Legal Peace of Mind:
The Foundation for Your US Internship
Gaining professional experience in the USA requires more than just a plane ticket—it requires a bulletproof legal framework. Your visa is not just a sticker in your passport; it is the foundation of a successful, stress-free stay.
As an official CIEE representative, we provide the infrastructure to ensure your internship complies with all U.S. regulations while handling the organizational heavy lifting for you.
The Right Status – No Compromises
For any professional activity in the U.S., the J-1 visa is the only legal way. The U.S. Department of State strictly separates tourism (ESTA) from professional exchange.
“Foreign nationals may not travel to the U.S. to participate in an exchange on a visitor (B1/B2) visa, or through the Visa Waiver Program (VWP).”
U.S. Department of StateOur Approach: We ensure your role is correctly classified as an “Exchange Visitor Program.” This allows you to focus on your work, knowing you are fully compliant with federal laws.
Success-Based Pricing (Zero Risk)
We believe in transparent partnerships. That’s why we take the initial risk: Our program fees only become due once we are certain your requirements are met.
- Training Plan Support: We guide you and your host through the DS-7002.
- Pre-Check: We verify all data against current visa guidelines.
- Fairness Guarantee: If we determine that a DS-2019 cannot be issued due to formal criteria, you pay zero fees for our assessment.
Premium Protection Included
Health coverage shouldn’t be a budget issue. While legal minimum standards are often low, we prioritize your safety.
Our Standard: All Intern & Trainee packages include CIEE insurance coverage of up to $1,000,000 USD. This ensures first-class medical care without financial worry in case of illness or accident.
Site Visit Quality Assurance
For smaller companies (< 25 employees), regulations require a brief workplace inspection ("Site Visit") by the sponsor. We handle this process to verify the quality and legitimacy of your internship environment.
Fast & Digital: DS-2019 in approx. 15 Days
We use modern, paperless workflows to eliminate delays. No mailing of physical documents, no unnecessary waiting.
We typically process applications the same day. This efficiency leads to an average processing time of just 15 business days to receive your DS-2019, provided all documents are complete.
Protecting Your Future Career
A stay abroad is often just the first step in an international career. We ensure your visa application considers your future plans as much as your current stay.
We screen every case for specific regulations, such as the Two-Year Home Residency Requirement, to make sure your path back to the U.S. remains open in the years to come.
