T/IPP means “Training/Internship Placement Plan,” normally called a “Training Plan”. The T/IPP is the framework and summary of the activities you and your host company follow for the duration of your program. Host organizations cooperate with CICD to complete and sign a Form DS–7002 to verify that your training activities are appropriate and consistent with the program objectives. All parties involved in internship and training programs must agree that participants are seeking appropriate level training activities. Programs are normally tailored according to the skills and experience levels of the individual participants.

The Form DS–7002 is required for your J-1 visa interview at the US Embassy or Consulate.

T/IPPs must:

• State the specific goals and objectives of the training and internship program (for each phase or component, if applicable);
• Detail the knowledge, skills, or techniques to be imparted to the trainee or intern (for each phase or component, if applicable); and
• Describe the methods of performance evaluation and the supervision for each phase or component of training, if applicable.