Requirements
Requirements for the J1 Internship (INT) program to the USA: To qualify for this program, you need to answer YES to all or 5 of the following:
Are you a South African passport holder or have applied for one?
Are you at least 18 years of age and generally not older than 34?
Have you graduated from secondary school (matric or grade 12)?
Fluency in spoken and written English?
Full-time post-secondary student in a nationally recognized institution of higher education or a recent graduate provided you start your internship within 12 months of your graduation date.
Is the internship directly related to your field and level of study?
Is the degree or diploma course that you are studying full time and at least 2 years in duration?
Do you possess professional skills developed by ONE of the following: a) A university degree in a nationally recognized institution of higher education plus one year’s related work experience. b) A minimum of 5 years’ relevant work experience in a specific field. This work experience must be gained outside of the USA. You can only apply for a program directly related to your studies and or work experience.
Are you able to demonstrate strong ties to South Africa?
Do you declare that you will return to South Africa immediately after completion of your internship in the USA?
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