Trainee Program How To Apply

STEP 1

Instructions to U.S. Host site

		Complete PART A of the application.
		Complete and sign the training plan.
		Print, read and sign copy of ICCP agreement.
		Create a training for the applicant.
		Send the training plan and signed agreement to applicant to be signed and returned.

STEP 2

Instructions to the Applicant

		Complete PART B of the application.
		Read and sign host site training.
		Read and sign ICCP agreement.
		Read and sign the training plan.
		Obtain a police background check from your local police station.
		Obtain one reference (use ICCP’s standard reference form)
		Return to host site: PART B, Agreement, training plan, Police Background Check     and Reference.

STEP 3

Host site sends to ICCP  (it is advised that host site keep a copy of documents)

		PART A of the application
		PART B of the application
		Copy of the signed agreement
		Copy of the signed training plan
		Copy of one reference
		Copy of the Police Background Check
		Full payment by check or credit card (checks payable to: YMCA-ICCP)

STEP 4

ICCP:

		ICCP will Screen, approve and process application.
		A DS-2019 sponsorship form and SEVIS fee receipt form will be created and sent by express mail directly to the applicant with details on how to apply for the J-1 Visa and other supporting documents and information.

STEP 5

Instructions to Applicant      

		When you receive your DS-2019, SEVIS fee receipt and information packet from ICCP, CHECK THE FORMS CAREFULLY FOR MISTAKES, THEN SIGN AND DATE THE DS-2019.
		You are required to read the ICCP participant manual before applying for your J-1 Visa.
		Applicants must then contact their local U.S. Embassy to arrange an interview.
		When contacting the U.S. Embassy make sure that you have all the documents provided by ICCP.  Request information about fees and forms that the Embassy may require.
		Once your J-1 Visa is approved by the U.S. Embassy you can make your travel arrangements (not before!).

STEP 6

Instructions to Host site and Applicant on arrival to the U.S.

Immediately upon arriving at the host site notify ICCP of arrival so that the J-1 Visa can be validated in SEVIS.  The Visa will automatically be terminated if not validated within 5 days of the program start date (shown on DS-2019 form).