
AmerEx processes your application/forms and issues a DS-2019 form
Participant meets with their Consulates to obtain their Visa
Pre-Departure
AmerEx coordinates arrival information with Participant and Employer
Participant attends pre-departure orientation
Program
Participant validates program within 10 days of arrival in the U.S.*
AmerEx provides continued support throughout program
Post-Program
Provide feedback to AmerEx
Negotiate cooperation terms for the next season
Application
Contact your local AmerEx Representative to discuss program requirements and to schedule a pre-qualification interview
Complete the AmerEx online application and submit the application along with all supporting documents ta AmerEx
AmerEx reviews and verifies all submitted information
Recruitment
AmerEx matches Participant skills and goals with a U.S. Employer
AmerEx issues Participant a Job Offer giving all the details of their employment while in the United States
Participant signs the Job Offer and subrnits to AmerEx
Placement
AmerEx matches your skills and goals with a U.S. Employer
The Employer reviews your profile and may schedule an phone/webcam or other interview arrangement with you
Application
Discuss Internship/Trainee program with your University advisor
Contact your local AmerEx Representative to discuss program requirements and to schedule a pre-qualification interview
Complete the AmerEx online application and submit the application along with all supporting documents to AmerEx
Visa
AmerEx processes your application/forms and issues a DS-2019 form
Participant meets with their Consulates to obtain their Visa
Pre-Departure
Participant signs the Job Offer
AmerEx coordinates arrival information with Participant and Employer
Participant attends pre-departure orientation
Program
Participant validates program within 10 days of arrival in the U.S.*
AmerEx provides continued support throughout program
Post-Program
Provide feedback to AmerEx
Negotiate cooperation terms for the next season
Internship & Trainee FAQs
You can stay for as long as the training/internship period lasts. Internships are between 4-12 months and Trainees are between 4-18 months in duration. After your program is completed, you can travel in the U.S. for up to 30 days.
Please contact your local AmerEx Agent for information on program fees. Please note that consular fees, SEVIS processing fee, as well as air travel to the work site are not included in the program fee unless otherwise noted in your program rules
This can vary by university. Please contact your University Academic Advisor to determine whether your AmerEx Internship experience can be translated into credits toward your field of study.
Internship Program:
• Programs up to 12 months.
• Formal, written internship program outline.
• Program outline is tailored to the Participant's major and is an entry-level positions.
• Intern position is in a specially occupation.
• Participant has English skills enabling him/her to function in a business setting.
• Participant is currently enrolled in a university or college outside the U.S. or has recently been rewarded a degree related to the internship within the past year.
Trainee Program:
• Programs up to 18 months.
• Formal, written trainee program outline.
• Position is in a non-specialty occupation and is in a professional-level position.
• Participant has English skills enabling him/her to function in a business setting.
• Participants are college and/or university graduates from foreign institutions and have one year relevant work experience outside the U.S. or have five years of work experience outside the U.S.
• Programs up to 12 months.
• Formal, written internship program outline.
• Program outline is tailored to the Participant's major and is an entry-level positions.
• Intern position is in a specially occupation.
• Participant has English skills enabling him/her to function in a business setting.
• Participant is currently enrolled in a university or college outside the U.S. or has recently been rewarded a degree related to the internship within the past year.
Trainee Program:
• Programs up to 18 months.
• Formal, written trainee program outline.
• Position is in a non-specialty occupation and is in a professional-level position.
• Participant has English skills enabling him/her to function in a business setting.
• Participants are college and/or university graduates from foreign institutions and have one year relevant work experience outside the U.S. or have five years of work experience outside the U.S.
During the application process, you will have the opportunity to identify the types of employers and geographical regions that you prefer. AmerEx does their best to find a position with the right internship/training plan for your course of study, but cannot guarantee placement into your first choice employer/location. It is a good idea to stay in contact with your local AmerEx Agent and consider various job offers in the event that your first choice is not available.
In some cases, Participants are able to contact and obtain an invitation to work as an intern/trainee for a specific company on their own. AmerEx is happy to contact the Employer and act as Sponsor in this situation. In addition to providing Sponsorship, AmerEx provides medical and travel insurance, coordinates arrivals, and provides support during the program.
Internship Participants can select a professional placement from one of the following categories:
• Hospitality/Tourism
• Engineering
• General Business
• Information Technology
Or, a Participant may request a category.
• Hospitality/Tourism
• Engineering
• General Business
• Information Technology
Or, a Participant may request a category.
Yes. Please contact your local AmerEx Agent for more information.
• Professional, paid internship/trainee program lasting 4-18 months (depending on program)
• Identification of affordable housing near the Employer's work site internship location or public transportation.
• DS-2019 to support the application for a J-1 Work/Travel Visa
• Comprehensive medical and travel insurance
• 24-hour emergency support
• Identification of affordable housing near the Employer's work site internship location or public transportation.
• DS-2019 to support the application for a J-1 Work/Travel Visa
• Comprehensive medical and travel insurance
• 24-hour emergency support