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WE SPONSOR THE TALENT,
YOU DESIGN THE WORLD
HOST COMPANY
Architect-US Professional Career Training Program
Who we are
About Architect-US Global Career Program
Conceived as a liaison between global talents and U.S. based companies, Architect-US is a
professional career training program that sponsors highly qualified international architects and
engineers, to pursue an internship (students and recent graduates) or training program (young
professionals) as part of the U.S. Government’s J-1 Exchange Visitor Program.
What we do
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Goals of the J-1 Exchange Visitor Program
Because ...
Excellence Really Matters !
In Architect-US Professional Career Training Program we are devoted
to facilitate professional exchange, encourage global dialogues and
promote cross-pollination among Architects, Engineers and
Designers from all over the world.
The Architect-US Professional Career Training Program facilitates the J-1 Visa arrangements and
health insurance of exchange visitors, providing structured on-the-job training to the most
talented and up-and-coming Building Industry Internationals. The goal of the program is to match
the most promising global talents and arrange intern/trainee placements with companies in the
U.S. (for up to 18 months) while promoting the value of cross-cultural exchange.
Architect-US will work with Host Companies either facilitating the visa arrangements to
international candidates already selected by them or, will work closely with the Host Company to
find the right match that most accurately fit the company requirements, conducting a thorough
selection process based on academic background, work experience and graphic portfolio.
Are you interested in
hosting international talent?
Yes
Yes
I already have
a candidate
I want to find an
Intl. intern/trainee
Internship / Training
J-1 Visa Arrangements Program
Architect-US in 30”
Architect-US facilitates the visa arrangements to
candidates selected by the Host Company,
sponsoring candidate’s J-1 visa, health insurance,
and taking care of all paper work.
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Architect-US conducts a thorough selection process
to offer Host Companies the most promising global
talents, while sponsoring candidate’s J-1 visa, health
insurance, and taking care of all paper work.
J-1
Intern
J-1 Intern
J-1 Trainee
· students
· graduates <1 year
· experience not required
· up to 12 months
· graduates >1 year
· young professionals
· 1 year experience mín.
· up to 18 months
J-1
Trainee
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Architect-US Professional Career Training Program
How much it cost
How to be part of it
Architect-US Professional Career Training Program is a virtually free service to employers.
Employers pay no program, visa, or placement fees to participate in our Program, since
candidates are sponsored by the Program through an US Government official designated J-1
Sponsor. For interns employers will pay a compensation stipend equal to or more than the
minimum or prevailing wage in their areas. For trainees employers will pay a salary
commensurate with their experience level.
The Architect-US Professional Career Training Program is overseen by the U.S. Department of
State as part of the J-1 Exchange Visitor Program. To qualify for this program and be eligible to
host international participants, host employers must meet all of the following requirements:
Host Company Participation Fee Free
Hos Companies
get access to International
Talent at zero cost by offering
paid internship/training
WIN WIN
PROGRAM
Employer Mentorship Importance and timeline
Internationals
get a paid internship/training
opportunity in the US
by covering their J-1 visa
expenses
- Employer Identification Number
- Workers Compensation Insurance
- 7 full time employees per 1 intern ratio for host companies hosting more than 1 intern/
trainee
- Site Visit is mandatory for companies with less than 25 employees or less than $3 million
in annual revenues if they have never before participated in our program.
- Direct supervisor listed on DS-7002 Training/Internship Placement Plan must be on-site
(not remote)
- English must be primary language spoken in office & Business website must be in English
To participate in Architect-US Career Training USA J-1 Program, your organization must be able
to provide a structured, practical training experience, understanding that this is not a work
program but a cultural exchange opportunity for both the employees of host companies as
well as the Interns/Trainees.
Furthermore, it is not necessary for Host Companies to offer participants health insurance, as all
J-1 Exchange Visitor Program participants have Accident and Sickness insurance that meets U.S.
State Department requirements for the length of their stay in the U.S.
Nevertheless, J-1 Exchange Visitor Program participants under no circumstances are permitted to
seek additional employment while in the U.S. Working anywhere else besides your organization is
strictly prohibited and is a very serious violation of the terms of the visa to the extent of program
termination and not allowance to return to the U.S. in the future.
