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Welcome Brochure (PDF): Gain a better understanding of the BridgeUSA program and introduce yourself to some of the regulations that are most relevant to you.

Hosting Letter (PDF): Learn about the roles and responsibilities of 91°µÍø and the international representative your intern or trainee typically works with, as well as details about the application process.

Host Organization Requirements: Find out if your organization qualifies to host international interns with our short list.  

Pre-Arrival Tips: Prep both your intern and your staff for the start of their employment.

Training Plans:

About Training Plans: Formalize what your intern will do and learn, as well as how performance will be measured.

How to Complete a Training Plan: Work with 91°µÍø to meet U.S. Department of State requirements.

Industry-Specific Guidelines (Training Plan): Discover what can and can’t be included in plans in different industries.

DS-7002 Guide (PDF): Learn how to complete the electronic training plan.

Arrival Tips: Remember that your intern will need some time adjusting to the change.

Insurance: Keep this information that your employees may need should they become sick or injured.

Wages and Taxes: Discover exactly how your interns should be paid.

Social Security Letter (PDF): Get background information for your local Social Security office about the J-1 visa program. Your international intern, trainee, or professional can use this letter to support their application for a Social Security number.

Site Visits: Check in with 91°µÍø to ensure a positive environment for everyone involved.

Evaluations: Find out how 91°µÍø checks in to evaluate both intern and employer.

Legal Rights & Responsibilities: Report discrimination or harassment immediately.

Completing the Program: See what needs to be done as the internship comes to a close.

Extensions and Withdrawals: Learn more about how to change the length of your intern’s stay.