If you already have a candidate and there is no need for matchmaking and the process will become much faster.

Visa Application

Once you have selected the right candidate, you will need to present the candidate with an Training Offer and write a Training/Internship Placement Plan (DS-7002) (will be given by us).

SACC San Diego will then forward the information to SACC-USA who will then assist your candidate with the visa application. SACC USA will issue the document DS-2019 which the candidate takes to the U.S. Embassy in Stockholm to receive the J-1 visa.

Time Frame

Once you have identified your candidate, the visa application process does usually only take a few weeks.

Practical Details

The intern/trainee is responsible to for their own health insurance for the duration of training period. Commonly, the intern/trainee will find housing on their own using tools such as Craig’s List. Your input regarding safe or convenient areas is of course appreciated. If public transportation is available, the trainee will most likely use that. In the absence of public transportation, the trainee may have to rent or buy a car.

SACC San Diego Support

A SACC representative is always available for assistance during the training period. 

Evaluations

The host company is responsible for submitting a mid-point evaluation and a final evaluation to SACC San Diego which will be given to the host organization in the end of the trainee period.