EXPLORE THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA! WORK, EARN MONEY AND TRAVEL THROUGHOUT THE STATES.
The purpose of this program is to provide students with opportunities to
participate in educational and cultural programs in the United States and return home to share their
experiences, and to encourage Americans to participate in educational and cultural programs in other
countries.
Our Summer Work & Travel program will provide post-secondary students the opportunity to
work and travel in the United States for a four-month period during their summer vacations.
ELIGIBILITY Who can participate?
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- Must have an advanced level of English skills
- Must be 18-23 years old
- Must be a full-time student at an accredited university/college
- Must also be enrolled in an accredited educational institution and registered for a full-time course
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the semester following the participation in a summer work/travel program.
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DATES When?
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Positions start from late May early June. Full-time college or university students may
participate in the Summer Work & Travel program only during their summer vacation. It is
inappropriate for students to participate in this program during time periods other than their summer
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LOCATION Where?
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The majority of positions are going to be located in and around resort areas throughout the USA.
Ride operators, ride attendants, games attendants, food service |
staff, restaurant staff (waiters, kitchen help), hotel staff are among the possible positions.
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ACCOMMODATION Board
You will need to take care of your own accommodation, unless otherwise advised. Some employers might provide you with accommodation against a decent fee (or even free of charge in some cases).
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During the pre-departure orientation you will be provided with information on how to do that. |
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Program Length
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The program lasts for 4 months, plus one month grace period, during which you can travel
within the USA and/or prepare for and depart from the United States. Program participants who travel
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States during the grace period may not be permitted by the BCIS (Bureau of Citizenship and Immigration Services) officers to re-enter as they are no longer in valid J-1 status during this time.
Participants who have an interest in visiting either Canada or Mexico at the end of their stay should
be prepared to return directly home from either country. Alternatively, according to the BCIS, they
may return to their US exit port in transit, as TROV (transit without visa), for the purpose of return
travel to their home country. More information on this procedure may be obtained from BCIS.
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VISA Documentation
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You will be provided with documentation necessary for applying for a J-1 exchange visitor visa.
Nevertheless you should be aware that we cannot guarantee that you will receive a J-1 visa from
the U.S. Consulate.
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We have no influence over decisions made by the U.S. Consular Officers.
These visas are issued with the understanding that you will return to your home country after the completion of the program.
The burden is on the participant to prove to the U.S. Consul clear intention to return home.
You will need to be able to show proof of a minimum of $1,000 to cover your initial expenses in the U.S. when applying for
the J-1 visa and upon entry to the USA.
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You get even more!
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- Support:
You will have a local representative in the USA who is your first point of contact should there be any difficulties with
your placement. You will also have
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our support throughout the application process and
during your stay, should there be any problems that you cannot work out on-site.
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- Pre-departure Orientation
We will conduct a pre-departure orientation designed specifically for your program. Topics
covered in the orientation will include: the public
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transportation system, safety and security, climate, things to see
and do, hints and tips, and a simple map to help orientate yourself.
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