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INTERNATIONAL CAREER DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS (ICDP)

-- INTERNATIONAL TRAINEES IN THE UNITED STATES

Our Chamber has 2 principal missions :

Support strong economic relations between France and the United States
Promote the development of our member companies in the New York region

The host company
 

In order to welcome an international trainee through the FACC program, the host company must:

  • Be a member of their local FACC chapter in the United States.
  • Be a part of the business sector; i.e., schools, churches, hospitals and government institutions are not eligible.
  • Have sufficient structure to provide proper supervision for the trainee.
  • Provide a stipend to the trainee at least equivalent to U.S. minimum wage.
  • Develop an eligible training plan and ensure that it is carried out by the trainee during his stay in the U.S.
  • Ensure that the trainee is participating in the training program on a full-time basis; at least 35 hours per week.
  • Demonstrate the ability to provide the trainee with an American experience in the workplace and through cultural activities.

J-1 PROGRAM APPLICATION FORMS

Thanks to our State Department designation, FACC New York is able to offer three distinct J-1 training visa programs: Student, Young Professional and VIE.

 

 

ICDP

International Trainees in the United States
The host company
The candidate

 
Intership profile

"I would really encourage people to participate in the internship program, and to turn to the FACC for their excellent assistance. They're very reassuring. They make you feel like you're not alone in this international learning experience. I feel very lucky."

Read the complete interview ...

 
 

Please contact us at icdp@faccnyc.org or by telephone at 212-867-0205 to determine which program is right for you.

For each of the ICDP J-1 visa programs, the following forms are required of the host company:

 

Proof of FACC membership
Company Request Form
Form DS-7002 (TIPP)
ICDP administrative fee ($800)

 

 


Proof of FACC membership
Company Request Form
Form DS-7002 (TIPP)
Reciprocity Letter

ICDP administrative fee Up to 12 months - $800 12 to 18 months - $1200  



Proof of FACC membership
Company Request Form
Form DS-7002 (TIPP)
Non-Employment Statement
ICDP administrative fee

Please click on the links to download the application forms and regulations for each of our three J-1 Training visa programs.