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What is IAESTE?
The International Association for the Exchange of Students for Technical Experience (IAESTE) is an international network of exchange organizations that facilitate international technical internship exchange. The mission of IAESTE is to develop global skills among technical leaders.
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What is IAESTE United States?
IAESTE United States is a program of the Association for International Practical Training (AIPT), a non-profit exchange organization based in Columbia, Maryland. IAESTE United States represents the U.S. in IAESTE international.
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What are the program fees?
Programs paid in full by December 31, 2007 will be eligible for the following pricing:
As of January 1, 2008, the program fees will be:
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What is the minimum salary?
$300 per week or enough to cover the cost of living. Keep in mind that $300 is a rough national average and that in some areas the cost of living may be higher. IAESTE interns are motivated by the experience to train in the U.S. but they must be able to cover their costs (room, board, etc.) during their training.
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What about insurance?
All students arrive fully insured.
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What about housing?
The Local Committee (LC), which is the local chapter of IAESTE, will assist you and the intern in locating appropriate housing.
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What about taxes?
Interns are responsible for all federal, state, and local taxes with the exception of Social Security and Federal Unemployment taxes.
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How long has IAESTE been operating?
IAESTE United States was established at MIT in 1950.
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How many countries are in the IAESTE network?
The number is constantly changing, but currently there are more than 80. Approximately 30,000 students apply to IAESTE worldwide.
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What is your interest in this program?
Each job raised in the United States for an international student provides the opportunity for a U.S. student to go abroad for an internship.
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If this person arrives and does not work out, am I obligated to keep him/her?
No. We do request that you do everything possible to make the arrangement satisfactory, but if it is still not working, you may terminate employment.
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What is my legal responsibility?
As the legal sponsor, IAESTE United States/AIPT assumes responsibility for your interns while they are in the United States, with respect to J-1 visa and immigration matters. IAESTE United States/AIPT is designated by the Department of State to issue J-1 visa documentation. As a host employer, you are responsible for keeping IAESTE informed of any changes in the program or important developments.
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What activities do I have to plan with the interns?
We always recommend that a company keep the interests of the student in mind, therefore inviting them to company picnics or sporting events is seen as a nice gesture, however, it is not a requirement. The LC will be responsible for coordinating social activities.
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Why should I hire an international student when I can benefit a student from the United States?
By providing placement for an international intern, you are giving a U.S. student the opportunity to go abroad, due to the reciprocity of this program.
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I can't host an intern, so how else can I get involved?
Companies can support IAESTE United States activities, and non-students can even join as Friends of IAESTE members. See the Industry Relations Brochure for more information.
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