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Paid Internship Program in the United States
Every year, thousands of students and young professionals from around the world travel to the United States to gain relevant professional experience, improve their language skills, or simply live a new experience. The main challenge is how to find a job or internship to accomplish this.
Spain Internship offers the following services:
- Step-by-step guidance throughout the application process.
- Assistance in creating CVs and Resumés in the U.S. format.
- Internship placement.
- Management and preparation of internship/traineeship agreements (DS-7002 form).
- Assistance in obtaining the DS-2019.
- Guidance on accommodation and language courses (if needed).
- Information on visas and their application.
If you already have a company and only need help with sponsorship, you can read more about our sponsorship-only program here: https://internships-usa.eu/j1-visa-sponsorship/.
Program Requirements
Internship Program or Training Program: Which Can I Apply For?
Since 2007, the U.S. government has distinguished between the Internship Program and the Training Program.
You can apply for the Internship Program if:
You are enrolled in a university and wish to do an internship abroad.
You have graduated from a university or study program no more than one year ago.
Maximum duration: 12 months + 30 days grace period.
You can apply for the Training Program if:
- You have a professional or academic qualification of at least one year obtained outside the United States.
- You have five years of work experience outside the United States.
- Maximum duration: 18 months + 30 days grace period.
Requirements for All Participants
The area of the internship or training must be related to your studies, and you must have a sufficient level of English to work.
You need to have sufficient funds to complete the required program.
In some fields, there are unpaid positions. To undertake an unpaid internship, the candidate must demonstrate having at least $900 per month of stay in the U.S.
Available Sectors
- General Business (marketing, sales, international trade, business development, etc.)
- Human Resources
- Computer Engineering
- Graphic Design
If you wish to apply for the tourism/hospitality sector, click here.
Program Duration
The minimum stay is 2 months, but many companies prefer commitments of at least 6 months. Although it is possible to extend a contract up to 12-18 months, this entails additional costs due to the need to process a new DS-2019 form. We recommend defining the duration of the stay in advance.
After completing the internship or training, participants can stay in the U.S. for an additional 30 days to travel or enjoy the country.
Compensation
The compensation will vary depending on the candidate’s experience, profile, and available offers. Contact us to see which programs we can offer for your profile.
The pay range can vary from $300 to $1500 per month. This program ensures a minimum approximate compensation of $500 per month for stays of 6 months or more and $1000 per month for stays of 12 months or more. It is common to find internships with a higher stipend, but this will depend on the sector, application dates, duration, and personal characteristics of each interested person.
Deadlines
The application process is lengthy, so it is recommended to apply at least 3 to 4 months before the start of the program.
DS-2019 Form
Spain Internship assists in obtaining the DS-2019 form and the training plan (DS-7002 form), required for the J1 visa.
Accommodation
Spain Internship can provide recommendations on accommodation depending on the area you are going to. The budget will vary according to the location.
Insurance
Travel and health insurance are mandatory and cost $95 per month.
Application Process
- Application: Apply on our website specifically for the United States: https://internships-usa.eu/apply/ and we will contact you within 24 business hours.
- Skype Admittance Consultation: Our candidate will have an interview with our partner in the USA. Depending on this interview, we will proceed with the application to different vacancies.
- Registration: If we are sure we can help you, we will proceed with the registration. To enroll in the program, the student must pay €300 to the account indicated below.
- English Level Assessment: English test.
- Internship Proposal.
- Final Payment.
- Visa Application.
- Arrival.
Prices
Internship/Training Placement + DS2019 Form (the longest part of the J1 visa application process)
- Deposit and registration fee: €300
Other fees:
- 2-6 months: €1,800 (registration fee not included)
- 7-12 months: €2,200 (registration fee not included)
- Insurance: $95/month
Visa
9.99% of visas are approved each year. Most rejections occur when applicants hide criminal records or provide false information on their applications.
If the U.S. Consulate rejects the visa, Spain Internship will refund part of the application fee if the following conditions are met:
- The applicant has applied at the corresponding U.S. consulate according to their place of residence.
- The applicant has not violated any U.S. regulations and does not have a criminal record nor has concealed it.
- The organizing company receives the DS-2019 form from the applicant.
- The refund request is made within 6 months before the student’s arrival.
In case of visa rejection, the refunds will be:
- $700 for stays of 7-12 months
- $600 for stays of 2-6 months
Payments and Cancellations
The full program payment will be made once the internship contracts are completed and the internship or job is confirmed.
If the participant cancels after the internship is confirmed, they are obliged to pay the full service fee.
Candidates or applicants cannot be substituted as each service and internship is personalized.
Any other serious violation of the terms or conditions of the service contract may result in the cancellation of the service.
