BVI BAVIC Solutions
About Exchange Programs
The New Future foundation in collaboration with Ageless Initiatives (not-for-profit organizations) and BVI BAVIC, work with a US State Department designated J1 Visa sponsor organization, to match highly motivated young people around the world with the authorization and support they need to be valuable exchange candidates in the US. All applicants are fully screened through a detailed application process and are evaluated on their eagerness to work and to experience life in the United States. Qualified Exchange Visitors are issued a J-1 visa, which allows them to work a maximum of four months between the dates of June 1 and October 1, and then travel for up to 30 days to experience American culture, improve their skills and explore the United States.
Exchange programs
1. Summer Work & Travel Program:
This program provides the opportunity for participants to live, work and travel for up to 4- months in the US. The program includes
- High quality service and support from start to finish
- Optional job placement
- Visa assistance
- Insurance for your entire stay in the US
2. Trainee / Intern Program:
This program provides the opportunity to live in the
US for up to 18 months and learn new
skills directly related to your field of study or
professional experience. The program length for
interns is up to 12 months and program length for
trainees is up to 18 months. Personalized training
plan specific to the learning goals and objectives of
an intending participant is created.
Trainees and interns occupational categories
- Arts and Culture
- Hospitality and Tourism
- Information Media and Communications
- Management, Business, Commerce and Finance
- Public Administration and Law
- The Sciences, Engineering, Architecture, Mathematics and Industrial Occupations
On-Site Learning with American Employers.
Applicants are expected to experience on-site learning with American employers. This is not an employment program, so you should be serious about learning new skills or building on skills you already have in your field of educational or work experience. You should also have a plan for how you intend to integrate your American experience into your future career when you return home.
Specific requirements for Trainees
- Graduated from a post-secondary institution outside of the United States, plus at least one year degree related to full-time work experience
- OR, five years of full-time work experience
- Proposed J-1 training does not duplicate previously completed work or training
- Can demonstrate how the training will be used upon return to your home country
- Can demonstrate intent to return to your home country
- Will be available for interview outside the US in-person or by video conference
Specific requirements for Interns
- Current enrollment in a post-secondary academic program outside of the United States.
- OR, Graduated within the past 12 months from a post-secondary institution outside of the United States
- 18 years of age
- Proposed J-1 training does not duplicate your previously completed work or training
- Can demonstrate how the training will be used upon return to your home country
- Can demonstrate intent to return to your home country
- Will be available for interview outside the US in-person or by video conference