If you are applying on behalf of an Intern please be aware of the following guidelines:

Company Guidelines:

• Minimum of 5 full-time employees
• Site visits must be conducted if host companies have fewer than 25 employees or less than 3 million dollars annual revenue and not previously participated successfully in the GACC J-1 visa program
• Member of the GACC
• A stipend or other benefits are required for internship programs greater than 6 months
• Must be a skilled internship position

Intern Guidelines:

• Currently enrolled at University, “Fachhochschule”, “Berufsakademie” or an accredited post-secondary degree/certificate producing institution
• Minimum of 2 semesters of study
• Graduated no more than 12 months prior to exchange visitor program start date
• Must be between the ages of 18-35 years old
• Internship must complement the field of study

To begin the application process companies interested in obtaining a J-1 Exchange Visitor visa for an intern they have selected are required to submit to the GACC the candidate’s resume with contact information and an offer letter on company letter head containing the following information:

• length of the internship program
• starting date
• content or area of activity
• company information including address and website address 
• contact person including their contact information (at minimum e-mail and phone number) within the company

You can find a sample company offer letter in our download section.