Apply as an Intern if you are foreign national who (1) is currently enrolled
in and pursuing studies at a degree- or certificate-granting post-secondary
academic institution outside of the United States or (2) graduated from
such an institution no more than twelve (12) months prior to the program
begin date, and intend to enter the United States to participate in a
structured and guided work-based internship program in your specific
academic field.
MAXIMUM INTERNSHIP PROGRAM DURATION: 12 MONTHS

Apply as a Trainee if you are a foreign national who has either: (1) A
degree or professional certificate from a foreign post-secondary academic
institution and at least one year of prior related work experience in your
occupational field acquired outside the United States, or (2) Five years of
work experience outside the United States in your occupational field, and
intend to enter the United States to participate in a structured and guided
work-based training program in your specific occupational field.

MAXIMUM TRAINEE PROGRAM DURATION: 18 MONTHS