| Program Details |
Program
Options - Program Dates - Visa
Extension - Exits & Returns - Employment
- Insurance
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| USA Work
& Travel |
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The program provides:
• J-1 visa documentation
• 4 months of insurance
• Complete orientation
• Student Program Handbook
• Program administration
and supervision
• 24-hour emergency assistance
• Job assistance (with additional fee)
The
Program does NOT include:
• Visa application
fees at the U.S. Consulate/Embassy
• SEVIS fee
• Round trip airfare to the U.S.
• Airport transfers
• Transportation expenses
• Any daily living
expenses including rent, utilities, furnishings, meals etc.
• Any union dues at the place of employment
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| Program
Options |
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Self Placement:
You can choose the Self placed option and arrange your own employment
in the US. This option gives you freedom to choose the location
and type of job you wish to have during your USA
Work & Travel Program. You will also be responsible
for all the arrangements with the employer.
If you decide to find your own job, a written job offer must
be submitted to CHI with your full application when applying
for the USA Work & Travel Program.
Job Assistance:
With an additional fee you can receive job assistance from CHI.
If you choose this option, CHI will provide a job for you and
will assist you with the selection of employment. CHI will also
provide all the necessary documentation about the employment
and will assist with all the arrangements. |
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| Program
duration dates |
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| You can enroll in the program during the period
that coincides with your official summer holiday in your home
country. |
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SUMMER
Northern Hemisphere
May - October
WINTER
Southern Hemisphere
November - April |
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The duration dates of each participant can vary
according to his/her availability. The exact dates during which
you can stay and work in the US are determined on your DS-2019
form.
There is a requirement of a minimum 3-month work commitment.
You are eligible to work for a maximum of 4 months with
a 30-day post-program option to travel. |
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| Post-program
travel period |
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The DS-2019 form covers the period up to 4 months
during which you can legally work in the U.S. The end date on
your DS-2019 form (box 3) is the last day you can legally work
in the U.S. After this date you are authorized to stay in the
US for 30 more days for the purpose of domestic travel.
During the post-program travel period you are allowed to travel
only within the U.S. Once you leave the U.S. and you will not
be able to re-enter.
If you overstay your visa without proper authorization you are
subject to arrest and deportation. Furthermore, violation of
immigration regulations may jeopardize the possibility of obtaining
a U.S. visa in the future. |
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| Extension |
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While you may wish the excitement and pleasure
of living and working in the U.S. to go on forever, extending
your stay beyond the designated program dates on your DS-2019
form is not possible. CHI is only authorized to sponsor
you during the specified program period indicated on your DS-2019
form. You were accepted into the program and granted the J-1
visa on the condition that you would depart the U.S. upon the
termination of your program. CHI has no authority to issue DS-2019
forms for student sponsorship outside the set program dates.
If you wish to change your status, we will not be able to assist
you with this process. It is a very complicated process and
we do not recommend it. |
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| Exits
and Returns to the U.S. |
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In order to remain in "good standing"
on your USA Work & Travel Program,
you are only allowed to re-enter USA before the expiration date
on your J-1 visa, as well as DS-2019 form. If you intend to
visit different countries during your USA
Work & Travel Program and you wish to re-enter the
U.S. please make sure of the following:
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That your visa indicates you can make multiple entries. The
letter "M" must be on your J-1 visa in your passport.
If you do not have a multiple entries visa, you may not re-enter
the U.S.
You are traveling within the dates on your DS-2019 form. If
you will be traveling after the end date on your DS-2019 form,
you will not be able to re-enter the U.S.
Make sure that your status in the SEVIS is valid. You can either
check it on CHI's web site www.sevis.org
or you can contact the CHI Work &
Travel Department directly at 1-800-432-4643.
You must send your DS-2019 form to the CHI
Work & Travel Department for a signature. A CHI Responsible
Office must sign the DS-2019, which states that you have permission
to travel outside of US. If you don’t, you may encounter
problems when you attempt to re-enter the U.S. on your J-1 visa.
Please mail your DS-2019 form a minimum of 3 weeks prior to
your departure by trackable mail (i.e.: DHL, FedEx, UPS). Please
also include a note stating your travel plans, U.S. address
and a phone number where you can be contacted: |
Cultural Homestay International
Work & Travel Department
104 Butterfield Rd.
San Anselmo, CA 94960
Phone: 1-800-432-4643
Fax: 1-415-459-2182
E-mail: chiwt@chinet.org
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Keep in mind that traveling to different countries may require
a tourist visa. Please contact the Embassy/Consulate of the
country you wish to visit for more information. |
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| Employment |
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Once you enter the U.S. you are required to go to your pre-assigned
job. You MUST go to the job that you originally accepted.
If you do not report to the original employer you will be reported
to the Department of State, your visa will be cancelled and
you will be subject to deportation.
Upon cancellation, you will be notified by CHI about your status
via email. After cancellation, you must return to your home
country immediately. CHI will notify the partner agency in your
home country and will request to also inform your parents. |
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| Jobs you CANNOT do |
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USA Work & Travel
visa (J-1) does not allow you to do the following jobs:
• Camp Counselor
• Park Ranger
• Nanny, Babysitter, Au Pair
• Medical worker
• Teacher or Coach
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Crew member on the ship or airplane
• Pilot
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Door-to-door salesperson |
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| Insurance |
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Your USA Work & Travel
provides insurance for all the participants throughout the full
length of the program. Your insurance will cover exactly the
same period as your DS-2019 form. This insurance can be only
used within the U.S.
Even though you have insurance, you will have to pay part of
your medical costs. This is called "Deductible". For
each incident you are required to pay a $100 deductible and
this money will not be refunded to you. If your medical bill
is smaller than $100, you are required to cover the full amount
by yourself. If you go to an emergency room without having an
urgent accident or illness, you will be charged a $250 deductible.
If you need medical attention or treatment, please call the
24-hour assistance line at:
1-866-509-7714
In the event of an emergency accident or illness, you may not
have the time to call the Assistance Line immediately. However
you must notify the Assistance Line within 48 hours about your
accident or illness.
For each accident or illness you must also complete a Claim
Form to receive a refund of your money. This does not include
the deductible. The Claim Form must be completed in full, and
signed by both the doctor and yourself. The Claim Form should
be attached to each bill or statement you submit and sent to
the address below within 60 days:
CLAIM OFFICES
CareMed Claims
CISI Claims Department
River Plaza, 9 - West Broad Street
Stamford - CT - 06902-3788
It will take around 4 to 6 weeks to process your insurance bill.
For more information about your insurance please see your CareMed
Insurance Brochure |
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