U.S. Employers

ICCE is committed to ensuring a positive program experience for every stakeholder involved. We provide personalized support to every participant through their application process and monitor the program quality, their wellbeing and safety throughout their stay in the U.S. until they return home.

Our programs are free to U.S. based employers. We screen all program candidates based on the J-1 Rules and Regulations set forth by the U.S. Department of State. Based on your organization’s need, expectations, and training details, ICCE will indentify international applicants and suggest best practices to ensure a successful program for everyone.

Our services include, but are not limited to:

• Program sponsorship
• Issuance of Form DS-7002 (for applicable programs)
• Issuance of Form DS-2019
• SEVIS registration
• Assistance with developing a Training Plan (DS-7002, T/IPP) fulfilling U.S. Department of State program regulations (Only applicable for International Intern, Trainee, or other similar work based internship, training programs)
• Program orientation and information for both applicants and host organizations
• Eligibility screening of applicants
• Coordination of applicant’s health insurance
• Preparation for applicant’s visa interview at the U.S. Embassy
• Pre-departure orientation packet
• Post arrival orientation
• 24 hours emergency hotline
• Program evaluation and monitoring throughout the participant’s program in the U.S.

• Contribute to the U.S.’s foreign policy objectives and promote mutual understanding between the American people and people of other countries.
• Reach international markets and develop international networks and partnerships – Hosting an international Intern/Trainee or Summer Work Travel student will grant your business a deeper insight into international markets. Your employees will also polish their cross-cultural communication skills by interacting with international participants on a daily basis.
• Cost effective – There are no fees to participate in the program, your company does not sponsor the participant’s visa, and there are some tax exemptions.
• Help your organization grow – Creating a more dynamic work environment can be a step towards the breeding of new ideas and a very proactive business practice. Having participants with an international mindset, from different cultures and with different backgrounds, can create this dynamicity.
• Highly motivated and multilingual candidates – Participants are eager to learn American business practices and to experience the culture. Participants bring with them a unique perspective, fresh ideas, and knowledge from abroad.

To be eligible to host an International Intern/Trainee or Summer Work Travel student your organization is required to:

• Sign a completed Form DS-7002 – Training/Internship Placement Plan (T/IPP) to verify that all placements are appropriate and consistent with the objectives of the interns and trainees as outlined in their program applications and as set forth in their T/IPPs. All parties involved in the programs should recognize that interns and trainees are seeking entry-level training and experience. Accordingly, all placements must be tailored to the skills and experience level of the individual participant; (Only applicable for International Intern, Trainee, or other similar work based internship, training programs)
• Provide at least 32 hours of training per week;
• Provide a copy of their business license/registration and proof of workers compensation insurance coverage at the training/work location;
• Abide by all federal, state and local occupational health and safety laws;
• Abide by all program rules and regulations set forth by ICCE, including the completion of all mandatory program evaluations;
• Have sufficient resources, equipment and trained personnel available;
• Provide continuous on-site supervision and mentoring by experienced and knowledgeable staff; and
• Ensure that participants obtain skills, knowledge, and competencies through structured and guided activities such as classroom training, seminars, rotation through several departments, on-the-job training, attendance at conferences and similar learning activities, as appropriate in specific circumstances. (Only applicable for International Intern, Trainee, or other similar work based internship, training programs)

• Are there more than 25 full-time employees at the training location?
• Is the organization’s annual revenue more than three million dollars?