DS-7002 is the Training/Internship Placement Plan (T/IPP), a U.S. Department of State form used in the Trainee and Intern categories of the Exchange Visitor Program. It records who the trainee or intern is, which host organization receives them, and what each phase of the training or internship will teach, with certifications from the trainee or intern, the sponsor and the supervisor. On this page you can fill out the form online on FillingPDF and download or print the completed PDF; the original PDF is published by the Department of State at eforms.state.gov.
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What is DS-7002?
Form DS-7002, Training/Internship Placement Plan (T/IPP), is the U.S. Department of State form that records a trainee's or intern's placement at a host organization, with phased training goals, supervision and signed certifications.
The five-page form has four sections. Section 1 collects additional exchange visitor information, such as the program sponsor, program category, field of study or profession and the training dates. Section 2 describes the host organization, including its compensation, workers' compensation and size details. Section 3 holds the certifications of the trainee or intern and of the sponsor. Section 4 is the plan itself: each phase, its supervisor, the trainee's role, goals, teaching methods, cultural activities and how new skills will be measured. A phase supervisor certification closes the form.
The Privacy Act statement on the form says the information is requested under Section 102 of the Mutual Educational and Cultural Exchange Act of 1961 (the Fulbright-Hays Act, 22 U.S.C. 2452), which provides for the Exchange Visitor Program (J visa). It is used to clarify the training and intern programs offered by entities the Department of State designates, for general statistical use, and to administer the Trainee and Intern categories. The certifications refer sponsors and supervisors to the regulations in 22 CFR Part 62.
The form carries OMB Approval No. 1405-0170 and an estimated burden of 1.5 hours.
Who needs to file DS-7002?
Form DS-7002 is completed for a trainee or intern in the Exchange Visitor Program. Several people take part, and each one certifies a different part of it:
- The trainee or intern gives the Section 1 details, with the name matching the passport, and signs the Section 3 certification. By signing, the trainee or intern confirms having reviewed and understood the plan and agrees to work only at the organization listed on it.
- The sponsor, through a Responsible Officer or Alternate Responsible Officer, signs the sponsor certification and gives the sponsor organization's name and program number.
- The host organization supplies the Section 2 information and names the main program supervisor or point of contact in Section 4.
- The phase supervisor signs the Phase Supervisor certification for the phase they supervise.
Trainees or interns who rotate through different departments need one copy of pages 3 and 4 for each phase. The form lists no exclusions and says nothing about a representative signing for the trainee or intern.
When to file DS-7002
DS-7002 prints no due date. It is completed for each trainee or intern placement, and Section 1 asks for the training or internship dates in mm-dd-yyyy format. The plan should cover a definite period of time and consist of definite phases, each with its own start and end date.
If the placement has several phases, for example when the trainee or intern rotates through different departments, complete a separate copy of pages 3 and 4 for each phase. The form also requires later reporting: the sponsor must notify the designated Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA) contact at the earliest opportunity about concerns, changes or deviations from the plan, including changes of supervisor or host organization. The trainee or intern and the phase supervisor must likewise tell the sponsor promptly about changes or deviations.
How to fill out DS-7002
Enter trainee or intern identity
In Section 1, enter the Trainee/Intern Name as Surname/Primary, Given Name(s), exactly as on the passport, and the E-mail Address.
Identify sponsor and program
Enter the Program Sponsor, Program Category, Occupational Category, Current Field of Study/Profession and Experience in Field (number of years).
Enter degree and training dates
Give the Type of Degree or Certificate and the Date Awarded or Expected in mm-dd-yyyy. Then enter the Training/Internship Dates, From and To, in the same format.
Describe the host organization
In Section 2, enter the Organization Name, Phase Site Address with Suite, City, State and ZIP Code, the Website URL and the Employer ID Number (EIN).
Enter compensation details
Give Hours Per Week, then mark Yes or No for Stipend and for Non-Monetary Compensation. Where you answer Yes, state the amount or value and the period it covers.
Answer workers' compensation and size questions
Mark whether the host has a Workers' Compensation policy and give the Name of Carrier if so. Mark whether it covers exchange visitors, then enter the Number of FT Employees Onsite at Location and check the Annual Revenue range.
Complete the certifications
In Section 3, the trainee or intern prints their name, signs and dates it. The sponsor's Responsible Officer or Alternate Responsible Officer signs, prints their name, dates it and enters the Name of Sponsor Organization and Program Number.
Identify the supervisor in Section 4
Repeat the trainee or intern name, program sponsor and program number. Enter the Main Program Supervisor/POC at Host Organization with phone, fax, title and email.
