CIEE Professional Career Training USA
Jump-Start Your Career
Take a bold step forward and open the door to new opportunities by training in the U.S. with CIEE. You’ll enhance your skills, develop your expertise, and gain global insights that will help advance your career in today’s competitive marketplace.
CIEE Professional Career Training USA is designed for professionals who:
- have arranged or will arrange their own training opportunity in the U.S. but do not have a J-1 trainee visa sponsor or
- will secure a position and J-1 trainee visa sponsor through CIEE’s placement program.
Trainees must be at least 18 years of age and:
- have a degree and at least one year of professional experience outside of the U.S. related to the proposed training, or
- have five years of professional experience outside of the U.S. related to the proposed training (with no post-secondary degree).
How It Works
If you are interested in finding a position through our Internship Search tool or already have a pre-arranged placement, contact your CIEE International Representative to apply. The next steps are easy:
- You and your host organization develop and agree upon a training plan.
- You submit these materials to your International Representative.
- All application materials are reviewed at CIEE headquarters.
If your application and training plan are approved, then you will receive Form DS-2019—a “Certificate of Eligibility for Exchange Visitor Status.” Next you will schedule a J-1 visa interview at your local U.S. embassy or consulate. Due to our rigorous application process, careful vetting, and thorough preparation, most applicants are granted visas. Then travel to America to jump-start your career!
Eligibility Requirements
The eligibility criteria may depend on the specifics of your proposed training opportunity. Please check with your CIEE International Representative for comprehensive eligibility information, or contact us directly.
General eligibility requirements are as follows:
- Be at least 18 years old
- Demonstrate upper-intermediate to advanced English Language skills
- Train in a field related to your professional background
- Have a degree and at least one year of professional experience outside of the U.S. related to the proposed training, or have five years of professional experience outside of the U.S. related to the proposed training
Experience Guide
Your comprehensive guide to traveling to the USA, navigating American life, thriving in your training, and making the most of your CIEE experience.