If you are already a student in the U.S. and are wishing to transfer to the co-op program, you can apply directly by contacting HTIR.    If you are living abroad and need to apply for a visa from the U.S. consulate in your home country, you will need to contact an HTIR office in your country or an authorized consulting agency or placement agency there.   There will be a substantial fee charged by the consulting or placement agency to handle your application material, assist you with complying with U.S. government Immigration Service regulations, training you in preparation for the visa interview with the U.S. consulate, and in the scheduling of the dates for enrollment in the program and for the visa interview.   Please contact HTIR to find out the name and contact numbers of the consulting agent or placement agent in your area.  For more information about HTIR, please visit www.htir.com