Train USA

Jumpstart your international career.

Train USA is a cultural exchange program providing university students, recent graduates, and professionals from around the world the opportunity to enhance their skills and expertise through career-focused internships and training programs with U.S. companies.

Through Cultural Vistas' sponsorship, participants can enter the United States on a J-1 Visa and complete structured programs lasting up to 12 or 18 months - depending on their education and level of experience in their chosen field of study.

Train USA serves as a catalyst for personal growth and professional advancement; providing the opportunity to improve English proficiency, expand professional networks and connections, and acquire hands-on experience that propels participants toward a successful career. 

Program Benefits

  • Visa sponsorship necessary to live and gain professional experience in the United States for up to 12 or 18 months
  • Structured and guided internship and training opportunities with leading U.S. organizations
  • Individualized and structured internship/training plan
  • Various networking opportunities and cultural events
  • Comprehensive medical insurance coverage
  • Arrival and acculturation assistance
  • Ongoing guidance and support throughout program, including a 24-hour emergency hotline

Duration           
Train USA programs may last from 3 weeks to 18 months. 

Eligibility
Cultural Vistas is authorized by the U.S. Department of State as an Exchange Visitor Program Sponsor for five categories of the J-1 visa. Train USA participants receive sponsorship in either the J-1 Intern (programs up to 12 months) or J-1 Trainee (programs up to 18 months) categories, depending on their education and level of experience.

Candidates must secure an internship in the United States prior to applying to the Train USA program. To be eligible for the program, the following requirements must be met:

J-1 Intern 

  • Non-U.S. citizen
  • 18 years of age or older
  • Proficient in English
  • Must be currently enrolled as a full-time student in a post-secondary academic institution outside of the United States OR has graduated from such an institution no more than 12 months prior to start of program

J-1 Trainee

  • Non U.S. citizen
  • 18 years of age or older
  • Proficient in English
  • Must have a degree or professional certificate from a foreign post-secondary academic institution and at least one year of prior related work experience outside the United States OR five years of work experience outside the United States in the desired training field

Application Deadline
Applications for Train USA are accepted throughout the year. Please visit the Application Process page to to begin your application.

For more information, please contact train@culturalvistas.org.