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Work & Travel USA

J1 Visa Service for Summer Jobs for Students

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Starting in November, you will find job offers and applications forms here for summer 2013. Unfortunately, we are no longer offering positions for summer 2012.
 

You have secured your own USA-job during your university break OR you will secure your own USA-job after entering the USA (Walk-In), AND in both cases, you want to apply for the J1-visa? We will provide you with the DS-2019 form. Together with our American headquarters, the sponsor for your visa, we will make sure your Work & Travel stay fulfills the regulations of the Department of State in the USA.

Benefits and Rewards
Why do you need a visa sponsor?
Program Requirements
Program Fees & Benefits
Program Application
Step by Step
 

Work & Travel USA - Benefits and Rewards

  • Full immersion in the American culture
  • International work experience
  • Gain maturity and confidence
  • Become more independent
  • Make new friends
  • Travel throughout the country during your free time

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Why do you need a J1 visa sponsor?

  • The U.S. Department of States wants to ensure that all requirements are met prior to the visa interview at the Embassy.
  • The U.S. Department of State requires students to work through a J1 visa sponsor agency during the visa application process.
  • The J1 visa sponsor agency screens the participants and the host companies
  • The agency then issues a form called DS-2019 which the participant has to present at the US Embassy in order to apply for the actual visa.

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Work & Travel USA - J1 Visa Requirements

  • Full-time student, having completed at least one semester, and  registered including the follwing fall term.
  • Your university must have its summer vacation for the duration of the summer job
  • You have a job offer from an US-employer.
  • [for Walk-in] You will look for a job after entering the USA
  • Non-native speakers require an intermediate level of English
  • European residency
  • The job is paid at federal minimum wage or above.
  • Your employment period must be during your summer break for a maximum of a 4 month-work period
  •  Programme Dates for students from
        UK: between June 1 - September 30
        Ireland: between June 1 - September 30
        Netherlands: between May 5 - August 15
        Spain: between June 1 - September 15
        France: between June 1 - September 30
  • Jobs cannot be as a domestic worker in a household, a childcare provider, a camp counselor or any job that requires you to invest your own funds for the purpose of
  • door-to-door sales.
  • You have sufficient financial resources, at least $1000 for the first month.
  • Between 18 and 28 years old while on programme
  • Hard working, team player, good health

Jobs prohibited by the Department of State:

  • Manufacturing (includes fishery jobs)
  • Warehouses
  • Factory work
  • Catalogue/on-line distribution centers
  • Hazardous jobs on Dept. of Labor list (e.g., construction, roofing, farming/ranching)
    o See http://www.dol.gov/dol/topic/youthlabor/hazardousjobs.htm)
  • Jobs with exposure to dangerous chemicals (e.g., pesticides)
  • Gaming jobs (wait staff, maids, life guards on casino properties are ok, but not dealers/game operators)
  • Jobs involving driving
  • Jobs entailing sustained physical contact w/customers (e.g., body piercing, tattoo parlor, massage)
  • Graveyard shift jobs (with hours predominantly after 10 p.m./before 6 a.m.)
  • Adult entertainment (more specificity to be added to current rules)

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Work & Travel USA - J1 Visa Service Fees

  • £ 600 / 670 € program fees

Program Benefits

  • Sponsorship in the U.S. for the duration of the program
  • DS-2019 form (Certificate of Eligibility)
  • $35 SEVIS fee included
  • Assistance with required documents and J-1 visa
  • Comprehensive insurance package for the duration of your programme
  • Thorough consultation, advising and preparatory services
  • Orientation and support materials
  • 24-hour emergency assistance in the USA

Extra Costs

  • Visa: approx. $160 for visa interview at the US embassy/consulate nearest to you
  • Flight: from approx. 450 € depending on departure airport
  • Evidence of personal funds: $1000: For the visa interview, you must be able to prove that you have personal funds of at least $1000
  • Living costs

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Work & Travel USA Application / Consultation

1. Programme consultation

Contact us to discuss and receive advice regarding the programme: Vera Bahnemann,
E-mail: jobsinternships-usa@intrax.com, telephone +49 - 30 - 84 39 39 62.

2. Application

Once you have decided that the programme is for you, email your application documents to jobsinternships-usa@intraxeurope.com.

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Work & Travel USA - Step by Step

Program Fees
The full amount of the program fees is due with receipt of the invoice. We will invoice you after we have received your complete application documents and after we have conducted a skype/webcam interview with you.

Placement confirmation
Intrax contacts your host company and confirms your placements [For Walk-in: You will get in touch with Intrax in the USA on a regular basis.]

Visa documents
Within approximately 3 weeks you will receive the DS-2019 form together with other information regarding your visa interview.

Visa interview at the American embassy
Now you can schedule an appointment with the American embassy in your home country. Please check your local website for more information. Please note that you must have an in-person interview at the American embassy.

Pre-Departure Orientation
Before you leave for the USA, you will be required to do an online pre-departure Orientation. You will receive important information for your legal stay in the
United States.
Enjoy your stay in the USA!

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Repetition of Program

You can participate in the Work & Travel Program up to 3 times. The J-1 visa application is independent of a former participation in other J-1 programs, such as High School, Au pair or Camp Counsellor in the USA.


Curious? – Find out more about Work & Travel USA!

If you have any questions, our European office in Berlin will be pleased to help.
Please contact Vera Bahnemann:
E-mail: jobsinternships-usa@intrax.com, telephone +49 - 30 - 84 39 39 62.

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