• Applicants must be 18-30
• Trainees will have have 5 years’ experience in their requested field or 1 years’ experience and a third level degree (or equivalent) in their requested field
• Interns will still be at college or have graduated in the last 12 months (FETAC 6 or higher)
• J-1 visa provided by U.S. Dept. of State and CAEP/WISE for training in agriculture related fields
• Visa application co-ordinated by CAEP/WISE
• Medical/accident insurance required for CAEP only (WISE fee includes insurance)
• J-1 visa holders will receive room and board plus minimum stipend of $1100/month
• J-1 visa holders must pay state (if applicable) and federal taxes

• For some programme applications, you are required to register online. You will be asked to create a user name and a password. Please contact our Outbound Programme Coordinator for more information.
• Once you have registered online (if applicable), you will receive an email explaining how to complete the online application.
• When completing the application we are happy to upload documents supplied to us if you do not have access to a scanner.
• Read the declaration carefully and make sure you understand fully it’s content.
• You will be asked to call in to the Equipeople office for an interview.
• The full application is then submitted to CAEP/WISE for evaluation.

1. A brief but detailed autobiography (1 page) written by yourself which should include details about your experience, personal details and background, family background, special customs and beliefs, hobbies, strengths and weaknesses, likes and dislikes, plans for the future, and expectations from the programme. (WISE)
2. A copy of your up to date CV.

The completed application should give us a detailed, positive and honest picture of who you are so we can find you the right host placement in America.  Before submission of your application to our partners, the non-refundable deposit of €123.00 (including VAT) is payable to Equipeople.

Step 2

If your application is successful CAEP or WISE will then look for a suitable position for you. Once a suitable host is found, you will receive Placement Advice (PA), detailing the placement, accommodation information and stipend.

Step 3

Once you have confirmed your placement, then the CAEP/WISE fee and the remainder of Equipeople’s fee are payable.

• A credit/debit card payment or bank transfer of fee due depending on length of stay (CAEP)
• A bank transfer of USD$575.00 (WISE)
• A bank transfer of €307.50 (including VAT) to Equipeople

• Once your visa is approved, flight arrangements should be made.
• It is important to contact us with your flight details before you fly so that we can ensure your visa and your insurance cover are activated before you enter America.
• CAEP/WISE and your host will arrange for you to be met at the airport.
• You will receive a Welcome Pack from CAEP or WISE on arrival at your host employers. This will have useful information including details of your Insurance cover.