This document provides information about a career training program that sponsors international architects, engineers, and designers to work in the United States through a J-1 visa exchange program. The program aims to provide structured on-the-job training for up to 18 months while promoting cultural exchange. Host companies pay no fees to participate and provide interns with professional-level positions and a minimum monthly stipend. The program offers host companies opportunities to gain international talent, diversity, and new business opportunities abroad in exchange for mentoring participants.

1. Welcome To Our Professional Career Training Program!
WE SPONSOR THE TALENT,
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This Host Company Informa on Brochure is designed to provide essen al informa on about
Architect-US Career Training USA Program and outline expecta ons to enhance the host and the
intern/trainee experience and ensure a posi ve experience for all involved. Please review this
document to understand and fulfill the requirements for being an Architect-US Host Company
par cipant.
For any specific ques ons and to par cipate in Architect-US, please contact: training@architect-us.com
For General Inquiries about Architect-US, please contact: GreaterNY@architect-us.com
Taking the decision to host an Architect Intern or Trainee and par cipate in the Architect-US Career Training USA Program
will create a truly memorable, life-changing cultural exchange for everyone involved.
Architect-US, Member of the Spain-US Chamber of Commerce, gives Building Industry students,
recent graduates, and young professionals with exemplary academic background, outstanding
talent and extraordinary communica on skills, the chance to pursue an internship/professional
training in the United States as part of the U.S. Government’s J-1 Exchange Visitor Program.
The aim of Architect-US Career Training USA Program is to provide structured, on-the-job
training to the most talented and up-and-coming Architects, Engineers & Designers candidates,
for up to 18 months while promo ng the value of cross-cultural exchange. We sponsor the talent;
you design the world.
Employers pay no program, visa, or placement fees to par cipate in our program. Career Training
USA is a virtually free service to employers. For interns employers will pay a compensa on wage
equal to or more than the minimum or prevailing wage in their areas. For trainees employers
will pay a nego ated salary according to their experience level. S pend for intern/trainee will be
specified in the Training/Internship Placement Plan (DS-7002).
Architect-US Professional Career Training Program Assets
PHILOSOPHY
ARCHINTERNSHIP
EXCELLENCE
AFFORDABILITY
Conceived as a liaison between global architectural talents and U.S.-based firms, Architect-US is a professional career
training program that sponsors highly qualified interna onal architects, engineers and designers to work in the U.S. as
part of the U.S. Government’s J-1 Exchange Visitor Program.
The aim of Architect-US Career Training USA Program is to provide structured, on-the-job training to the most talented
and up-and-coming Architects candidates for up to 18 months while promo ng the value of cross-cultural exchange.
The goal of the program is to match the most promising Building Industry Interna onals and arrange intern/trainee
placement with companies in the United States suppor ng an encouraging their entrepreneurial spirit.
Architect-US Career Training USA Program offers Architecture Studios and Companies the opportunity to test poten al
workers with exemplary academic background, outstanding talent and extraordinary communica on skills. Candidates
are chosen by a Management Team through a thorough selec on process to offer you the profiles which most
accurately match the requirements of your company. The proceduce involves a “pre-selec on” process based on their
academic background, work experience and graphic por olio; a “selec on” process where candidates will be subjected
to graphic & maturity Test Exams and a “post-selec on” process based on ad-hoc interviews with Architect-US selec on
team and poten al employer.
This experience will contribute to your business interna onaliza on, enhancing your company’s rela on with the
exterior and allowing the crea on of new business opportuni es in foreign market.
About Architect-US Professional Training
WHO WE ARE

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t. +1-347-708-1790 / +34-620-246-333 / +34-630-431-842
The primary objec ves offered under U.S. Department of State are to enhance the skills and exper se of exchange
visitors in their academic or occupa onal Architecture, Engineering and Design fields through par cipa on in
structured and guided work-based training and internship programs, and to improve par cipants’ knowledge of
American techniques, methodologies, and technology. Such training and internship programs are also intended to
increase par cipants’ understanding of American Architecture culture and society and to enhance Americans’
knowledge of Interna onal Building Industry culture and skills through an open interchange of ideas between
par cipants and their American associates.
Architect-US Career Training USA Program assists Architecture students and young professional from all over the world,
ages 18-35, with J-1 Visa sponsorship in one of these three categories:
- Internship USA _ J-1 Intern Visa
Architecture, Engineer and Design students and recent graduates, ages 18-35, par cipate in the program as Interns and
would pursue an Internship for up to 12 months in the field related to their academic field of study.
