In order to be eligible for a J-1 visa through the FACC's International Career Development Programs, the candidate must:

 Be a foreign national (European for the VIE program) currently enrolled in, or a graduate of, a foreign post-secondary school or degree-granting institution.

 Speak English proficiently enough to participate in a professional exchange program in the United States.

 Be 18 to 35 years of age (18 to 28 for the VIE program).

 Have received an internship or training offer from an eligible host company that corresponds to his or her studies.

 Not have held a previous J-1 Training visa in the United States in the last two years (please contact the FACC if you have held a previous J-1 Intern or Trainee visa to determine your eligibility).

 Have medical insurance coverage for the entire duration of the J-1 visa per U.S. federal regulations.

 Agree to leave the United States upon J-1 visa program completion.

Prior to submitting an application, please contact us for other program information, rules and criteria not listed here.

J-1 VISA PROGRAM APPLICATION FORMS - CANDIDATE

Thanks to our State Department designation, FACC New York is able to offer three distinct J-1 visa programs: Intern, Trainee and VIE. Please contact us at icdp@faccnyc.org or by telephone at 212-867-0123 to determine which program is right for you.

The  following documents are required of ICDP J-1 visa program candidates:

 Photocopy of the first 10 pages of a valid passport

 Copy of resume/CV

 Proof of previous work experience/internships

 Documented proof of English language ability (TOEFL or TOEIC score)

 Exchange Visitor Request Form

 Medical Insurance Certification

 University Statement/Convention de Stage/Diploma

 OMI Fiche de Candidature (for French citizens)

We strongly recommend that all applicants contact the ICDP department before submitting any documents to determine your eligibility and to discuss the program requirements. A telephone interview in English with each applicant will also be conducted before approval.