USA
Work and Travel – J-1 Visa:
Who can participate?
In the program can participate everyone who is:
- A full time student
- At age between 18- 28
- Fluent in English, at least intermediate level
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What can we offer you?
We offer 3 options Work and travel, in order to meet your individual needs and expectations.
- Option No. 1 WAT Premium Program - for participants with clear criteria and expectations, who love the big choice and the various suggestions. Since everyone likes to have a choice, you will receive weekly job offers, so thus you can choose where you want to spend your unforgettable summer.
- Option No. 2 WAT Self- arranged - for participants who have the possibility to find job offer on their own or who go back to their ex employer.
- Option No. 3 WAT Freestyle - for participants who are ready to take the challenge to go to the USA without ensured job offer. If you choose this type of program you have the chance to experience freedom and a lot of adrenaline. If you visit the USA for the first time and your English is not perfect - don’t take the risk
Depending on your necessities and requirements we can offer you different duration of the program three, four or five months.
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Required documents:
A photo- passport size
A passport – passport validity must be at least 6 months longer then the closing date of the program
A copy of all previous visas for the USA ( Where available and if they are not in your passport)
Identity card
An assurance that you are a full time student during the academic year 2009/ 2010
A student book
Completion documents for application - Contract, Application form of the Organization Sponsorship of the United States.
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What can you work in the US?
You can choose from different positions like:
1. Hotel:
Front desk clerk
Housekeeper
Doorman
Parking attendant
Maintenance worker
Laundry worker
2. Restaurant:
Buzzer
Waiter/waitress
Host/hostess
Cook
Kitchen help
Banquet server
3. Store or supermarket:
Cashier
Retail sales assistant
Warehouse assistant
4. Gas station:
Gas attendant
5. Amusement park:
Games/ride operator
Ticket sales
6. Fast food:
Cook
Cashier
Kitchen help
7. National parks- these are big territories in the US, which are attraction for many tourists, because of their beautiful nature and historical sightseeing.
Tour guide
Marina assistant
Lifeguard
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Required documents for J- 1 interview
1. One photo 5x 5 size in full face on a light background.
2. A passport + A copy of all previous visas for the USA ( Where available and if they are not in your passport) – passport validity must be at least 6 months longer then the closing date of the program
3. A Student book- the original one.
4. A valid assurance from the university (to serve the American Consulate)
5. DS2019 (provided by ` SLAVA- 7` OOD)
6. SEVIS receipt (provided by ` SLAVA-7` OOD)
7. The yellow copy of deposit slips for paying the fee for the visa interview. The fee must be paid only in the branch of Union Bank.
8. Completed forms for visa – DS-156, DS-157 и DS-158.
