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Internship USA & Trainee USA
Your Visa
After approving your program application we will provide you
with a visa application form, DS-2019, and instructions on how
to complete it. You can pay for the visa application at your
local post office and you pay all final visa fees directly to
the US Consulate.
Visa Application Process
What do I need to apply for a U.S. visa?
All applicants must have the following:
- Application Form DS-156 signed with a recent passport photo
attached. Failure to answer all questions on this form could
result in significant delays. Download
Form DS-156 here
- A colour or black and white photo: The photo must be less
than six months old, 5 X 5 cm, against a white background,
and show you facing the camera directly. Click
here for details of photo requirements
- A valid passport or travel document. If you have held U.S.
visas in previous passports, please forward them to us as well
- Original cash register receipt from any Australia Post Office
showing payment of the non-refundable visa
application fee. No other form of payment
is accepted. Please check the US Consulate
website for current
fee
- A self-addressed Express Post Platinum envelope, Registered
Post envelope or courier satchel for the return of your documents.
Failure to provide this will cause a delay in the processing
of your application
- Original, complete and signed Form DS-2019
- Completed Contact Information and Work History Form DS-158 Official
Forms
- If applicable, evidence of financial resources to cover
expenses while in the US (US$750 per month us required)
- Payment of issuance fee (click
here for current fee)
- SEVIS I901 payment (this will be pre paid by CIEE, and invoiced
to you by Student Placement Australia. You will be provided
with the SEVIS receipt with your DS-2019 forms)
- All male applicants between the ages of
16 and 45 must also submit: Supplemental Application Form DS-157: Download
Form DS-157 here
- In addition to the above items, you may be asked to present
evidence and documents that establish your purpose and qualifications.
You may be asked to submit documentation of a residence abroad
to which you will return after your visit to the US.
- The spouse and minor children (under age 21) of the principal
applicant are eligible to apply for visas as dependents (although
defacto marriages are not accepted for U.S. visa purposes).
- There are also additional
requirements if you have ever been arrested or convicted of
a crime.
How do I apply?
All Applicants must appear in person for an interview
at the U.S.
Consular Office serving your state. Depending on where you
live in Australia, the application procedures vary.
Visa Conditions
SEVIS
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