IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR ALL PARTICIPANTS PLANNING ON GOING TO THE US THIS SUMMER: DUE TO THE SEVERE DELAYS IN OBTAINING FACE TO FACE VISA APPOINTMENTS AT THE US EMBASSY IN LONDON AND THE US CONSULATE IN BELFAST, ANY APPLICATIONS RECEIVED NOW ARE HIGHLY UNLIKELY TO RECEIVE THEIR VISAS UNTIL THE END OF JULY 2008. PLEASE BEAR THIS IN MIND WHEN PLANNING YOUR DATES!
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Through the Work & Travel USA Program you can work in just about any job available in the US for up to four months during your summer vacation. The Work & Travel USA Program benefits you by allowing you to immerse yourself in U.S. culture, earn money and act as a student ambassador for your home country. Not to mention that work experience abroad looks great on your CV!
Without a doubt, this is one of the greatest ways to discover the United States. As you will discover, there are so many places to see and to visit in this huge country!
What makes this experience so special is that when you go home, you'll have a lot more than great memories and some cool photos. You'll also have an international work experience that will make your CV or resume get the most attention! When applying for a job, chances are that your work experience in the United States will move your CV to the top of the list!
As a US government-required Legal Sponsor, our partner CIEE provides you with all the support you need to explore the US.
Apart from assisting you in getting your work visa, we provide lots of advice and information, covering everything from taxes and social security to accommodation. In addition, our colleagues in the US are available on a 24-hour emergency hotline should you need emergency help at any time during your stay.
For more information go to www.ciee.org/wat
2008 Fees: £430
Fees include:
Full sponsorship for the J1 visa
Medical and liability insurance
SEVIS fees