Internship Program in USA by CETUSA

Generally, a foreign citizen who wants to enter the U.S. must get a visa.
Exchange Visitor (J-1) Visa is a non-immigrant visa for approved exchange programs (U.S. Department of State 2022).

🧾 General Requirements

• J1 Interns:
  Must be a current student or recent graduate (within 12 months) from a post-secondary institution (offline/online).
  Eligible programs: Diploma (D3/D4), S1, or S2.

• J1 Trainees:
  Must have graduated more than 12 months ago and:

  • Have 1+ year of work experience outside the USA, or
  • Have 5+ years of total work experience outside the USA
  • Must have 1–5 years of hotel experience in the same role applied for

📌 Note: If not graduated from a hospitality school, you must have at least 1 years of experience in the position available. This is just for alumni not for candidate that still be a student.

🎯 Program Objectives

• Enhance mutual understanding between people of the U.S. and your country
• Participate in cross-cultural activities with Americans (mandatory but fun!)
• Return home to share your U.S. experience and knowledge

Life & Culture Tips

• Volunteer & engage in the community
• Attend festivals, visit universities & libraries
• Join local events, meet people, and read cultural activity emails

💵 Salary & Program Duration

• Pay: USD $14.50 – $20/hour
• Hours: 30–32 hours per week (guaranteed)
• Stay: Program/training dates on DS-7002 + 30-day grace period (for travel, not work)

🏠 Accommodation & Meals

• Varies by host (as in Offer Letter)
• Most hosts provide accommodation & meals
• If charged: approx. USD $400–$800/month (depends on state)

⏳ Application Timeline

• Placement secured: 2 weeks (faster if flexible & cooperative)
• Full process: 1–2 months

📜 Sponsor Organizations

• Only U.S. State Department-designated sponsors can issue DS-2019
• Verify sponsor: Visit State Department → Choose TRAINEE or INTERN

📌 Cost Breakdown

• Details available via button/contact
• Refund policy not shown on lite site — please contact us for info

📍 Placement Info

• Details available via button/contact
• Host names excluded for privacy — please contact us

📑 Required Documents

• Submit all as digital copies (ask us for scanning help if needed)
• Must have passport to start the process

Financial Proof

• Before J-1 visa interview:
  • Show financial proof (e.g., parent’s account)
  • At least USD $10,000 (past 3 months’ statements)

⚠️ Important

• KonsultanVisa does not hold applicant documents
• DOWNLOAD HERE! for full document list

🚀 How to Apply

1️⃣ Eligibility Check

• Free eligibility check!
• Send your CV to: admin@konsultanvisa.com
• Subject: J1_FULLNAME_POSITION
• Or click APPLY NOW!

2️⃣ Email Invitation

• You’ll get a pre-screening interview or consultation invite
• Consultation invite = no data on file → visit office/online consult
• Pre-screening = data on file → confirm attendance (mandatory)

3️⃣ Process Starts!

• Passed pre-screening?
• CONGRATS! Continue the process and prepare for more interviews!

🌐 Official Website

👉 https://www.cetusa.org/ (opens in a new tab)
Find updates, details, and resources.

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