Manuals and Documentation (Updated April 2007)
TraiNet (Desktop version) - HOW TO Guides
- TraiNet Data Entry Guide: In-Country Training - graphical version (MS-Word)
- TraiNet Data Entry Guide: In-Country Training - text version (MS-Word)
- TraiNet Data Entry Guide: US Training - graphical version (MS-Word)
- TraiNet Data Entry Guide: US Training - text version (MS-Word)
- TraiNet Data Entry Guide: How to Enter Dependents for US Trainees (MS-Word)
- How to Add a New Training Provider (MS-Word)
- How to View Programs and Trainees in TraiNet Bookmarks (MS-Word)
- How to Data Transfer by Bookmarks (MS-Word)
- How to Data Transfer by Activity (MS-Word)
- How to Data Transfer Top-Tier Data (MS-Word)
- How to Update Participant Status and When (MS-Word)
- How to Run Reports (MS-Word)
- How to Add or Change Reports (MS-Word)
TraiNet (Web version) - HOW TO Guides
- TraiNet Web Data Entry Guide (MS-Word)
- TraiNet Web - How to Use Date Filters (MS-Word)
TraiNet (General)
TraiNet - Technical
- TraiNet - Setup and Installation Guide (MS-Word)
- Site ID Configuration Guide (MS-Word)
- How to Add an ODBC Driver for TraiNet (MS-Word)
- How to Install TraiNet 2.2 over TraiNet 2.1 (MS-Word)
- Recommended Client Setup for Network Installation of TraiNet (MS-Word)
- TraiNet2 Help File (WinHelp File)
VCS/TraiNet
- The Complete Guide to USAID J Visa Compliance (PDF)
- VCS - TraiNet Operator Quickstart 1.1: TraiNet Desktop Users ONLY (MS-Word)
- Required VCS Fields in TraiNet: TraiNet Desktop Users ONLY (MS-Word)
- U.S. Citizenship Form for VCS Approver (MS-Word)
HAC
- HAC Overview Template (PDF)
- HAC Insurance Plan A (updated November 2007 - US Training ONLY) (PDF)
- HAC Insurance Plan B (updated November 2007 - US Training ONLY) (PDF)
- HAC Insurance Plan C (updated November 2007 - US Training ONLY) (PDF)
- HAC Insurance Plan X (updated November 2007 - 3rd Country Training ONLY) (PDF)
- HAC Insurance Plan Y (updated November 2007 - 3rd Country Training ONLY) (PDF)
- Guide to Medical Standards and Medical History (PDF)*
- Examination of Foreign Applicants (PDF)*
*Links to documents on USAID Participant Training Web Site
USAID Training Policy and Reference Documents
- ADS 253
- Mandatory References
- Supplementary References
- Forms, other training policy documents and directives are available in the Training Directives and Guidance on the USAID web site.
Other Links Useful to VCS Users
- Department of State Exchange Visitor Program, including J visa issuance (DS-2019) and control.
- Bureau of Citizenship and Immigration Services (formerly INS), including Student and Exchange Visitor Program for J visa participant reporting requirements
- NAFSA: Basic principles and practical advice on the J visa SEVIS compliance rule: