Questions and answers about internships in USA
Below, you can read the most frequently asked questions and answers about internships in USA. If you dream of interning in America we will be happy to help you make your dreams come true.
How can KILROY help me become an intern in USA?
We can help you this way:
If you wish to find an internship in the US yourself, you need an official visa sponsor in order to apply for the visa and we can help you then. Please contact us if you need a J-1 visa and we will guide you through all of the steps. If you wish to find your internship in the US on your own you can contact us and ask about the requirements about the workplace such as the worker's compensation policy and tasks and projects they want to involve you in as this can affect your chances of getting a J-1 visa.
What types of internships can I expect?
Almost anything. Some examples are:
Leadership, Business, Finance, Communication, Engineering, Architecture, Mathematics, Law, Public Administration, Arts, Marketing, Culture, Tourism, and even Aviation.
Special conditions for graduates
Are you a graduate and do you have relevant work experience? Then special conditions apply for you to apply for the DS 2019 form. This is called a Practical Career Training and you must meet the following conditions: - You must have followed a higher education course of at least two years. - The internship must connect to your education background. - You must have at least one year of relevant work experience.
What are the requirements for internships in the US?
Internships in USA are for students who are enrolled in a higher academic education outside the USA. If you have finished your higher academic education within the past 12 months you may apply as long as you commence your internship no longer than 12 months after graduation. You may also apply for an internship more than 12 months after graduation. If this is the case you will need to have at least one year of relevant work experience within your field of study. If you're in doubt please feel free to ask one of our talented study advisors, they are happy to give you personal guidance.
Applicants for internships in America have to be at least 18-years of age and have English skills above average as you will work in an environment where English is the primary language. Your educational background or previous work experience has to be relevant for the industry or type of internship you wish to apply for.
When should I apply for an internship in USA?
It is sufficient to apply for a J1-visa 3-4 months before the first day of your internship.
What is the duration of an internship in the USA?
It is possible to do an internship for up to 12 months. We recommend that you do an internship for a minimum of 3 months. It is also possible to do an internship for less than 3 months but you pay the same price whether it's for 10 weeks or 3 months as the minimum payment is for 3 months. If you wish to extend your internship to more than 12 months this may in some cases be possible.
What does it cost to do an internship in the US?
The price for the visa costs around 1200 USD. Please note that the listed prices are subject to change. You are always more than welcome to contact us with any questions you might have about internships in the US as you do not pay anything before you decide to apply for the internship. We are always ready to help you and tell you about your options.
Prices are subject to change so we always advice you to contact us to receive the latest prices.
Are the internships paid?
Internships in the US are regarded as a learning experience so they are unpaid. In some circumstances the company you intern for may pay for your lunch, transportation costs or the like but that is not always the case.
Are there any internship exceptions?
It is not possible for nurses, doctors and physiotherapists to do an internship in USA with contact to patients. However, it is possible to do internships in the healthcare sector in other areas such as administrative tasks.
If you are a teacher, child care worker or physiotherapist it is not possible to do an internship the USA but it is possible to do an internship in Australia. Also, it is possible to work as a camp counselor in an American summercamp for kids and teens.
Regarding Working Holiday in the US
It is not possible to do an internship as a teacher, child caregiver or physiotherapist in the United States, but in Australia this is possible. Is the US your dream? Then you can still work as a counselor at an American summer camp for children.
What are the English requirements?
Your English skills must be above average as you have to be able to understand instructions in English and carry out assigned tasks. You have to be able to have a conversation in English in order to do an internship in the US.