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What do Student Exchange need to know from my US employer?
Can I extend my work visa?
Do I need to find a job before I leave?
Can I travel around the US after my working authorisation has expired?
Do I need travel and medical insurance?
How do I start to locate a position in the US?
Why do I have to pay to go on this program?
Can I repeat the program?
What industries are acceptable for the program?
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You can go on Internship USA or Trainee USA at any time of the year.
Your full application, certified by your employer, must be submitted to Student Exchange Australia New Zealand a minimum of 8 weeks before your departure date.
You can download an application form from our website, e-mail us, or give us a call - (cost of a local call) 1300 135 331 (from Australia) or 0800 440079 (from NZ) and we will send you one. Please see How to Apply section.
What does Student Exchange Australia New Zealand need to know from my US employer?
Your employer will be required to complete an Internship Agreement and provide information on the nature of your position, salary and dates of employment and training components. They will also need to submit a comprehensive training plan - this is the most important part of the application.
It is a requirement that you remain with the same employer and you must lodge the extension application before your original visa has expired. Extension forms will be supplied to you prior to your departure. Additional fees will apply.
Yes. You will need to pre-arrange your training placement before you apply and arrive in the US.
Once your DS-2019 has expired you have 30 days from the expiration date to travel within the US.
Your program fee includes travel and medical insurance. Under US Government program regulations, you must have an approved level of insurance coverage. Our custom insurance plans meet this requirement. Our insurance covers you for emergency and accidents including hospital cover - but only while you are on the program. There is only limited baggage coverage and it does not cover loss of personal effects. If you are intending on taking expensive items we recommend you take out additional coverage.
This website will get you started and give you lots of great ideas and resources. Surfing the net, personal contacts and mailing of your CV can all lead to a training placement. The time taken to find a suitable placement will vary considerably depending on your skills, the type of position you are looking for and how specific you are in your search. Please remember that when sending your resumé, not all employers will respond to your enquiry and so it is important that you follow up by calling them a few days after you send your CV.
Your program fee cover our services to you before you leave and CIEE’s services and support whilst in the US including sponsorship of your visa. The fee also covers your insurance. View a full list of what’s included in the program fee for Internship USA or Trainee USA.
INT to Trainee: 2 years minimum.
Trainee to INT: 2 years minimum.
Trainee to Trainee: 2 years minimum.
(x) The Sciences, Engineering, Architecture, Mathematics, and Industrial Occupations.
Are there any prohibited industries on the program?
Any job, whether or not it is included in the list below, must be generally compatible with the rules, regulations, and intent of the program.
Jobs providing clinical care, medical services or involving patient contact, hands on therapy, counseling, administering treatment or making diagnoses of medical, psychiatric or psychological patients, or veterinary work involving hands-on care.