| Exchange Visitor Program |
| The BACC's Exchange Visitor Program is designed to promote business relations & commercial ties between the US and the UK & to facilitate international exchange by enabling participating companies to bring selected trainees to the US for up to 18 months.
This goal is achieved by imparting to the trainees knowledge & understanding of US business practices & culture in a structured training program in a specific occupational field. |
| |
| Requirements |
| Companies wishing to use this service have to be members, in good standing, of the British American Chamber of Commerce of Ohio. |
| |
| What it the Purpose of the Program? |
| To enable companies to bring qualified trainees into the U.S. for up to 18 months of training, and thereby promote US/UK business relations and commercial ties. |
| |
| How does a Company Qualify for the Program? |
» By being a member, in good standing, of the local U.S.-based chapters of the BABC, at the time of application and for the duration of the trainee’s stay in the U.S.
» By providing a program for the trainee that will enhance his/her career upon return to the U.K. |
| |
| How does a Trainee Qualify for the Program? |
| There are no age or nationality restrictions. However, non-British trainees must either be a resident of the U.K. or already be employed by the applicant company. Trainees must have achieved, by academic study and/or work experience, a minimum competency requirement in the relevant field. |
| |
| What Fields Can Be Covered By The Program? |
| Management, Business, Commerce and Finance, The Sciences, Engineering, Architecture, Mathematics and the Industrial Occupations, Information Media & Communications; and Law. |
| |
| What are the Responsibilities of Participating Companies? |
To comply with the terms of the Program, participating companies must:
» Demonstrate their financial ability to pay the trainee an adequate salary, and ensure that trainees have appropriate sickness and accident insurance coverage.
» Indicate their willingness to offer Americans a work experience or training opportunity abroad, since regulations require that all exchange visitor programs be reciprocal.
» Expose trainees to a variety of cross-cultural activities, thereby increasing their understanding of US society, culture and institutions.
» Provide trainees with appropriate information materials in advance of their arrival in the U.S.
» Monitor the program and the welfare of trainees, and develop procedures for the on- going evaluation of the training program. |
| |
| How Much Does It Cost? |
The current application fee is $1,500
Please see the following forms and instructions for participation in the program : |
| |
| J-1 Visa Forms |
