In order to be eligible to host an Intern or Trainee through the FACC's International Career Development Programs, the host company must:

 - Be a member of the local chapter in the United States for the entire duration of the J-1 visa program. If you are located in Houston, you need to become a member of the FACC Houston chapter at corporate level and maintain an updated membership throughout the program.

- Be a part of the business sector; i.e., schools, churches, hospitals, restaurants and government institutions are not eligible.

 - Have sufficient structure to provide proper supervision for the exchange visitor.

 - Provide a stipend to the participant at least equivalent to the local prevailing minimum wage (local, state or federal; whichever is highest).

 - Develop an eligible Form DS-7002 Training/Internship Placement Plan and ensure that it is carried out by the exchange visitor during his or her stay in the U.S.

 - Ensure that the exchange visitor is participating in the program on a full-time basis; at least 35 hours per week.

 - Ensure that the exchange program does not constitute employment, or constitute work that could be performed by a regular employee.

 - Submit a final evaluation of the participant, and a midpoint evaluation for any program over six months.

 - Demonstrate the ability to provide the exchange visitor with an American experience in the workplace and through cultural activities.

 - Agree not to hire the participant during, or at the end of, the J-1 visa program.

 - The host company must be a well-established private firm with at least three full-time permanent employees, with a majority of American citizens.

The following documents are required of ICDP J-1 visa program host companies:

 Host Company Request Form & Contract

 Form DS-7002 Training/Internship Placement Plan

 Company Non-Employment Statement

 Proof of FACC Membership in Your Local Chapter

 Payment of FACC Administrative Fee to the FACC New York

 Verification of Company Worker's Compensation Insurance Policy