Be part of Architect-US is as easy as follow these steps
STEP 1
Registration
STEP 2
Selection Process
STEP 3
Training Agreement Plan
STEP 4
Visa Acceptance
Owing to no other source of income, Architect-US will only accept paid internships and training
positions with a compensation stipend listed on the Training Placement Plan (DS-7002) as follows:
Internship / Training J-1 Visa Arrangements Program
· Candidates are selected by the Host Company
· Stipend must be equal to or more than the prevailing wage
· minimum $1300/month stipend required
STEP 1
· Online Registration at www.architect-us.com
· Fill out the Participation Consent Form
· Submission of Host Company Application Requirements Form
STEP 2
· Architect-US conducts a selection process based on Host Company requirements
· 2-4 candidates are offered to Host Company by Architect-US
· Skype/Video Conference Interviews (no commitment of hiring even after interview)
STEP 3
· Completion of the DS-7002 Training Placement Plan
· Submission of Workers Compensation Policy and Host Company Agreement
· Review of Application by an Official J-1 Visa Sponsor
STEP 4
· Issuance of the DS-2019 Certificate of Eligibility for Exchange Visitor Status
· Interview at the US Embassy for passport visa stamp
· Purchase of air tickets and arrival in the US
Internship / Training J-1 USA Program
· Candidates are offered to the Host Company by Architect-US
· Minimum $1300/month stipend required
· Stipend should comply with following orientative stipend chart per candidate’s years of experience
ILLUSTRATIVE STIPEND CHART PER CANDIDATE’S YEARS OF EXPERIENCE
Years of Experience
student
< 1 year
1-2 years 3-4 years 5-6 years 7-8 years
$18,000
$23,800
$31,000
$43,000
$52,000
$59,000
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9-10 years > 10 years
$67,000
$77,000
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Why to join
Who are our clients
Benefits of Hosting an Intl. Intern or Trainee
Trusted by some of the most prestigious U.S. Companies
Taking the decision to host an International Intern or Trainee will create a truly memorable,
life-changing cultural exchange for everyone involved. The following list includes our top eight
reasons why going on exchange will bring a variety of benefits to your workplace.
The industry is in need of platforms that encourage global dialogues, break down immigration
bureaucracy barriers and promote cross-pollination. Some of the most prestigious U.S. based
Companies already trust Architect-US Professional Career Training Program, having brought a
variety of cross-cultural benefits to their workplace and standing up for diversity inclusion.
1
Business Internationalization
The experience of participating in Architect-US Career Training USA Program will contribute
to your business internationalization, enhancing your company’s relation with International
Architecture, and allowing the creation of new business opportunities in foreign market.
2
Diversity Inclusion
International students and professionals bring a variety of cross-cultural benefits to your
workplace— including proficiency in foreign languages and diversity of education, points of
views, and insights.
3
Host Company Participation Fee Free
Architect-US Program is a virtually free service to employers. Employers pay no program, visa,
or placement fees to participate in our Program. Employers only pay compensation stipend
commensurate with exchange visitor academic and experience level.
4
High Productivity
International interns and trainees are enthusiastic about gaining career experience and
exceptionally eager to learn from American business/methodology incurring in high
productivity and efficiency.
5
No long term commitment
Architect-US Program offers firms the opportunity to access top-notch international talent
and up-and-coming architects and engineers without the long term pledge of a working visa.
6
Flexibility
Unlike many U.S. college interns, Architect-US participants can start at any time throughout
the year and stay far beyond the length of a single academic semester. Interns are eligible
to stay an entire year, while professional trainees can remain at your company for up to 18
months.
7
Local Knowledge and Perspective
Hosting an Intern/Trainee from a country or region in which you currently do business—or
intend to do business—can provide you with practical insights and a cultural exchange that
you otherwise wouldn’t have. For companies expanding into new countries, Architect-US can
also aid in developing local talent to drive growth in those markets.
8
Dynamic Professional Environment
Having people from different cultures, experience, and insights than your U.S. employees,
creates a more dynamic professional environment that fosters a global perspective to your
business.
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Skidmore, Owings and Merrill
WHY Architecture
Hellmuth, Obata & Kassabaum Scalar Architecture
Grimshaw Architects
Workshop APD
The Turett Collaborative
Overland
Platt Architecture
Multiplicities
Kieran Timberlake
Fr·ee
Gilsanz, Murray & Steficek
APT Architecture
Manifold Architecture Studio
Cetra Ruddy
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1st Architect-US Generation
Opportunities for our participants
The program offers US firms a valuable opportunity to connect and strengthen ties with architects,
engineers and designers in emerging and established markets and provides access to young
professionals who hail from Europe, South America, Asia and the Middle East that are eager to
learn from American techniques and methodologies.
The American Institute of Architects
National Convention, held on May
19-21st 2016 in Philadelphia, is the
perfect scenario to promote global
dialogues and advocate for excellence
and talent among the people who lead
the resurgence of the American
Building Industry.
The story of Sixteen Architectural Dreams
AIA National Convention Architect-US Booth Design Competition
The Architect-US’s 1st Generation is made up of sixteen architects coming from all over the world
- Canada, Spain, France, Croatia, Argentina, Denmark and Sweden - and working in leading U.S.
based companies, both in Architecture and Engineering. We couldn’t be more delighted for having
helped these young talents to make their American Dream come true!
