Who We Are
The Council of International Programs Chicago (CIP Chicago) is a non-profit international educational exchange program, committed to promoting international understanding through professional development and cross-cultural exchange. CIP Chicago works with area businesses and non-profit organizations in developing high quality, work-based training opportunities and recruiting and placing highly qualified and motivated professionals to match those opportunities. CIP arranges J-1 visa for visiting professionals. Founded in 1957 to promote cross-cultural exchange between the U.S. and post-war Germany, today CIP Chicago functions as an affiliate of CIP USA that works with the U.S. Department of State in arranging the J-1 visa exchange visitor program. Over the years CIP has brought nearly 15,000 international professionals from 147 countries to the United States for practical training. Many of these have come to Chicago.
What We Do
CIP Chicago also arranges periodic reviews of performances as desired by the host institution and organizes periodic cultural enrichment activities. CIP Chicago functions as one of the offices of CIP USA and is committed to ensuring that each individual completes well-designed training program that meets the needs of the host institution while also fulfills their own professional and personal needs. To learn how your organization could benefit from this program send an email to gp@cipchicago.org or call (312) 545-6882
Current Programs
For Additional Information:
Dr. George Palamattam
Executive Director
Council of International Programs
1915 Twin Oaks St. Bensenville, IL, 60106