Deadline:
As soon as possible
Location(s)
United States of America
Overview
The American-Scandinavian Foundation’s Exchange Visitor (J visa) Program, designated by the U.S. Department of State, gives Scandinavians the unique opportunity to receive practical on-the-job experience in the U.S. and to grow professionally and personally through immersion in American business and community life.
Details
THE ASSIGNMENT IN THE U.S.
Interns and trainees must locate their own assignments with U.S. firms. The assignment needs to berelated to the applicant’s educational and professional background. Most importantly, the positionshould help the intern or trainee to grow professionally, strengthening skills and providing an American perspective in the field of specialization.
The position should provide enough income to meet living expenses. If the position is unpaid, the internor trainee must provide proof of sufficient funding from other sources to meet the expenses during theprogram. It is ASF’s policy not to sponsor programs which are unpaid and longer than 6 months.
If the position is unpaid the intern or trainee must provide proof of enough funding from other sources to meet the expenses during the program. Most importantly, the position should help the trainee or intern to grow professionally, strengthening skills and providing an American perspective in the field of specialization.
Opportunity is About
Eligibility
Candidates should be from:
Description of Ideal Candidate
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS FOR INTERNS
AN INTERN IS:
- Currently enrolled in and pursuing studies at a degree- or certificate-granting post-secondary academic institution outside the United States, or
- A recent graduate from such a post-secondary institution who graduated no more than 12 months prior to the start date of his,her Exchange Visitor program
- Fluent in English at the level required for the position Motivated to succeed in their training and committed to contributing their talents and skills to the U.S. host trainer’s operations
- The Exchange Visitor Program for an intern is a structured and guided work-based internship program in his or her specific academic field. Maximum duration for an internship is 12 months.
The Exchange Visitor Program for an intern is a structured and guided work-based internship program in his/her specific academic field. Maximum duration for an internship is 12 months.
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS FOR TRAINEES
THE TRAINEE MUST HAVE:
- A degree or professional certificate from a foreign post-secondary academic institution and at least one year of prior related work experience in his/her occupational field acquired outside the United States, or
- Five years of work experience outside the United States in his/her occupational field
- Fluency in English at the level required for the position
- Motivation to succeed in their training and committed to contributing their talents and skills to the U.S. host trainer’s operations
The Exchange Visitor Program for the trainee must be a structured and guided work-based training program in his/her specific occupational field. Maximum duration for training is 18 months.
Dates
Deadline: As soon as possible
Cost/funding for participants
The intern or trainee is responsible for any ASF costs, visa application and SEVIS fees charged by the U.S. Government, the costs of round-trip air travel and medical insurance. The intern/trainee may accept an unpaid assignment (ONLY for a six months or less duration) if they can document that they are receiving funding from other sources.
ASF Application Fee: This is a non-refundable administrative fee of $100.00 which ensures the intern/trainee’s acceptance into the program.
ASF Program Fee:
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