Train in the U.S. and embark on an adventure of a lifetime! This opportunity allows you to gain international experience in your field, which can help further your career when returning to your home country. CCUSA is a designated visa sponsor for the BridgeUSA J-1 Trainee Visa. CCUSA’s program, Practical Training USA, is designed to allow foreign professionals to come to the United States to gain exposure to U.S. culture and receive training in U.S. business practices in their chosen occupational field. The BridgeUSA J-1 Trainee Visa gives you the opportunity to do a training program that can last from 3 months to the maximum length of 18 months and can start at any time of the year. We typically require at least two months before you wish to begin your training program, to allow for interview and visa processing time. We can also assist in expediting this process for an additional fee. On this visa, you are required to follow the approved training program, and you can only train with the approved host company.
This program is year-round. You may train in any U.S. state, on a CCUSA-approved training program in the following occupational categories:
As a trainee, you cannot train in unskilled or casual labor positions, in positions that require or involve childcare or elder care, or in any position involving medical patient care or contact. Nor can you train in positions that require more than 20 percent clerical or office support work. Use of the exchange visitor program for ordinary employment or work purposes is strictly prohibited. Trainees cannot be placed in positions that are filled or would be filled by full-time or part-time employees.
You must meet all the following requirements to be eligible for the PTUSA program:
*If you are currently enrolled in a college, university, or post-secondary academic institution or within one year of graduation, and you are not eligible for the Practical Training USA program, you may be eligible for our Intern USA program, where you can intern in the U.S. for up to 12 months.
The Practical Training USA programs offers two different options for your convenience.
You are responsible for finding your own host company to offer you a training program in one of the approved categories. Once a host company is located and the information is given to CCUSA, we will contact the company to verify the suitability of the host company. We will review their obligations and determine if the training program meets the appropriate requirements.
CCUSA is required to conduct site visits of host organizations that:
If an on-site visit is required, an additional fee will be charged, determined on a case-by-case basis. The costs will be communicated to you and the host company.
You are responsible for making all arrangements with the company offering the training program, including negotiating compensation, if applicable. You are also responsible for accommodation and living expenses. CCUSA will review all agreements as part of the application process.
You apply to one of CCUSA’s approved host companies. After the interview, your application will be forwarded to the company, which will then arrange the interview.
If accepted into the program, CCUSA will assist you in completing the DS-7002 (training plan) form and in preparing for the interview at the consulate or embassy.
Practical Training USA allows you to expand your skills and expertise in your field by participating in a structured training with a US company. As a result, you will gain:
Follow the steps below if you would like to be participant in the Practical Training USA program or if you would like to be a host company in the USA for foreign participants.
To be a participant on the Practical Training USA program, follow these simple steps.
To be a Host Company for the Practical Training USA program, please visit our dedicated section on becoming a host for CCUSA.
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