What we do
For Employers
For American businesses looking to expand their workforce
AIPT is authorized to sponsor non-U.S. citizens under the J-1 trainee visa for practical training in the United States. We can help you arrange for a student or professional to complete an on-the-job training assignment at your office for up to 18 months. Or we can help you arrange the work permit, and provide the program support, to send your employees abroad for on-the-job training. We can also help you sponsor an individual or group for multifaceted, short-term experiential training at your office through the Professional Visitor Program.
In fulfilling its mission of creating the ultimate global training and cultural exchange experience, AIPT arranges visa sponsorship and provides full program support to both businesses and trainees. Among the services provided are guidance on regulatory compliance, health insurance recommendations or coverage, information on tax compliance for non-U.S. citizens, cultural preparation and orientation, and fee-for-service assistance. We can also provide placement assistance for employers in the engineering, science, hospitality, and tourism industries, or you may locate a prospective trainee on your own.
For companies outside the United States wanting to expand their workforce
Among the services provided are guidance on regulatory compliance, health insurance recommendations or coverage, information on tax compliance for non-U.S. citizens, cultural preparation and orientation, and fee-for-service assistance. We can also provide placement assistance for employers in the engineering, science, hospitality, and tourism industries or you may locate a prospective trainee on your own.
For Individuals
For non-American citizens seeking experiential training in the United States
AIPT sponsors non-American citizens for on-the-job training experiences in the U.S. through the J-1 exchange visitor visa. We guide trainees through all of the J-1 visa paperwork and provide information on taxation, insurance, and the training process. We can provide placement assistance for qualified technical students through the International Association for the Exchange of Students for Technical Experience (IAESTE) program. All other students or professionals must secure an internship with an U.S. employer before AIPT can offer assistance.
AIPT also offers the opportunity to participate in short-term career-related visits to U.S. businesses, seminars or short courses and professional job shadowing through the Professional Visitor Program.
Participation requirements:
- AIPT must review and approve every training plan
- Trainees must possess good English language skills
- Internships can last no longer than 18 months
- Trainees must plan to return home after the internship
For participants seeking internships outside of the United States
AIPT can assist American students and professionals in most scholastic majors and career fields who want to grow personally and professionally through international, on-the-job training experiences. The International Association for the Exchange of Students for Technical Experience (IAESTE) offers placement assistance to college and university students majoring in technical subjects and can also help some non-technical students. The Prearranged Training Program assists professionals and recent graduate in nearly any career field. Knowledge of the language in the country where the training takes place is usually required.
