IST Plus {bsg/ pan atlantic}
IST Plus {bsg/ pan atlantic}
IST Plus {bsg/ pan atlantic}
A Guide to the Pan Atlantic Application
Please follow all the steps below when completing your Pan Atlantic Application.
We strongly recommend you bookmark this page in your browser to allow you to easily access these instructions
Completing your application successfully
There are various steps to the process - and each must be followed correctly to ensure a correctly completed application.
Please view the slideshow to make sure you understand the application - and make sure you have the correct documents to upload into your account.
*If you do not yet have these when you start your application, we recommend uploading a blank document and replacing it when you have these to hand. This will allow you to progress through the application and complete the other areas.
First - Register your Application!
The Application
It's Easy
The application process is simple to understand and can be done on any computer - but there are some documents you will need to add into your account in order to complete the process!
We recommend having these to hand when completing the application, but if you don't have them yet, don't worry - you can save your progress as you move through the application and enter them in at a later date.
| Copy of Passport ID Page - this should be valid for at least 6 months after your intended return from the United States |
| Confirmation of Student Status or Proof of award/ degree |
| Completed DS-7002 Training Plan (see below) |
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J1 TRAINEES ONLY: 2 Reference Letters: These can be either from previous employers or academic reference and employers reference. Please note we can not accept letters from US based employers (ie previous internships or US work based experience) |
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Program Fees Form Please download this form. You will need to enter your name at the top of the page, and sign/ date at the bottom. You will then need to upload this to the relevant section of the online application. |
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Step 1
Create your Account in the Pan Atlantic System
Do not start this step until you have registered for the programme above.
You will need to create your account on this page
Username: Use something easy to remember
Password: We recommend using a unique password on this website - you should not repeat passwords on different sites if possible!
Email: If possible we advise using a personal email rather than a university one as some university email systems put automated email notifications into spam and junk folders!
Top Tip: If you're doing this on a phone, take a screenshot and email it to yourself with your password. If you're completing it on a computer, you can take a picture of the screen and save this. This may save you time later
Important: When returning to your account you must make sure the url for your login page is https://www.panatlanticexchanges.org/ist-plus.html
Enter as Much Information as you Can
If you need to come back to your application and enter information or upload documents later, you can do so by logging into your Pan Atlantic Account and hitting EDIT
Documents you will need your Host Company to complete as part of this process
The DS-7002 Training Plan - this will be sent to you by BSG Interns.
You will need to upload this to your online application (see below).
Please do not sign this. Signatures will be requested online by Pan Atlantic as part of the approval process
Instructions and Privacy Policy
Please read the information on this page and then sign at the bottom.
If you're on a computer, you'll need to use your mouse to write your signature- we know this is hard (we can't do it very well!), but as long as it's signed, you're OK.
If you're using a tablet or mobile, just draw on the screen.
Once you've done this, hit SAVE PROGRESS and then NEXT
Enter as Much Information as you Can
If you need to come back to your application and enter information or upload documents later, you can do so by logging into your Pan Atlantic Account and hitting EDIT
Important: When returning to your account you must make sure the url for your login page is https://www.panatlanticexchanges.org/ist-plus.html
Basic Information
Your name must be as it appears in your passport
You will need a Skype ID (this is required for the interview and orientation later in the process! If you don't have a Skype Account, you can create one for free here
Required Documents in this section:
- Resume/ CV
- Offer letter from your US Host Company
- DS-7002 Training Plan
- If you are currently in full time education of will start your programme in the USA within 12 months of finishing studies, choose INTERN
- If you are more than 12 months out of full time studies and have at least 12 months full time work experience, choose TRAINEE
- If you do not have a relevant qualification (at least 2 years in duration) you must be able to show at least 5 years full time work experience in your field - choose TRAINEE
If you do not have these documents yet, please upload a blank file into the boxes and then log back in to your account and replace this as soon as you have them.
What Kind of DS-7002 do you have?
You can check to see if your DS-7002 is in the approved PDF format.
It should have PAE on the bottom left of the 1st page
Biographical Information
Enter your home address here - and if you will need your documents sent to a different address from your home address you can enter these details in the right hand column
The SAVE PROGRESS and hit NEXT
Personal Information
Please read the information on this page and then sign at the bottom.
- Please have your passport to hand for this section!
- You'll need to enter the details exactly as they appear on the ID page of your passport
*You'll only need to enter the Year of Naturalization if you previously held citizenship and a passport for another country.
Then please upload a clear image of the ID page of your passport (making sure all the numbers are clear and your picture can be clearly seen.