Aiming to raise public awareness about the Architect-US Professional Career Training Program and
the benefits of hosting international talent, Architect-US launched an international call for entries,
open to students and professionals in the field of Architecture, Design and Engineering, for the
design of the booth with which Architect-US participates in the AIA Convention.
The aim of the competition was to provide students and young professionals with the opportunity
of having a first approach to the world of exhibitions and ephemeral architecture in an
international environment, while getting their design built in PhilAIAdelphia 2016, the most
prestigious and higher international standing of the Architecture, Construction and Design
American Industry.
The competition counted with a prestigious jury composed of the following members:
- Nuno Ravara
- Salvador Pérez Arroyo
Honorary Professor of the
Bartlett School of Architecture UCL
Herzog & de Meuron Associate
www.herzogdemeuron.com
www.salvadorperezarroyo.com
- Blanca Lleó
- Ivan Shunkov
President of Harvard Architectural
& Urban Society Alumni
Vice Dean of Madrid Polytechnic School of
Architecture External and Intl. Relations
www.ivanshumkov.com
www.blancalleo.com
- Alex Alaimo
- Patricia Garcia Chimeno
AIA National Associates Committee
Director at Large
Architect-US Career Training Program
US Market Director of Operations
www.aiany.aiany.org
CLAUDIA
Spain
LOUISE
France
IGNACIO STEFANIA
Spain Argentina
JULIA
Spain
NACHO
Spain
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The following were the prizes were taken care by Architect-US, in the role of organizer. The winning
design will be built at the 2016 AIA National Convention in Philadelphia.
ESTEBAN
Spain
ANJA
Croatia
HELLO_Rebecca Lou Zhenyuan. HONG KONG
800€ + Construction at PHILAIADELPHIA 2016 + Entry Ticket
THE WALL BOX_Alvaro Rodríguez Garcia, Héctor Fuentes Veyna, Enrique Flores. MEXICO
400€ + Board display at PHILAIADELPHIA 2016
LUNA
Denmark
ANGEL
Spain
EMILIA SUSANA
Sweden
Spain
NOELIA
Spain
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JÉRÔME
France
EVA
Spain
JAE PIL
Canada
ASSEMBLED GRID_Héctor Guayaquil Sosa, Ricardo García, Sebastián Navarro, MEXICO
Board display at PHILAIADELPHIA 2016
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Endorsement testimonials
Trusted by some of the World’s Most Prestigious Organizations
Beyond an educational training service, the Architect-US program offers host companies the ability
to promote diversity, expand business opportunities, and test potential workers without the
long-term commitment of a working visa.
Kenneth Drucker, Design Principal at HOK’s NY Office, one of the Architect-US’s first U.S. based
hosts, had this to say about the program: “In Europe, there are different issues of scale, urban
design and architectural technologies. Trading that information is a great opportunity for HOK, as
both sides of this process can learn from each other. Creating a culture of communication
between different countries allows us to create global experiences and global opportunities.
We’ve already had one successful trainee and are ready to open our doors to other talents.” Refer
to www.architect-us.com to see Kenneth Drucker full interview.
KENNETH DRUCKER
Archigram and Crab Studio Founding
Director, Professor Sir Peter Cook,
discusses the value of talent migration
in Architecture today and how we can
stablish global dialogues to promote
architectural cross-pollination.
Media publications and awards
Leading magazines writing about Architect-US’s outreach
· “ArchitectUS: An Innovative International Architectural Training Program Calling For Host Firms
Across The US”. Article published on Archinect, Beverly Willis Architecture Foundation, Interiors
and Sources, Connection The Architecture and Design Journal of the Young Architects Forum.
· “Emerging Talent Models of International Practice: Flourishing Spanish Architecture”. American
Institute of Architects NY Center for Architecture.
· “New program Places Young International Architects in U.s. Firms”. Published on Architectural
Record.
· “A Conversation with HOK’s Kenneth Drucker re: Architect-US Professional Career Training
Program” ArchNewsNow.
· “Groundbreaking Program for Architectural Internships in the US”. University City of London’s
Bartlett School of Architecture.
· “Architect-US: El Programa que ayuda a jóvenes Arquitectos e Ingenieros a cumplir su sueño
Americano”. Colegio de Arquitectos de Madrid. Spain-US Chmaber of Commerce. Trade
Commission in New York, Embassy of Spain in the United States.
· “Architect Interchange”. eOCULUS.
· “Buscas Prácticas o Trabajo en Estados Unidos?” Escuela Técnica Superior de Arquitectura de
Madrid. Polytechnic University of Madrid.
· “Architect-US, a Program that sponsors young Architects & Engineers to make their American
Dream come true”. Trade Commission in Miami, Embassy of Spain in the United States. Spain-US
Chamber of Commerce.
