Overview
Greenheart Exchange partners with qualified attorneys working with the J-1 Intern, Trainee and Teacher visas. Attorney partnerships are customized to each law firm or attorney’s individual needs.
Responsibilities of attorneys can include the following:
- Identify suitable participants for Greenheart Exchange’s programs
- Provide interested participants with eligibility requirements
- Guide participants through application materials
- Screen participants for English language proficiency
- Verify and check all applications before submission to Greenheart Exchange
- Communicate directly with applicants during the application process
- Assist applicants in obtaining the necessary visa from the local U.S. Embassy or Consulate
- Keep in contact with Greenheart Exchange throughout the applicant’s program
Intern and Trainee
Introduction to CAP
The Career Advancement Program (CAP) offers international university students, recent graduates and young professionals the opportunity to become an Intern or Trainee with a U.S. business. These structured and guided training programs offer the chance for cultural immersion in the U.S. and professional development in the Intern’s or Trainee’s specific academic or occupational field.
Partner with Greenheart Exchange by processing potential participant applications or by referring potential applicants to us!Participant eligibility
Intern Eligibility
Currently enrolled in an accredited university or certificate program outside of the U.S. in their occupational field.
OR
Graduated from an accredited university or certificate program outside of the U.S. in their occupational field no more than 12 months prior to their requested program start date.
Trainee Eligibility
Graduated from an accredited university or certificate program outside of the U.S. in their occupational field more than 12 months before their requested program date AND has at least 1 year of related full-time work experience outside of the U.S.
OR
Has at least 5 years of related full-time work experience outside of the U.S.
Program Options
We provide two (2) program options:
Self-Placement (SP) program:
Participants arrange their own Intern or Trainee placement with a U.S. business. Once a training/internship opportunity has been secured, we work with the participant to get their experience in the U.S. started.
Full-Placement (FP) program:
We assist in finding the placements for Intern and Trainee participants.
Intern and Trainee positions are typically in the following occupational fields:
- Business, Management, Commerce & Finance
- Hospitality & Tourism (including culinary arts)
- Arts & Culture
- Information Media & Communications
- Agriculture, Forestry, & Fishing
- Public Administration & Law
- Sciences, Engineering, Architecture, Mathematics & Industrial
Application Process
Referral: If you have any participants who want to become part of the Intern or Trainee program but you do not have time to help them with the application, refer them to Greenheart and we will guide participants through the application process.
Application with Greenheart: If you would like to process your client application with Greenheart, here is what you can expect:
- Eligibility and sponsorship approval for each individual participant:
- CAP Resume Form
- Copy of the Training Plan (TiPP)
- Copy of Greenheart Host Organization Agreement
- Copy of Workers Compensation policy
- Photos of the Site of Activity
- After the participant is approved for sponsorship by Greenheart Exchange, they will need to:
- Schedule English proficiency interview
- Host Organization Vetting call
- Complete Greenheart Exchange application
- Pay Program fees in full
Selection of participants
In addition to general eligibility requirements, the following are additional criteria that will be considered by Greenheart Exchange during participant processing:
- Participants are mature enough to handle traveling alone.
- Participants feel comfortable making necessary airport connections and taking public transportation alone.
- Participants intern/train as instructed by their host organization and as outlined on their DS-7002 Training Plan.
- Participants are aware they must abide by all national, state and local laws at all times. This includes laws pertaining to drinking and smoking.
- Participants are financially responsible for all damages or other miscellaneous expenses that may be incurred with host organizations or housing authority.
- Participants must prove to be a native speaker/fluent English proficiency.
Frequently Asked Questions about Attorney Intern and Trainees
Does Greenheart Exchange offer J-2 dependent visa sponsorship?
Greenheart Exchange can sponsor J-2 Dependent visas for Interns and Trainees. The J-2 dependent visa is a separate application process and is subject to additional terms and conditions, and program fees.
Requests for a J-2 visa application should be submitted along with the initial submission of the Intern or Trainee candidate. Reach out to us for more information.
Does Greenheart Exchange have expedited processing?
Yes, Greenheart Exchange’s expedited processing guarantees that within 2 days of receiving the submitted complete application, Greenheart Exchange will review the application, process the payment, and ship the DS-2019 form to the participant.
What do I do if my applicant is denied their visa?
The attorney and/or participant must update Greenheart Exchange on the outcome of each visa interview. Failure to notify Greenheart Exchange about visa denials will result in forfeiture of the program fee refund.
What makes my applicant ineligible?
- Trainee applicants that completed the Trainee program in the past two years are not eligible.
- Intern and Trainee applicants that previously were sponsored for the F-1 student visa are eligible only if they have qualifying experience outside the U.S. and have not done work study on the CPT/OPT and can convincingly prove intent to return to their home country.
- Intern and Trainee applicants that previously were sponsored on the F-1 student visa and completed or partially completed the F-1 CPT/OPT are not immediately eligible. They must prove an established career abroad before they may re-qualify. The general period is 1 year.
What is the difference between the Two-Year Home Residency Requirement and Two-Year Bar?
Section 212(E), also known as the Two-Year Home Residency Requirement is determined by the U.S. Embassy. This requirement restricts certain participants on the Intern and Trainee programs from applying for certain immigrant and work-based visas for 2 years after completion of the Intern or Trainee program.
The Two-Year Bar is a regulation, 22 C.F.R §62.22(n)(2), that requires Interns and Trainees to reside outside of the U.S. for at least two years before being eligible to apply for an additional Trainee program.
- A participant who completes the Intern program, may apply for an additional intern program if eligible, but not a Trainee program for at least 2 years.
- A participant who completes the Trainee program, may apply for the Intern program if eligible, but must wait at least two years to apply for an additional Trainee program.