FORM DS7002, D&B Number and Workman’s Comp
New Requirements for J1-Trainees and New Form DS7002 in Addition to Form DS2019. Click here to view the new form DS7002.
| Training Category | Internship Category (NEW) | |
| Participant Definitions | Graduates of degree or certificate granting post secondary institution with one year of work experience outside the U.S. OR Non-graduates with five years of work experience outside the US. | Current students enrolled in a degree or certificate granting post secondary institution outside of the U.S. Recent graduates can also apply for a J-1 Intern visa. |
| Program Definitions | Up to 18 month program that provides practical experience in US business methodologies for candidates with experience in the field from their home country. Hospitality and Tourism programs have been reduced to 12 month programs from the current 18 months. | 12 month program that provides work-based experience for students that reinforces their academic studies. |
New Host Company Requirements:
- Form DS7002: Developed by Department of State in lieu of Training Plans for both Training and Intern programs.
- Dun and Bradstreet (D&B) number. Please see below to learn how to apply.
- Employer Identification Number (EIN)
- Verification of address, phone number and business activities by website.
- Verification of Workman’s Compensation Insurance Policy (for more infos, see below)
- Site Visits for companies with less than 25 employees or less than $3 million in annual revenues
How to Apply for a Dun & Bradstreet Number in 24 Hours:
Click here and have the following company information ready:
- Business Name
- Street
- City
- State
- Zip Code
- Phone
- Legal Structure (corporation, LLC., government agency, etc.)
- Personal Contact Information
- Executive Name
- Title
- Primary SIC code. Click here to determine your SIC Code: www.sec.gov/info/edgar/siccodes.htm
- Description of Operations
- Socioeconomic Data
- Number of Employees (includes owners, partners, and/or officers)
- Annual Sales or Revenue
Note: We will help you in applying for your D&B Number. For questions, please contact us.
J1-Host Companies Need Workman’s Compensation Insurance:
Workers compensation is a system that exists in all states to protect workers who become hurt on the job or contract an illness as a result of their job. Fundamentally, the system works like this: when a worker becomes injured, rather than sue their employer, they can file a claim for compensation.
Workmen's comp is a no fault system that allows injured or sick employees to receive certain benefits (which normally includes medical care, payment of a certain percentage of a worker's wages, and, in many cases, the continuation of certain benefits) while not suing their employer (though, in some instances, an employer can still be sued, though generally this involves extreme negligence). More details.
Click here to view workman's compensation insurance rules for all states.
We will support you in complying with the workman's compensation rules. Just contact us.