· “Architect-US is a new resource to the architecture community”. Office Insight. NeoCon 2015.
· “Architect-US - a groundbreaking new resource to the architecture community” Spain Culture
New York
Architect-US’s Professional Career Training Program Awards
“Programa Jóvenes” Grant
Another Architect-US supporter is English architectural icon, Sir Peter Cook, Crab Studio Co-Founder,
who says, “I find that in recent years, particularly speaking from London, we are dependent upon
the cross-fertilization of our own cultural stream...we’ve become more global. I think any office in
England with only English people are A, extremely boring and B, not really reflective of the cultures
we exist within.” Refer to www.architect-us.com to see Sir Peter Cook full interview.
The Spanish Ministry of Labor and Social Security awarded Architect-US with the Programa Jóvenes
Grant due to the diversity&inclusion work and job opportunities for students & young professionals.
“Ponce de León 2015” Excellence Business Award
Architect-US Professional Career Training Program was awarded with the Ponce de León at the
Biltmore Hotel in Coral Glabes, Miami, recognising the entrepeneurial value of the outreach.
SIR PETER COOK
Archigram and Crab Studio Founding
Director, Professor Sir Peter Cook,
discusses the value of talent migration
in Architecture today and how we can
stablish global dialogues to promote
architectural cross-pollination.
www.architect-us.com / [email protected] / +1-347-708-1790
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Promotional events, fairs and conventions
Strategies to promote exchange among students, professionals and host employers
Educational exhibitions and lectures
Active engagement with educational work in Universities & Industry Institutions
Madrid Polytechnic University Employment Convention
Flourishing Spanish Architecture Exhibition
The Architect-US’s Program participated at the Polytechnic University Employment Convention
held on April 2016 at the Madrid Civil Engineers’ School to raise awareness of the Program and
the opportunity to train in the U.S. as part of the U.S. Government Exchange J-1 Visitor Program.
The exhibition showcased the out of necessity talent migration of six spanish studios that working
in-netowk have made headlines by winning commissions outside of Spain during the recession,
reflecting the value of talent migration and cross-exchange in Architecture today.
1. COSMO
Andrés Jaque /
Office for Political Innovation
Madrid Polytechnic University Virtual Job Fair
According to the IMASTE report, Architect-US was the company most visited of the Madrid
Polytechnic University Job Fair held on April 2016 at the Madrid Civil Engineers’ School, registering
over 1800 visits in its virtual booth. Registered visitors could, among other things, download the
Program brochures, read other participants experiences, get tips or drop their resumes.
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2. 47 Rooms. Guggenheim Museum
Fake Industries Architectural Agonism
3. Guggenheim Museum Competition
SMAR (Fer Jerez / Belén P. de Juan)
4. Joanneumsviertel
PROFILE
SOCIAL MEDIA
DOWNLOADS
Nieto Sobejano Architects
SURVEY
5. Quang Ninh Exhibition Center
DROP YOUR CV
WEB
MAIL INBOX
TIPS
EXPERIENCES
VIDEOS
GALLERY
CHAT
Salvador Pérez Arroyo. SDESIGN + VIUP
6. Organic Growth. City of
Emerging Talent Models of International Practice Roundtable
The Architect-US platform officially launched on June 25th 2015 at the AIA NY Center for
Architecture with an exhibition and panel discussion on the benefits of hosting international
talent. The panel featured a number of industry leaders, including Claire Weisz, Kenneth Drucker,
Jorge Mastropietro, Gustavo Rodriguez, Carol Shapiro, and.
Dreams Pavillion 2015
Izaskun Chinchilla
Architect-US Lecture at Madrid School of Architecture, Polytechnic University
The Program Director explains students the program and services offered by Architect-US, while
explaining the path they’ll need to follow to get an internship/training opportunity in the US.
Con la colaboración de
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Community gatherings
Community forum
Architect-US Professional Career Training Program promotes that all participants come together
in a cultural/social activity once a month to get to know each other better. These outings usually
involve going to museums, exhibits, lectures and other fun activities.
The Architect-US Blog serves as a forum for Program participants -both Exchange Visitors and Host
Companies- for the exchange of their experiences, ideas and resources; addressing global
challenges and bringing the Architectural world closer together. Get a sneak peak of some of our
participants insights and best stories in our Blog www.blog.architect-us.com.
Activities that bring the Architect-US Community together
Museum Visits_ Storm King Art Center
Reunions_ Barbecue and Picnics
Sport events_ UAE Healthy Kidney 10K
Architecture Shows_ Columbia University
Fun nights_ TAJ salsa lessons
Lectures_ AIA NY Center for Architecture
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Program Participants and Host Companies Blog
Architect-US videos, testimonials and new openings are also posted on The Blog, so both current
and potential participants can be updated with the Program latest news.
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