| What kinds of programs are
offered through BTCC? |
BTCC coordinate programs ranging in duration
from three months to eighteen months. Every program consists of an
internship component; some have academic or language training elements as
well.
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What fields are covered by
our programs? |
Internships are possible in any of the
following fields:
- Hospitality, Management, Business, and Finance
- Information Media and Communications
For a complete list of approved program fields, please contact us.
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| What are the basic
requirements for
participation in BTCC programs? |
Applicants must have completed at least two
years of study at an academic institution of higher education, or have
completed a certified apprenticeship. For most programs, participants should
have a certain degree of related work experience. The maximum age is 35.
Applicants should have proficiency in English (equivalent of 500 TOEFL
score).
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| What services does BTCC
provide? |
BTCC provides participants trough its partner
organization with the documentation required for the J-1 Exchange Visitor
visa; a program manual to assist participants with everyday life while
abroad; an in-country orientation session; and optional health insurance.
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| What is the J-1 Exchange
Visitor visa? |
The J-1 Exchange Visitor visa provides for the
exchange of students, scholars, trainees, teachers, professors, researchers,
specialists, leaders in a specialized field of knowledge or skill. The main
purpose of the J-1 trainee visa is to provide individuals with bona fide
practical training in the U.S. in a specific professional field. |
How do I get the J-1
Exchange
Visitor visa? |
BTCC make sure candidates get the Certificate
of Eligibility for participants. Once participants receive DS-2019 Form
(formerly the IAP-66 form), it is their responsibility to apply for the J-1
visa at the American Embassy or Consulate in their home country. Application
procedures differ from country to country. Participants must not enter the
U.S. on any other visa than the J-1 |
| What is the typical wait
time? |
BTCC suggests submitting the application at
least five weeks prior to desired start date to allow for delays at the
consulate. |
What type of insurance
coverage
is offered? |
All participants are required to purchase health
and accident insurance. Participants who buy their own insurance must submit
a Statement of Insurance Coverage.
|
| Are internships paid or
unpaid? |
Internships generally include sufficient pay to
offset living expenses in the foreign country. For most programs, it is the
responsibility of the participant to negotiate wages with the host company.
|
| May I change host
companies? |
Participants are, generally, not permitted to
change host companies except under extreme circumstances. Participants who change companies without permission will be asked to return
to their home country.
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Where does one live while
in the U.S.?
|
Participants are responsible for
finding their own housing.
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| How do I travel and get
around while in the United States? |
All trainees are responsible for their own
round-trip international transportation as well as domestic transportation
while in the U.S. If the participants need to buy a car, they are
responsible for getting a driver's license, buying insurance, and
registering the car.
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Am I subject to U.S.
income tax and
do I need to file a return? |
Trainees who earn income from a U.S. source are
responsible for paying Federal, State and Local (if applicable) income tax.
Participants are not required to pay Social Security or Medicare taxes.
Whether or not participants earned income while in the U.S., they must file
a tax return. The tax return is due on April 15th for participants who have
U.S. source income and June 15th for those who earned no income.
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| How do I apply?
|
If you are interested in applying for one of
our programs, please first read through the individual program descriptions
provided on this site to be sure that you meet the eligibility requirements.
Then you contact the country representative or contact BTCC either by phone,
fax, or e-mail to request an application for the program in which you would
like to participate.
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