- Professional Career Training USA _ J-1 Trainee Visa
Architecture, Engineer and Design working professionals, ages 20-35, par cipate in the program as Trainees and pursue
a Training program for up to 18 months in the field related to their occupa onal background.
- J-1 Visa Arrangements for Internship/Training Programs _ J-1 Intern / Trainee Visa
The Program will facilitate the visa arrangements to those candidates you have already selected, processing and
organizing their arrival in the US (J-1 visa, health insurance, 24/7 assistance...). Find your intern/trainee and we’ll take
care of everything else! Same condi ons of par cipa on as in the J-1 Intern / Trainee Visa Programs will apply.
Goals and Objec ves of the J-1 Exchange Visitor Program
WHAT WE DO
To par cipate in Architect-US Career Training USA J-1 Program, your organiza on must be able to provide a structured,
prac cal training experience, understanding that this is not a work program but a cultural exchange opportunity for
both the employees of host companies as well as the Interns/Trainees.
The primary purpose of the DS-7002 is to demonstrate that the intern/trainee will be under con nuous supervision
throughout the course of his or her training, and will progress through various stages of development that are not
duplica ve of prior work experience. Addi onally, the DS-7002 serves as an agreement between the host organiza on
and the intern about the kind of tasks and objec ves that will be completed during the program. Finally, the DS-7002
also demonstrates the correla on between the training and the par cipant’s background.
The Host Company is expected to ensure that the Training/Internship Placement Plan (DS-7002) is followed for the
dura on of the program. The primary purpose of the DS-7002 is to demonstrate that the intern/trainee will be under
con nuous supervision through various stages of development that are not duplica ve of prior work experience.
Furthermore, the Host Company is expected to provide full- me (minimum of 32 hours/week up to maximum of 40
hours/week), professional-level posi ons for interns and trainees. Employers in our program must create and sign a
Training /Internship Placement Plan (DS-7002) for the dura on of the program, ensuring that Interns/Trainees obtain
skills, knowledge and competencies through structured and guided ac vi es and training.
Benefits of Hos ng an Intern or Trainee
HOW TO BE PART OF IT

4. Par cipa on Fee Free for Program Par cipant Employers
HOW MUCH IT COSTS
Career Training USA is a virtually free service to employers. Architect-US Host Companies pay no program, visa or
placement fees to par cipate in our program. Furthermore, It is not necessary for Host Companies to offer par cipants
health insurance, as all J-1 Exchange Visitor Program par cipants have Accident and Sickness insurance that meets U.S.
State Department requirements for the length of their stay in the U.S.Nevertheless, J-1 Exchange Visitor Program
par cipants under no circumstances are permi ed to seek addi onal employment while in the U.S. Working anywhere
else besides your organiza on is strictly prohibited and is a very serious viola on of the terms of the visa to the extent of
program termina on and not allowance to return to the U.S. in the future.
Owing to no other source of income, Architect-US will only facilitate J-1 visa arrangements for internships/training
programs with a minimum $1200/month s pend, and will only offer internship/training posi ons regulated with a
compensa on wage that comply with the following illustra ve minimum wage per candidate’s years of experience chart.
The s pend you listed on the training plan (DS-7002) is the amount you must guarantee to provide your intern/trainee
during his or her program.
Par cipa on Fee Free for Program Par cipant Employers
HOW MUCH IT COSTS
ILLUSTRATIVE WAGE CHART PER YEARS OF EXPERIENCE
Years of experience
student < 1 year 1 2 years 3 4 years 5 6 years 7 8 years 9 10 years > 10 years
Minimum wage $18.000 $23.800 $31.000 $43.000 $52.000 $59.000 $67.000 $77.000
Career Training USA Program_Host Company Brochure
Career
USA
Training
w. www.architect-us.com
e. training@architect-us.com
t. +1-347-708-1790 / +34-620-246-333 / +34-630-431-842
The experience of par cipa ng in Architect-US Career Training USA Program will contribute to your business
interna onaliza on, enhancing your company’s rela on with Interna onal Architecture, and allowing the
crea on of new business opportuni es in foreign market.
