Having a valid Worker’s Compensation Insurance or equivalent coverage for all FUSIA-sponsored, both paid and unpaid, interns/trainees, unless a state exemption applies (e.g., Texas).

Ensuring no pending legal issues, disputes, or compromising activities that might jeopardize program integrity, participant well-being, or safety, and no placements that could harm the reputation of the Exchange Visitor Program or the Department.

Ensuring no utilization of the program for regular employment or work purposes, no displacement of Americans and offered positions not being advertised as regular employment.

Having the necessary resources, including facilities, equipment, and on-site skilled personnel, to facilitate the training and internship program, with continuous on-site supervision provided. Remote and home office arrangements are not allowed.

Positions offered are tailored to the intern's skills and proficiency, involving less than 20% clerical tasks, and are entry-level, excluding unskilled, casual labor, childcare, elder care, or patient care roles.

Positions offered are on-site, full-time (requiring a minimum of 32 work hours per week), with no remote work permitted.

Maintaining a balance between intern learning opportunities and their contributions to the organizations where they are placed.

Allowing participants to obtain skills, knowledge, and competencies through structured activities like classroom training, seminars, department rotations, on-the-job training, and conference attendance.

Positions offered comply with FLSA regulations. Salaried roles must meet both federal and local minimum wage laws (i.e., issuing W-4; 1099 or commission-based arrangements are not allowed). For unpaid or stipend roles, they must adhere to the DOL's seven-point FLSA test and any applicable local requirements.