Ineligible organizations and training plans

Certain types of organizations are not permitted to host. These include:

- Certain limited service/economy hotel properties (below 4-diamond rating)
- Most home offices
- Fast food franchises
- Spas
- Gyms
- Direct sales or direct marketing companies
- Companies working remotely

Additionally, we cannot sponsor Trainees in the following occupations:

Positions involving direct contact with minors such as au pair or babysitting
Maids or any other domestic work such as housekeeping
Medical interns or interns involved in hands-on therapy, counseling, administering treatment or making diagnoses of medical, psychiatric or psychological conditions
Pharmacy positions directly related to dispensing medication to patients
Veterinary interns involved in hands-on care of animals
Teachers or educational instructors
Temporary or staffing agency employees
Pilots or crew members on ships or airplanes

Some observation training programs in the sectors listed above can be accepted. Please consult us.

Please note that research scholars require a J-1 Research Scholar visa. However, certain research training programs can be accepted under a Trainee program, namely if they entail teamwork, constant supervision and a true element of training.

Humanitarian missions or internships at NGOs such as the United Nations can, under certain circumstances, be undertaken with a tourism visa or ESTA. Contact us or your employer for further information.

The above list is not exhaustive. We will only be able to confirm your employer’s eligibility once the training plan has been completed.

Ineligible organizations and training plans

Eligibility criteria – Host company

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