USA

INTERNSHIPS IN USA

General Information
Requirements
Program fees
Housing

We all know the American Dream and its successful stories. We have created this program to give you the opportunity to create yours. This internship program in USA is designed under the category of Exchange (J1) visa for graduates and young professionals who wish to participate in work and study programs in the EE. UU

The internship program includes all the necessary documents to align with the J1 program and the legal requirements, such as the valid J1 sponsorship provided by the “DS-2019” form, the Sevis registration and fees, as well as an approved health insurance for all the stay in the country.

About the country:

It is one of the most ethnically diverse and multicultural nations on the planet. In addition, it is the country with the most immigrant population in the world. The capital is Washington, D.C., and the largest and most cosmopolitan city known is New York. It stands out above all for the educational quality of its universities since 46 of the 100 best universities in the world are American.

Thanks to this program you will be able to live in cities such as LA, San Francisco or Miami and you will be able to live first hand in one of the richest economies in the world.

Duration:

12 or 18 months (less option only available for professional internships and minimum period required is 6 months)

Dates:

The internship program can be started at any time of the year. Candidates are recommended to register four or five months before the start date of the program.

Requirements of the program:

All candidates must have a minimum work experience and be fluent in English. If you do not meet these requirements you can opt for unpaid internships during summer.
Have enough funds to cover the life in the country.

The internship program in the USA is divided into two categories:

INTERN:

Aimed at university students or recent graduates.

Be a full-time student at an official higher education centre or have graduated less than a year ago.
Have completed at least one year of higher education before starting the program.
Duration of the internship from 1 to 12 months.

TRAINEE:

Aimed at young professionals with at least one year of professional experience. Participants in this program must meet the following requirements:

Be over 20 and not more than 40.
If you do not have higher education: be in possession of the baccalaureate degree and have 5 years of professional experience in a specific field.
If you are a graduate or graduate: Have a professional experience of at least 1 year.
Duration of the internship from 1 to 18 months.

The Trainee program aims to improve the professional career of the participant, so the internships have to be closely linked to your training and / or professional experience.

Program fees:

As from 2000 euros

What’s included:

Guaranteed internship in the desired position.
Assistance for the processing of the visa J1, DS 2019 & SEVIS FEE.
Local support before and during your stay.

What’s not included:

Flights.
Personal daily expenses.
Accommodation rental.
Travel insurance*
Others:
- SEVIS rate (mandatory for all participants)
- J-1 visa expenses to be paid at the American embassy.

With regards to housing, interns are required to organize their own accommodation and cover all living expenses.

Costs around 500-700 EUR per month depending on the city.

Hospitality internship fields do not have accommodation included. Hotels provide meals on duty, uniforms and cash compensations.