What is DS-7002 (Training Plan)?
Information about The Form DS-7002, Training/Internship Placement Plan or T/IPP
The Form DS-7002, Training/Internship Placement Plan (T/IPP), or normally called a “Training Plan” is a controlled document of the U.S. Department of State and an integral part of a BridgeUSA J-1 Intern or Trainee Program. The document represents a framework or summary of activities that a participant and their host company follow for the duration of their program in the United States.
A formal training plan is required in order to ensure that every participant in the program gets valuable and relevant professional and personal development during their training and a better understanding of American culture through cultural activities and other means.
ITN & Odyssey International Exchange work together with the host companies in order to complete and sign a Form DS-7002. It is important to us to make sure that the training activities are appropriate to the program objectives. The Training Plan is the most important part of the application and it must be signed by the Supervisor, Intern/Trainee and Odyssey before the issuance of the DS-2019.
Training Plans need to state specific goals and objectives of the J-1 Intern/Trainee Program through different phases of the program. Also, they detail the knowledge, skills, techniques and learnings that will be accumulated by the participant. It is important for the program participant to review and understand the specific goals and objectives of their program in the United States.
The Form DS-7002 will be needed and required at the U.S. Embassy or Consulate during a J-1 Visa Interview. Training Plans need to state a specific goals and objectives of the J-1 Intern/Trainee Program through different phases of the program.
Odyssey International Exchange, your J-1 Sponsor Organization, will make sure that you will receive a proper Training Plan for your J-1 Intern/Trainee BridgeUSA Program. Our team will ensure that your Training Plan:
Details information about the host organization and the J-1 Internship or Trainee position
Has an accurate number of training phases and specific rotations
Is relevant to the Intern’s or Trainee’s goals and background
Includes specific goals and objectives for the program
Includes a minimum 32 hours per week of training
Provides a clear guideline for the host company and Odyssey to be able to supervise the training and understand the expectations of the program
Respects the guidelines and requirements of a J-1 Intern or Trainee Program in the United States
Our teams will make sure that you have all the necessary documents for your J-1 Internship or Trainee Program in the United States. If you have any questions or doubts, feel free to reach out to your ITN or Odyssey representative for more information about your program.
