Summer Work and Travel Program

Work and Travel Program is a wonderful opportunity for students, who are enrolled full-time in a post-secondary institution, to come to the U.S. during their summer vacations to work and travel.

The Work/Travel Program is an exchange visitor program authorized by the Educational & Cultural Affairs Bureau at the U.S. State Department; FOSTER is an Agent of CENET- designated sponsor of this program. The primary purpose of the program is to promote international understanding and exchange by giving students a chance to experience the American culture and learn more about the country and its people. It is not a way to get a permanent job in the U.S. or a way to immigrate.

Because Exchange Visitor Programs are strictly regulated, applicants must meet the requirements. Work/Travel candidates must be bona-fide full-time post-secondary students who intend to return home to continue their studies. Authorized health insurance is required. Participants are not allowed to work as domestics, in door-to-door sales, provide patient or in-home child care, or in jobs that require investment of money.

English language fluency is necessary. A positive attitude, willingness to work hard and to learn new skills, a high degree of motivation, and a sense of adventure are essential. You will be asked to purchase a round-trip air ticket, and to verify your own financial support in case of emergency. Be sure to read the Rules and Regulations portion of this site for a summary of the program rules you will be expected to follow.

Students are allowed to live and work in the US for up to 4 months. They also have the option of traveling within the U.S., after the completion of their work program, for an additional 30 days during their "grace period". According to J1 visa regulations, the program must be during the student's summer/winter vacation and the student must return to their home country once his school officialy starts and continue their post-secondary degree.

• Rules & Regulations
• Procedures
• Documents
• Summer Work/Travel FAQ

Here at FOSTER, we want to do everything we can to make your experience in the United States as enjoyable, exciting and successful as possible. This website is just one way for us to give you tips and information to help you prepare or to answer your questions while you are preparing to go to the USA. Of course, you can also call us at (22) 331- 00- 50 or email us at [email protected]

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