Applicant Checklist

1. Read our application review process & program costs

• Familiarize yourself with our review process and timeline. Be sure to complete and submit your application with sufficient time before your program start date for both the InterExchange review process and the embassy wait time for a visa interview. 
• Review the program fees.

2. Check your eligibility

• Take our Eligibility Quiz to ensure you and your employer are eligible to apply.
• Review the:
  • Participant requirements
  • Host employer requirements
  • Sponsored fields
  • Hospitality program requirements (if applicable)

3. Create your application

• Create your account and start your online application.

4. Invite your host

• If your host isn’t yet listed under “Host Application Status,” click the “Invite Host Employer” button to invite your supervisor to complete the application. It’s important to do this early so your host has time to complete their portion of the application!
• Refer them to our host application guide for instructions.

5. Complete your personal information & program information

• Please read the instructions carefully and answer all questions completely and accurately. 
• You will need information about:
  • Your education and/or prior work experience
  • Your prior U.S. travel history
  • Your goals & objectives for the program
  • Your planned program dates

6. Collect & upload your required documents

• Review our required documents page for instructions and templates.
• All documents submitted to InterExchange must be in English or translated into English. Upload both the translated and original documents to your application.

7. Check your host application status

• If the Training Plan status within your application is “Started,” then your host has yet to complete their portion of the application. Please contact your supervisor to encourage them to complete all sections of the Training Plan.
• View this video for more details.

8. Review and sign the completed Training Plan

• Once the Training Plan Status under Host Application is “Submitted,” then the Training Plan is ready for review. Click the “View Training Plan” button and read all phases under DS-7002/Training Plan Phases. If you agree with the outlined training, then sign the Participant Agreement under DS-7002/Training Plan Agreements. 

9. Pay the $300 application fee

• Submit the payment with a credit card within the Payment section of your application.
• Review the program fees and refund schedule.

10. Submit your application into "Initial Review"

• Once the Training Plan is signed and you have completed all application sections, you are ready to submit the application for review! Click the blue “Submit Application” button at the bottom of your application dashboard. You will then need to review & sign the Fee Disclosure before officially submitting your application to InterExchange.
• Don’t forget to check your email regularly throughout the review as we will contact you if we require additional information or updates.