Program Overview
The V.I.E Program (Volontariat International en Entreprise) is funded and operated by the French Government via Business France, a French government agency. The V.I.E Program offers European students and young professionals the opportunity to train in the United States for 6 to 18 months to expand their skillset and add value to their companies when they return home.
This international internship program has enabled more than 100,000 participants to gain professional experience all over the world since it was launched in 2001. Every year, more than 1,500 qualified young French professionals take part in this program in the United States.
Odyssey is an approved sponsor of the Business France V.I.E Program with dedicated staff members to assist V.I.E applicants and host companies to simply and quickly process their applications and receive the necessary J-1 Visa to participate in their program.
V.I.E/J-1 Program
Odyssey can sponsor V.I.E applicants who have been accepted by Business France and have already received a hosting offer from a U.S. company. We will provide the necessary vetting, training and immigration documentation needed to apply for a J-1 Visa at the U.S. Embassy.
V.I.E applicants enjoy the following program benefits:
Complimentary expedited processing - DS-2019 documents issued within 7 business days of receiving a complete application.
Dedicated points of contact in France and the United States – Odyssey manages offices in Paris and Los Angeles
Bilingual French and English speaking staff at all offices
Assistance in creating Training Plans (DS-7002)
Competitive program pricing
If you are a company interested in Odyssey’s sponsorship services for your V.I.E mission, please click on the following button to contact us:
If you are a V.I.E applicant with a V.I.E mission offer, please click on the following button to start your application:
Host Company Placement Services
If you are a French company in need of assistance in identifying a U.S company to host your V.I.E applicant, Odyssey can help you and connect you with an eligible host. We will also provide all the necessary vetting, training and immigration documentation needed to apply for a J-1 Visa at the U.S. Embassy.
If you need assistance in connecting with a U.S. host company for your V.I.E program, please click on the following button to contact us:
In addition to J-1 visa sponsorship, applicants using our placement services will enjoy the following benefits:
Tailored research process to locate a hosting company in your industry or career field
Matching to an eligible host company in the United States
A U.S. based supervisor/mentor, located on-site to offer training and support
Access to office space and resources