Extraordinary quality
We approve only the most qualified individuals with exemplary academic background, outstanding talent and extraordinary
communica on skills. Screening each par cipant for work experience, graphic por olio and English fluency we will offer you
the profiles which most accurately match the requirements of your company. Before accep ng a candidate into our program,
we conduct a thorough interview, verify related work experience and ensure that he or she is qualified to receive a J-1 Visa.
Employers will be able to interviews candidates through video-conference call.
Diversity inclusion
Interna onal students and professionals bring a variety of cross-cultural benefits to your workplace— including proficiency in
foreign languages. Having people from different cultures, experience, and insights than your U.S. employees, creates a more
dynamic professional environment that fosters a global perspec ve to your business. Enthusias c about gaining career
experience, interna onal interns and trainees are also excep onally eager to learn from your business/methodology incurring
in high produc vity.
Flexibility
Unlike many U.S. college interns, par cipants in Career Training USA can stay with you far beyond the length of a single
academic semester. Interns are eligible to stay an en re year, while professional trainees can remain at your company for up
to 18 months. They can also start at any me. When applicable, the Program also facilitates the tranfer of current employees
within interna onal offices.
Affordability
Employers pay no program, visa, or placement fees to par cipate in our program. Career Training USA is a virtually free service
to employers. Owing to J-1 Exchange Visitor Program par cipant under no circumstances are permi ed to seek addi onal
employment while in the U.S., employers only pay compensa on wage equal to or more than the minimum or prevailing wage
in their areas.
Local Knowledge and Perspec ve
Hos ng an Intern/Trainee from a country or region in which you currently do business—or intend to do business—can provide
you with prac cal insights and a cultural exchange that you otherwise wouldn’t have. For companies expanding into new
countries, Architect-US can also aid in developing local talent to drive growth in those markets.
Benefits of Hos ng an Intern or Trainee
WHY TO JOIN

5. As a host employer, you play a very important role in ensuring that the goals and objec ves of the J-1
Intern/Trainee exchange visitor program are met. Your Interna onal intern/trainee will be looking to you
for guidance, support and mentorship during his or her program in the USA.
Employers in Architect-US program must review, understand, and follow all federal program regula ons at www.uscis.gov
for the J-1 Exchange Visitor Program set forth by the U.S. Department of State. We encourage U.S. host employers to
promote cultural learning by introducing interna onal interns/trainees to uniquely American values, customs, history and
ac vi es.
At the same me, we hope that you and your U.S. employees will enjoy this opportunity to engage in an excep onal
cultural exchange experience with your interna onal par cipant, learning about the culture, customs and architecture,
engineering and design prac ces of his or her country.
Employer Mentorship Importance
WHICH ROLE YOU HAVE
Career Training USA Program_Host Company Brochure
Career
USA
Training
w. www.architect-us.com
e. training@architect-us.com
t. +1-347-708-1790 / +34-620-246-333 / +34-630-431-842
Be part of Architect-US is as easy as follow these steps
TIMELINE
Join Architect-US and start
your business
interna onaliza on today!
Send us over your contact
info, descrip on of your
Company experience and
what specific knowledge,
skills or specializa on your
intern/trainee should
accomplished.
Your Company and the
Intern/Trainee Applicant
agree on content of Training
Plan comple ng DS-7002.
An Official J-1 Visa Sponsor
reviews the applica on
and once approved the
Applicant receives DS-2019
form for applying for a J-1
Visa at his/her U.S.
Embassy.
Architect-us will offer you
the most talented and
up-and-coming
Interna onal Building
Industry candidates which
most accurately compeer
the requirements of your
Company. We offer you
exemplarity, offer you the
chance to interview
candidates and you pick
your best match.
Applicants receive their J-1
Visa and are ready to begin
their American dream; the
professional opportunity of
their life! Your company will
gain in quality, diversity and
dynamism, enhancing your
company’s globaliza on and
allowing crea on of new
business opportuni es in
foreign market.
Registra on Training Agreement PlanSelec on Process Visa Acceptance
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or subsequent expenses associated with par cipa on. The Host Company may discon nue its
par cipa on at any me.
Please note as defined in the Host Company Brochure, Career Training USA Program is a virtually
free service to employers, and hence employers pay no program, visa, insurance or placement
fees to par cipate in our program. For interns employers will pay a compensa on wage equal to
or more than the minimum or prevailing wage in their areas. For trainees employers will pay a
nego ated salary according to their experience level. The s pend will be specified in theTraining/
Internship Placement Plan (DS-7002).
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