Program Eligibility

You must meet all requirements to be eligible for the PTUSA Program.

APPLY TODAY IF YOU:

• Are proficient in English
• Have:
  • A degree or professional certificate from a post-secondary Academic Institution outside the US with courses in the same field as the training program plus one year of applicable work experience outside the US in that field, or
  • 5 years work experience, outside the US, in the same field as the training program (must reflect business, management, finance or commerce)
• Have sufficient funds to cover miscellaneous expenses until you receive your first stipend (US$1500 - US$2000).
• The intent to pursue, as a career, the field in which the training will be held.
• Have a training position already arranged; or eligible and pre-screened for a Direct Placement Opportunity.

If you meet the above requirements and are ready for a once in a lifetime experience then CCUSA’s Practical Training USA program is for you. Click on the APPLY button to start your Practical Training Adventure. After we receive your application, we will contact you to schedule an interview.

Note: Trainees may return to the US for additional training if they meet the selection requirements and have been absent from the United States for no less than two years after the completion of their initial training program.

Visa

Depending on the training program you will either be eligible for a 12 or 18 month J-1 Practical Training Visa. On this visa you can only work for this employer, and you are required to follow the training guide that was set up by your employer.

The CCUSA Practical Training program is not open to positions that are classified as "unskilled" by the State Department regulations. Positions such as the following will not qualify for the program: