FAQ

Yes, with your visa you can travel for up to 1 month before or after your internship in America. Not all companies give holidays, therefore it is wise to use the month after or before your internship for holidays/tours.

Yes! Stage-USA has many vacancies that are not listed on the website. We also have many new possibilities in development. To find out more information, fill out an application form and we can schedule an interview!

Stage-USA provides primarily paid internships, however, internships shorter than 4 months are generally unpaid. On average you earn $500 to $1000 per month with an internship up to 6 months. Internships and Traineeships with 12-18 months duration are paid with minimum wage, which can differ per state you are placed in.

We recommend that you start with the process 4-6 months before the start of your program. You can register up to 1 month before the start of your program as we also accept last minute applications, but with special regulations. If you apply 2 months (or less) before the start of your program then your deposit will be non-refundable.

In some cases it may be very quick. After you apply you will have an intake interview, after this you will have to pay your deposit and then once your resume and motivation letter have been approved by Stage-USA, the mediation starts. Overall the process tends to take around 2 months from when your documents have been approved. Last minute placements can often be done within 1 month.

The minimum age to take part in any of the Stage-USA programs is 18 years old. There is no maximum age for the internship and traineeship programs. The maximum age to take part in the au pair program is 26 years. If you are 17 but will turn 18 before your planned start date then you are still eligible.

Yes, if you have already found an internship, you can use our J-1 visa service. We also offer housing support.

Yes, Stage-USA helps to find suitable accommodation. You will be responsible for the final housing itself though. In some cities, Stage-USA has student houses.

At Stage-USA we are committed to place you in a suitable company. Unfortunately we cannot give any guarantees. If we could not find you a suitable placement five weeks before the start of your internship we pay back a part of the deposit. To find out more you can view our terms & conditions.

Yes you can, however this is only a selection of the approximately 400 positions we have available. We will have an intake interview with you in order to perfectly match you to one of our available positions.

Yes, you can list a preferred location for your placement during the intake meeting with us. Additional fee's apply.

Traineeships have a higher level of responsibility and are generally longer, they range from 6 to 18 months. Additionally, trainees tend to earn more than interns. Internships are generally between 3 and 6 months, the maximum being of 12 months, interns have less responsibility and a lower salary. However, the education process for both categories is more or less the same. Traineeship and internship programs are available for 2 months or more.

Yes, as your salary will need to be paid into an American bank account. This is something you will have to take care of after your arrival in the U.S.

No. However, we may do an English interview with you to test your level of English before we start the placement process.