Links

In this section you can find links to useful web-sites and sources of valuable information regarding the USA Work & Travel Program.

• Government Regulations & Visa information:

www.state.gov – a U.S. Department of State web-site

www.exchanges.state.gov – Information about all Exchange Visitor Programs

http://usembassy.state.gov - U.S. embassies abroad

http://www.exchanges.state.gov/education/jexchanges/about.htm - Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs

https://www.fmjfee.com/index.jhtml - SEVIS I-901 fee processing website

• SEVIS:

www.sevis.org – a website for participants' validations, maintained by CHI

• Social Security Administration, Tax Authorities, Insurance Provider:

www.ssa.gov – Social Security Administration

www.ssa.gov/locator/ - Here you can find the closest Social Security Office to you

www.irs.gov – Internal Revenue Service: you can find important information regarding the taxation of the USA Work & Travel participants

www.irs.ustreas.gov – Tax Return information and downloadable documents on IRS website

www.caremed-assistance.com – Here you can locate the closest hospital or doctor's office to you accepting Care Med insurance

www.chinetwat.lnk.taxback.com - Assistance with tax returns and easy filing for USA Work & Travel participants

• Housing and hostelling tips:

www.hostels.com

www.motels.com

www.hotels.com

www.roommates.com

http://www.chinet.org/wt/housing-student.htm

• Transportation tips:

www.greyhound.com

www.amtrak.com

www.travelocity.com

www.cheaptickets.com

www.priceline.com

www.mapquest.com

• Cultural information and preparation tips:

http://usinfo.state.gov/usa/infousa/