Repeater Supplement
Applicant’s last name: Applicant’s first name:Introduction for Repeat Trainee Applicants:
Applicants for a Trainee Program who have previously held a J-1 Exchange Visitor Visa under the Trainee Designation must complete this supplement and submit it along with a full application. This is a mandatory step, regardless of whether the sponsor of your prior Trainee Program was CIEE or another entity.
Please allow up to one additional month of processing time on top of the usual 3 weeks, as all repeat Trainee applications must now be reviewed directly by the United States Department of State, Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs.
Note: The maximum time allowed for training in the US is 18 months. Please be sure that the combined number of months for all traineeships does not exceed 18 months.
Please attach:
- Training Proposal and Plan from previous Host Company
- A copy of all previous DS-2019 Forms and J-1 Exchange Visitor Visa’s used for training
Dates of previous Trainee Program:
Start: End: Number of months:
Please describe the purpose of your previous Trainee Program(s). Where did you train? What did you do on a daily basis? Who was your supervisor? Include information on the specific skills you learned and how the program related to your career goals.
Please explain why another Trainee Program is necessary to further your career goals. How is this program different from your previous program(s). What additional, advanced skills do you intend to learn?
In signing below, I am indicating that I understand and agree to the conditions above. I realize that if I do not fulfill my obligations and responsibilities as an employer, CIEE my withdrawal sponsorship of my company’s trainee.
Applicant Confirmation
I (print your name)
Certify that the information provided on my initial trainee program(s) is true and correct.
Applicant Signature: Date: