Your placement, arranged for you
We secure your paid US placement and manage the process with you: CV preparation, employer introductions, interview preparation, placement confirmation and J-1 sponsorship and visa coordination.
Before you travel, you know where you will work, what you will do and what you will earn. You have one Aureus contact to bring the arrangements together.
Who this programme is for
Applicants with a qualifying degree or professional certificate from outside the US and at least one year of related experience outside the US, or five years of relevant experience outside the US. The training builds on your existing skills.
Time to build real experience
Training can last up to 18 months where the programme category permits, with a full-time schedule of at least 32 hours a week. Your employer and training plan set out the skills you will develop.
A paid placement, guaranteed
Yes. We guarantee a paid placement for applicants accepted onto our paid US placement programme, under the terms of their programme agreement. We arrange the employer placement and coordinate the J-1 sponsorship and visa process. Visa approval is a separate government decision.
Clear terms before you commit
You receive a private proposal with the programme fee, inclusions and placement guarantee. Your employer pays you separately for the work you do.
We also set out the costs to budget for, including visa and SEVIS charges, insurance, flights and living expenses where these are not included. That gives you a clear picture of the move before you enrol.
Questions for your next step
Can I apply without a degree?+
The Trainee route can consider at least five years of relevant experience outside the US. The nature of that experience and the proposed training still require review.
Can I repeat my current job in America?+
The training must develop skills rather than simply duplicate previous work. Explain what new methods, responsibilities or professional perspective you hope to gain.
Are the opportunities paid?+
Yes. Our paid US placement programmes put you with an employer who pays you for your work. Your offer confirms the pay, hours and role before you travel. The employer’s pay is separate from the programme fee.
Official sources for programme requirements. Reviewed 10 November 2026 where recorded in our source register.