Resources for Existing Trainees/Interns

We hope you are looking forward to or are enjoying your training or internship experience in the United States. The following resources should help you with various aspects of your stay.

Program Handbook

This handbook contains useful information about the J-1 program, and what you can expect from your experience as a trainee or intern in the United States. Email us to request this handbook. Request Handbook

Pre-Arrival Acknowledgment

Prior to your arrival in the US, you must review the materials sent to you in your welcome packet and indicate that you understand the J-1 program by completing this form and sending it to us via fax at 1-212-757-4062 or e-mail: j1forms@aiesecus.org Download Now (pdf)

Program Validation Form

WITHIN 10 DAYS of your arrival in the US, you must complete this form and send it to us via fax at 1-212-757-4062 or email: j1forms@aiesecus.org. If you do not submit this form within 10 days of arrival, you risk early termination of your program. DO NOT FORGET TO DO THIS! Download Now (pdf)

Travel Validation Form

Should the need exist for you to travel outside of the U.S. for any reason during your active program dates, please make sure you have Global Current validate your DS-2019 for travel using the ths form. All Global Current J-1 program participants are required to complete this process in order to leave the U.S. and then return to continue their training or internship program. Each time we validate your DS-2019 for travel it is good for multiple trips outside of the U.S. for 12 calander months from the date validated for travel. For instructions on how to complete this process please refer to the form. Should you fail to follow the instructions, you stand the risk or being denied reentry into the U.S. Download Now (pdf)

Required Evaluations

From time to time, most notably at the end of your program, you will be required to submit evaluations that provide us with feedback on your traineeship or internship. This is a requirement of the U.S. Department of State and failing to complete the evaluations may jeopardize your J-1 program. A Global Current staff member will contact you when these are due. We kindly ask that you complete these as soon as you receive them.

Insurance Information

Global Current (through our parent company, AIESEC United States) offers AIG health insurance as part of our basic program in order to ensure that both participants and dependents have health coverage that meets the requirements set forth by the Department of State. Download our health insurance brochure for more information. Download Now (pdf)

Tax Information

You are required to pay Federal Income Tax, State Income Tax, and possibly City Income Tax on the stipend you receive from your host company. Often these taxes are automatically deducted from each check you receive. Each year, by April 15th, you are required to file a tax form with the IRS. We recommend using the TaxBack service for this. See your Welcome Packet or consult with a tax professional for more details. Visit TaxBack (website)