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Program
Start and End Dates
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Training programs in Hospitality
may last any length of time between three and twelve
continuous months. Maximum stay as per J-1 visa regulations
is 12 months.
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Training programs in all other
categories may last any length of time between three and
eighteen continuous months. Maximum stay as per J-1 visa
regulations is 18 months.
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Internships in all categories
may last any length of time between three and twelve continuous
months. Maximum stay as per J-1 visa regulations is 12 months.
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These start and end dates will
also be used to schedule the participant’s insurance coverage.
If the participant will arrive in the U.S. early, additional
insurance is required.
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Participants can arrive in the
U.S. no more than 30 days before the program start date.
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There can be no break or
interruption of the training/internship program for more than 30
days.
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If the participant plans to be
absent from training/internship for a holiday, vacation, health
care or other personal reasons, this time is included in the
date range for which YMCA is sponsoring the visa.
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If the participant plans to
leave the U.S. during the training/internship program, YMCA must
sign the DS-2019 form to authorize re-entry into the U.S.
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Participants who successfully
complete their training/internship program are automatically
given thirty-days beyond the end-date of the DS-2019 as a “Grace
Period” to travel within the U.S. only and to prepare to
return home.
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Participants must plan on
leaving the U.S. within thirty days of the end date printed on
the DS-2019 form.
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Trainee/Intern visas are
non-extendable beyond the maximum stay as per J-1 visa
regulations.
Financial
Support
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Depending on the geographical
area, the application must show that the trainee/intern has
sufficient financial support to cover all living and travel
expenses for the entire duration of stay and this must be
indicated on the program application. A Budget Worksheet is
provided for this purpose.
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Insufficient financial support
can result in the rejection of the application by YMCA, or a
visa denial by the U.S. Embassy.
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The participant’s own personal
funds are considered part of the total financial support.
Mailing
Address
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Once YMCA approves the
application, an acceptance package including the DS-2019 and
SEVIS Fee Receipt will be sent directly to the participant in
his/her home country.
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The YMCA cannot, under any
circumstances, send acceptance packages or DS-2019s to a U.S.
address.
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The most common reason for a
participant to experience a delay in receiving the acceptance
package is an incomplete or illegible mailing address on the
application.
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The express mail service used
requires delivery to a street address, not a post office box. A
telephone number is also required for the address provided.
Special
Considerations:
Insurance
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Participants must have health
and accident insurance during their entire stay in the U.S. that
meets minimum standards set by Federal regulations. Such
insurance must include:
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$50,000 coverage for each
accident and illness.
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$7,500 coverage for
repatriation of remains to home country (in case of death).
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$10,000 coverage for medical
evacuation to home country.
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A rating of “A-“ or above by
an insurance rating company identified by the U.S.
government.
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YMCA has arranged for an
insurance policy through Nationwide Insurance which exceeds
these requirements.
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For this reason, all
participants on the YMCA Training/Internship Program must be
covered by the insurance offered by the YMCA.
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The cost of this insurance $60
per month. The deductible per accident or illness is $100.
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The deductible and cost of
insurance are both subject to change on January 1st of each
year.
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Insurance will be effective on
the start date of the DS-2019 form.
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The Host Company can offer their
own insurance to the participant to supplement this coverage.
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Insurance payment should be
included with program fee at the time of application. Upon early
termination, see Refund Policy.
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