Eligibility/Visa/Apply

You must meet all requirements to be eligible for the Program.

APPLY TODAY IF YOU:

• Are proficient in English
• Have:
  • A degree or professional certificate from a post-secondary Academic Institution outside the US with courses in the same field as the training program plus one year of applicable work experience outside the US in that field, or
  • 5 years work experience, outside the US, in the same field as the training program (must reflect business, management, finance or commerce)
• Have sufficient funds to cover miscellaneous expenses until you receive your first stipend (US$1500 - US$2000).
• The intent to pursue, as a career, the field in which the training will be held.
• Have a training position already arranged; or eligible and pre-screened for a Direct Placement Opportunity.

If you meet the above requirements and are ready for a once in a lifetime experience then CCUSA’s Practical Training USA program is for you. Click on the APPLY button to start your Practical Training Adventure. After we receive your application, we will contact you to schedule an interview.

Note: Trainees may return to the US for additional training if they meet the selection requirements and have been absent from the United States for no less than two years after the completion of their initial training program.

How to Apply

Applications accepted year-round

1. Submit a copy of your resume to determine if you meet the minimum requirements set forth by the State Department. CCUSA will also determine if your education and experience is a good match for the Employer offering the training plan and that the training will complement your education and experience.
2. Have your employer submit a training plan to our office in the USA for approval.
3. Once you and your employer get the go ahead from CCUSA – you will need to complete the:
   • CCUSA and Practical Training Download Application Packet
   • Sign the Program Agreement
   • Complete and return all the documents with payment to the CCUSA address on the cover letter.
   • We will contact you within a week to arrange a personal interview and discuss your departure date.
   • Applications are accepted year round.  
4. We will arrange a face to face interview. This step helps us learn more about you and allows you to find out more about the program.
5. If your training program is approved and you are accepted to the program, you will be required to review and sign the DS 7002 form.
6. Once your signature is received, CCUSA will issue your sponsorship form (DS 2019 Form).
7. We will assist in booking your US Consulate Interview. You will need to complete additional forms as well as pay for the visa and Sevis Fee prior to attending your interview at the Consulate.

Please allow two months for application processing.

Visa

Depending on the training program you will either be eligible for a 12 or 18 month J-1 Practical Training Visa. On this visa you can only work for this employer, and you are required to follow the training guide that was set up by your employer.

The CCUSA Practical Training program is not open to positions that are classified as "unskilled" by the State Department regulations. Positions such as the following will not qualify for the program: