What information should program participants receive before they travel to the United States (Pre-arrival Information)?

May 28 2014

CICD will provide the following information to all participants who have secured employment (are pre-placed) before their departure for the United States:

  • Job offer/Employment Verification (The name, location and contact information of the employer)
  • All contractual documents related to acceptance of paid employment in the United States
  • Cultural activity information related to your employer and region
  • Participant Handbook
  • Insurance and Health care information
  • Emergency information
  • Participant Contact Card
  • Welcome Brochure (The purpose of the Exchange Visitor Program, Home-country physical presence requirement, etc.)
  • DS-2019 Form
  • Travel and entry into the United States
  • Housing
  • Fees payable to the sponsor
  • Other costs that the exchange visitor can expect to pay (for example, living expenses) while in the United States
  • Other information which will assist exchange visitors to prepare for their stay in the United States