Here you will find basic information about our company and the Work and Travel USA program in English. You can request more details- info@worksummerprograms.com or call +1 972-381-0524
ABOUT WSP INTERNATIONAL
Our aim is to help young international individuals to gain understanding, acquire knowledge and develop skills for living in today’s interdependent and culturally diverse world and offer them a wide variety of international educational and work program.
WORK AND TRAVEL USA
The Work and Travel USA Program is a unique and exciting way for international students to experience the American way of life, while earning money to cover living expenses. Students from various countries have the opportunity to work in the US during their summer vacation (within college summer breaks). Work is generally seasonal and primarily offered in the tourism industry – hotels, amusement parks, resorts, restaurants, pools etc.
WAT PROGRAM BASICS
The Work and Travel USA program:
- allows eligible students to work in the USA for a maximum of 4 months (between May 25 and September 30)
- obliges eligible students to register in SEVIS (Department of State system)
- allows eligible students to undertake additional work, but must get sponsor approval
- allows eligible students to travel during days off and at the end of their working period for up to a maximum of 25-30 days, BUT student must return to their study country for the start of the academic year – October 1.
- obliges eligible students to keep the primary job if job terms are kept
- allows eligible students to travel outside US borders, but only within DS-2019 dates.
- obliges eligible students to do monthly check-ins per sponsor instructions
- allows to improve English skills due to an English-speaking living and working environment
- obliges eligible students to return to home country within program dates
ELIGIBILITY
If you meet all the below terms, then you are eligible for the Work and Travel USA program:
- a current or about to graduate university student with a valid student ID and current grades
- foreign students must have valid visas until October 1
- minimum communicative English-speaking skills
- passport valid minimum until 6 months after return from the program
WORK AND TRAVEL USA SPONSORSHIP
WSP INTERNATIONAL works ONLY with the best sponsor organizations in the USA
These sponsors are legitimate entities which have been designated by the U.S. State Department to administer the J-1 visa Work and Travel Program. The program sponsors, help oversees students to prepare for this experience, obtain all necessary work documents (especially DS 2019 form), and provide supervision and emergency backup service throughout the program – they are „with you on the program”.
In relation to program regulations participants are allowed to work legally in the U.S. on the basis of the following documents:
Job Offer Form – contract signed between Work and Travel participant and American employer and starting this year the sponsor organization. Employment dates MUST be compatible with program regulations.
DS 2019 form – document that permits participants to work legally in the U.S. Work and Travel USA participants may only work between the dates shown in box 3 on the DS 2019. This document will be provided along with a J-1 visa. Working outside of dates printed in DS 2019 form is ILLEGAL.
J-1 visa – visa that enables Work and Travel participants to work and travel in the U.S. in relation to program regulations and DS 2019 conditions.
Social Security Number – number used by the government to track tax payments. This is a crucial form of identification. You are not allowed to work legally without this number, therefore upon arrival it is mandatory to find the closest Social Security Office in your city and start the procedure.
As a Participant of the Work and Travel Program you are also obligated to register with SEVIS (Student and Exchange Visitor Information System) within 5 days of your arrival. This system has been set up by the government in an effort to keep track of all J-1 participants.
Important links related to the above information: www.ssa.gov, www.mysevis.com
PROGRAM OPTIONS
Placement
Virtual Fairs usually occur in February and March but are not limited to these months.This is a great opportunity to meet the employers face-to-face, discuss everything in detail and ask all the questions that come to mind. It is a less stressful and more laid-back form of recruitment. Only enrolled participants can participate in these events so therefore it is recommended to sign up for the Program in advance and get acquainted with current offers. WSP INTERNATIONAL does not enroll more participants than the specified number needed therefore sometimes the offers fill up very quickly.
If the employers do not travel to your study country personally, you can still get a job with a company through Virtual Interview events. This is more flexible as you do not have to travel to a specific city and just go through an interview even from your home. WSP INTERNATIONAL will schedule a proper day and time for your Interview and this way you will get an opportunity to introduce yourself to your potential employer via webcam. The interviews usually take about 5-10 minutes and are very effective. This is a fast and easy way to hold your interviews.
This option is designed for those who:
- would like to work with other English-speaking international Work and Travel participants recruited in many different countries,
- would like to work in companies such as amusement parks, resorts, hotels etc.
- are willing to work for at least 3 – 4 months,
- are looking for an employer that provides housing or helps with arranging it
- would like to travel with a larger group of friends (even 5-10 person groups are possible- depending on employer).
PROGRAM COSTS: Please call
Costs would include:
- Reservation, administrative and organizational fees, which enable student to participate in the Work and Travel USA Program,
- DS 2019 form which is essential to obtain a J-1 visa,
- Hiring Events (option B) such as: Job Fair, Virtual Interviews,
- Up to 5-month insurance plan
- Essential documents, information materials and Participant Packet in English,
- An English orientation training before departure to the US,
- 24h assistance and support in case of emergencies in the US,
- Airplane ticket fee. Ticket fee is dependent on the departure date to the US and the arrival city to the US. The total ticket fee for flights on the same day and to the same destinations will be the same (will not be dependent on the carrier) and will be provided to the Client no later than 2-3 weeks before planned departure.
Costs do not include:
- The J-1 visa fee,
- SEVIS fee
- Transportation to the workplace,
- Living costs in the US