Define each phase
Enter the Phase Site Name, Training/Internship Field, Phase Site Address, Phase Name, start and end dates in mm-dd-yyyy, and the phase number out of the total. Use a separate copy of pages 3 and 4 for every phase.
Describe role, goals and supervision
Enter the Primary Phase Supervisor with title, email and phone. Describe the trainee or intern's role, the specific goals and objectives, and who provides continuous supervision and their qualifications.
Explain learning and measurement
On page 4, describe the cultural activities planned, the knowledge, skills or techniques to be learned, how they will be taught and how their acquisition will be measured. Add optional Additional Phase Remarks.
Add the phase supervisor's signature
The Phase Supervisor signs the certification, prints their name and enters the date in mm-dd-yyyy.
Review and download the PDF
Check that names match the passport, dates use mm-dd-yyyy and every phase has its own pages 3 and 4. Download or print the completed PDF from FillingPDF and collect the signatures your sponsor requires.
How to submit DS-7002
DS-7002 prints no mailing address, online portal or appointment rule for the completed plan. It is signed by the trainee or intern, the sponsor's Responsible Officer or Alternate Responsible Officer and the phase supervisor, so confirm with your program sponsor how the signed plan is to be delivered.
The only address printed on the form is ECA/EC, SA-4E, U.S. Department of State, Washington, DC 20522-0505. It is for comments on the burden estimate and suggestions for reducing it, not for sending the completed plan.
The Department of State publishes the blank PDF at https://eforms.state.gov/Forms/ds7002.PDF. FillingPDF lets you fill out and download the PDF; submission follows the channels your sponsor and the Department of State set.
Common mistakes to avoid
- Entering a trainee or intern name that differs from the passport; the form says the name must match the passport name, in Surname/Primary, Given Name(s) order.
- Writing dates in another format; the form asks for mm-dd-yyyy for the degree date, training dates, phase dates and signature dates.
- Completing only one copy of pages 3 and 4 when the trainee or intern rotates through several departments; a separate copy is required for each phase.
- Writing phases that do not build on each other; each phase must build on the previous one to show progression in the training or internship.
- Listing only the primary supervisor under continuous supervision; the form asks for the names and titles of everyone who provides it, with their qualifications to teach the planned learning.
- Leaving the workers' compensation questions half answered, without marking whether the policy covers exchange visitors (Yes, No exempt, or No but equivalent coverage).
- Leaving the form without a signature from the trainee or intern, the Responsible Officer or Alternate Responsible Officer, or the phase supervisor.
- Describing duties that simply fill a labor need; the sponsor and supervisor certify that the trainee or intern does not displace American workers or fill a labor need.
Frequently asked questions
What is the DS-7002 form used for?
DS-7002 is the Training/Internship Placement Plan. It sets out a trainee's or intern's placement at a host organization, the phases of training, the goals and teaching methods, and the certifications of the trainee or intern, sponsor and supervisor in the Exchange Visitor Program.
Who has to sign the DS-7002?
Three signatures are printed on the form: the trainee or intern in Section 3, the sponsor's Responsible Officer or Alternate Responsible Officer, and the Supervisor in the Phase Supervisor certification. Each certifies under penalty of perjury that the statements are true.
Do I need a separate DS-7002 page for each phase?
Yes, when the plan has several phases. The form says a separate copy of pages 3 and 4 must be completed for each phase, for example when the trainee or intern rotates through different departments. Each phase must build on the previous one.
Can I fill out the DS-7002 form online?
Yes. You can fill out the PDF online on FillingPDF and download or print it. FillingPDF is an independent service: it does not submit the plan, so delivery follows the process your program sponsor and the Department of State set.
What compensation information does DS-7002 ask for?
Section 2 asks for hours per week and whether the trainee or intern receives a stipend or non-monetary compensation. For each Yes, you give the amount or value and the period. It also asks about the host's workers' compensation coverage.
How long does it take to complete the DS-7002?
The form states an estimated burden of 1.5 hours per response, including gathering information and reviewing it. Plans with several phases take longer because pages 3 and 4 are repeated for each phase.
What does the trainee or intern certify on DS-7002?
The trainee or intern certifies, among other points, that they have reviewed the plan, are entering the program to be a trainee or intern and not simply to work, and will train only at the organization listed. Working at another organization is prohibited.
Which date format does DS-7002 require?
The form asks for dates as mm-dd-yyyy, including the degree date, training dates, phase start and end dates and signature dates. Use two-digit months and days, for example 06-15-2026.
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