Role of the Host Organization

(based on the description of binding procedures in one of the Sponsor organizations, i.e. CIEE).

To participate in the J-1 Intern or Trainee program, your organization must be able to provide a structured, practical training experience while abiding by some key program regulations. Because the purpose of the program is to foster professional exchange, the Host Organization is expected to ensure that the DS-7002 Training/Internship Placement Plan is followed for the duration of the program.

There must be a match between an applicant's background and their potential field of training. The applicant's background and stated career goals must correlate to their Training/Internship Placement Plan. Upon completion of the program, the applicant should return to their home country better equipped to meet the unique challenges of their field or profession.

The program is not intended to help organizations fill staffing needs. The training plan that you create should reflect an understanding of the intern's needs, not only those of your business.

However, we understand that certain occupations do demand a familiarity with unskilled activities. In those fields where training in unskilled areas constitutes an industry standard, interns are permitted to engage in unskilled activities as part of their program. These phases, though, must be limited in duration and part of an overall plan of development. Any unskilled or clerical activity must be kept to a maximum of 20% of the entire training period.