Intern programs are available for 6,9 and 12 months.
Monthly
Stipend
The intern income ranges from $1100.00 - $2000.00 USD per month,
depending on the company’s hourly wage policy. Generally, weekly hours are
approximately 40 hours per week; however, if the intern is asked to perform
more than 40 hours per week, overtime payment will be provided.
Visa Process
Interns/Interns participate in this program with the J-1 visa and
regulations of USIA. Necessary assistance to obtain the J-1 (applying and
obtaining the DS-2019 Form) will be provided by USEH. To validate the J-1 visa,
each applicant must apply to the U.S. Consulate/Embassy individually. The
ultimate decision to validate J-1 visa belongs to the U.S. Consulate/Embassy.
Health
Insurance
Health insurance for the intern is provided as part of the
program and as a U.S. Government regulation for the intern duration.
Housing
Usually the host company provides housing options at the intern’s expense.
If the host company does not provide assistance for housing, USEH will provide
the necessary assistance in finding temporary or permanent housing at the
intern’s expense.
Professional Development (Training)
Interns/interns
usually receive professional training seminars conducted by their host
companies. The interns are provided with a certificate at the end of the
seminars, depending on the regular attendance and success.
Orientation
Prior
to leaving for the USA, each participant is obligated to attend a mandatory
orientation seminar provided by USEH consultants. Several subjects are covered
during the orientation, but the main topics are:
» General information about the
U.S., such as living conditions, life styles, cultural similarities &
differences.
» General information about the
host company and region or city
» Performance and behavior
expectations of the host company
» Responsibilities as an intern
Travel Arrangements
Interns/interns are responsible for their own airfare;
however, USEH consultants determine the departure date. USEH can provide
assistance in obtaining discounted airfares.
Ongoing Consultancy
USEH
provides a continued advisory for the interns/interns and the host companies
along with its partner organizations as well. The ongoing intern program will
be evaluated periodically, and each intern and host company will be asked to
provide an evaluation.
New Application Requirements;
» Between ages of 19-28
» Currently enrolled to university
program pursuing Bachelor or Associate Degree in the interest area of
internship or
» Must be within 12 months of
graduation from a University
» Minimum 2-4 months of industrial
experience
» Upper Intermediate level of
English
Application process
»
Upon deciding to apply for the
program, the applicant should present his/her resume to USEH and/or fill out
the online application form at the USEH website.
»
If the applicant is found to be
eligible for our programs, s/he is invited for an interview with USEH
Consultants.
»
Applicants who pass the
interview and evaluation are then invited to complete an official application.
»
To complete the official
application, the applicant must submit the required documents, including the
application fee, which is nonrefundable.
»
The placement process will begin
for the official applicants, which will take 6-10 weeks under normal conditions.
»
Once the participant is secured
a position, the offer letter, including the conditions such as hours per week,
stipend, training plan, housing, etc., will be provided to the participant for
review and signature.
»
In addition to the placement
agreement (between the intern and the host company), the intern will be asked
to sign an agreement with USEH. This agreement will outline the
responsibilities and duties of both parties, the intern & USEH. USEH will
not take further responsibility for any intern who violates the agreement
conditions during the program.