SAVE PROGRESS and hit NEXT
Previous Visa Information
If you have had a previous J1 Visa, please answer YES (if you have travelled to the US as a tourist/ ESTA or on a different type of visa previously please answer No).
You will then be required to provide information of this previous J1 Visa. If you still have your visa in your passport, most of this information will be clear on this.
Please note: Your J1 Sponsor will be the organisation you went through to get your sponsorship (the company that issued your DS-2019 Certificate). It is not the name of your previous employer in the USA
If you have previously been denied any type of visa to the USA (for example been denied a visa at a US Embassy interview), or have a criminal record in ANY country, please contact our team with details and we will advise accordingly. Email us at bsg@istplus.com
SAVE PROGRESS and hit NEXT
Emergency Contact Information
Please read the information on this page and then sign at This needs to be a parent or registered next of kin.
SAVE PROGRESS and hit NEXT
Post Secondary Information
In this section, you'll need to enter your university information.
If you are still at university/ college:
- Please enter the approx start date under School 1 Entry
- Please enter your expected approx graduation date under School 1 Exit
If you have finished university/ college:
- Please enter the approx start date under School 1 Entry
- Please enter your date of graduation under School 1 Exit
If you do not have a degree or professional qualification:
- You will need to show proof of at least 5 years full time work experience in your chosen field outside the USA - this should be clear on your resume/ CV.
- You will also need to upload suitable reference letters in the following sections
Previous Internship or Work Experience
Please list your two most recent employers, starting with the most recent first. If you have more than two prior employers, please ensure that they are listed on the resume that you uploaded earlier in the application.
*Don't worry if you only have one previous employer - only one is required
References - J1 TRAINEES ONLY
References
One reference is required but you may need two.
A reference is a letter of recommendation from an employer or manager for whom you have worked. The letter must support at least 1 year of relevant experience (if you have a related degree) or 5 years of full time work experience if you do not have a related degree. THEY MUST CONFIRM THE DATES YOU WORKED AT THIS LOCATION.
- These letters must be signed, written on company letterhead, and directly reference your name and the relationship you have had with the person writing the letter.
- They must confirm the dates you worked/ studied at this organisation or they will not be accepted
SAVE PROGRESS and hit NEXT
Please note we can not accept letters from US based employers (ie previous internships or US work based experience)
If your letters do not meet the requirements above, your application will be rejected
Fee Form and English Language/ Interview Form
Please upload your signed Fee Form. This acknowledges that you have received and reviewed pricing information prior to applying for the J1 program.
If you are not a NATIVE English speaker (a passport holder of a country where English is the main language) you will also need to upload the English language/ interview form provided to you by BSG Interns in this section
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Additional Background Information
While these fields are not required, we recommend entering a few sentences in each to give the team a more rounded understanding of who you are!
Participant Code of Conduct
This is the final section!
Please read the information carefully and sign at the bottom.
DO NOT HIT SUBMIT!
Please email our team to confirm you have completed your application and are ready to move forward with the process
bsg@istplus.com
If you have not completed your application (ie you do not yet have your completed DS-7002 Training Plan form your US Company/ are missing your supporting documents), you should hit SAVE PROGRESS and log back into your account when you are able to add these.
Application Completed - What Now?
If your application is complete and ready to move forward, Email us at bsg@istplus.com to confirm.
You should allow 5-7 working days for an initial review of your application.
Please make sure all your information is correct and all required documents have been uploaded.
At this point we will request programme fees based on the dates on your training plan.
These will need to be paid immediately upon receipt of the invoice to avoid delays in your application
Once we have received confirmation of your payment we will submit your application to our colleagues at Pan Atlantic
Next Steps - Signing your Training Plan online
As part of the process, Pan Atlantic will review the training plan you've uploaded into your application.
They'll email a copy of this to your supervisor at your US Host Company and once this has been signed, you'll get an email asking you to sign as well.
This email will come from AdobeSign or DocuSign - so keep an eye out for it!
Orientation
Completion of a Pan Atlantic orientation is required for all Pan Atlantic Program participants, including repeat participants, and Pan Atlantic will provide a complete orientation program. Pan Atlantic will make orientation available via telephone, Skype or a web-based system.
Orientation completion will be tracked for each participant and failure to complete an orientation may lead to withdrawal of program sponsorship for the participant.
Approved - What next?
Once your application has been approved, Pan Atlantic will move forward with issuing your SEVIS ID. You will need this to start the process of booking your face to face interview at your local US Embassy or Consulate