DS-7002 Form

The Form DS-7002 (Training / Internship Placement Plan) is a central document for interns and trainees, which is required to apply for a J-1 visa.

The DS-7002 is of central importance in the context of the application for a J-1 visa of the two categories Internal or Trainee. The form currently consists of 5 pages:

• 1. PAGE
  The first page contains information about the trainee/intern and the US host company. In addition, trainees or interns must sign a declaration on this page. This confirms that during the exchange program the rights and obligations of a J-1 visa holder will be fulfilled and that correct information has been provided on the form.
  
  
• 2. PAGE
  On the second page, the host company in the US certifies that it is aware of the contents of the completed DS-7002 and is in compliance with the regulations.
  
  
• 3. AND 4. PAGE
  This is where the phases, i.e. the chronological sequence of the internship or training, are documented in detail. The DS-7002 form thus contains detailed and clear information about the internship or training.
  
  
• PAGE 5
  On the last page, the supervisor confirms that he/she has read and understood the DS-7002 and is fulfilling his/her rights and obligations according to the DS-7002 guidelines. Please note that multiple contact persons or supervisors can be entered who are responsible for different areas of the internship/training.

The information in the electronic DS-7002 is transferred to the SEVIS database for easy viewing and review by the appropriate U.S. agencies or U.S. consulates.
Particularly in consular processing, U.S. consular officers can view all of the information provided in DS-7002 in the SEVIS system and review it during each consular visa interview. Accordingly, diligence is required for host companies, visa sponsors, and visa applicants when preparing documentation.