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J-1 Exchange Visitor Program Summer Work Travel

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J-1 Exchange Visitor Program Summer Work Travel

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    1. J-1 Exchange Visitor Program Summer Work & Travel Presented By Randy Anderson Jay Gawande

    2. Summer Work & Travel Specifics The Exchange Visitor Program is carried out under the provisions of the Mutual Education and Cultural Exchange Act of 1961. The purpose of this act was to increase mutual understanding between the people of the United States & other countries by means of education and cultural exchanges.

    3. Summer Work & Travel Specifics The Exchange Visitor Program is administered by the Office of Exchange Coordination and Designation in the Bureau of Education and Cultural Affairs. The Summer Work & Travel Program is 1 of 15 different exchange program categories under the J-1 Visa.

    4. Summer Work & Travel Specifics International education and cultural exchanges are one of the most effective means of developing lasting and meaningful relationships with people from all around the world. The This program provides an extremely valuable opportunity for others to experience the United States, our culture, and our way of life.

    5. Summer Work & Travel Specifics This program also helps to create dialogue, friendships and understanding between Americans and people of different cultures and faiths throughout the world. The purpose of the Summer Work & Travel program is to provide bona fide foreign college / university students, temporary employment & travel opportunity for a period up to four months maximum during their summer vacation.

    6. Summer Work & Travel Specifics Program duration cannot exceed a period of 4 months. Usually students can then travel the U.S. for 1 month beyond the period. The program beginning and end dates can not interfere with the foreign students completing their classes or exams and can not extend into the college / university academic calendar.

    7. Summer Work & Travel Specifics Program participants typically work in non-skilled and skilled positions. Program participants cannot be placed in positions such as domestic help, employment involving patient care, positions requiring them to invest their own money for inventory, such as door to door sales.

    8. Summer Work & Travel Specifics A foreign student may participate in the Summer Work & Travel program only during their summer vacation. Northern hemisphere essentially coincides with the U.S. summer months. The Southern hemisphere coincides with the U.S. winter months.

    9. Where Are The Students From? Winter 2007-08 BRAZIL Available November 16 to March 15 Winter 2007-08 CHILE Available December 15 to April 1 Spring 2008 ECUADOR & COSTA RICA Available March 1 to June 15 Spring 2008 THAILAND & INDIA Available March 15 to June 1 Summer 2008 MOLDOVA & TURKEY Available May 15 to Sept. 15 Summer 2008 THAILAND Available May 20 to August 30 Summer 2008 RUSSIA & KAZAK Available June 1 to Sept 30 Summer 2008 TAIWAN Available June 20 to Sept 10 Summer 2008 ECUADOR Available June 20 to Oct. 15

    10. Current Statistics

    11. Sponsor Responsibilities Summer Work & Travel Sponsoring Agencies are responsible for the effective administration of their Summer Work & Travel Program. Ultimately responsible for full compliance with all Exchange Visitor Program regulations. Recruiting, screening, and selecting eligible Summer Work & Travel participants. Assisting the company to make sure the students meet the companies requirements.

    12. Sponsor Responsibilities Pre-Arrival Materials, including a Pre-Departure Guidebook. Most guidebooks have information the students will need prior to arriving. Phone Numbers & Contact Information Welcome Orientation & Arrival Procedure Accommodation & Transportation Employment Information - job duties, job requirements, uniforms, rate of pay Local Information - statistics of Wisconsin Dells weather, clothing, websites Money & Budgeting Social Security & Insurance U.S. Customs, Laws, Safety, & Emergencies

    13. Sponsor Responsibilities Orientation of students to the U.S. Orientation of employers to new cultures. Explaining the who, what, when, where, why’s. Monitoring the participants activity. Assisting employer with any issues or problems that may arise.

    14. Sponsor Responsibilities Adhering to SEVIS Requirements. Students must register within 30 days of arriving in U.S. * Most sponsors have students register within 1 week of arrival. SEVIS facilitates timely reporting and monitoring of international students and exchange visitors in the U.S. The U.S. Government has created this system for electronic tracking of all J-1participants. SEVIS enables sponsors to transmit participant information to the Department of State (DOS) and Department of Homeland Security (DHS), originally Immigration and Naturalization Service (INS).

    15. Employer’s Responsibilities To fully understand and embrace this program as a Cultural Exchange Program. To assist the student / sponsor in making this a well rounded experience for everyone involved. To comply with the Exchange Visitor program regulations and policy of the J-1 sponsor. To know the sponsoring organization / contact information of your J-1 students.

    16. Employer’s Responsibilities To ensure the job offer provided to the student is fulfilled. The job offers are “contracts”. The employer must hold up their end of the deal. Normally the contracts are based on an average of 40 hours per week for the length of time the student is here. The job offers are backed by the Department of State.

    17. Employer’s Responsibilities Assist in monitoring the students. To notify the sponsor if you have any problems, concerns or questions regarding the students. This is a partnership and communication is a must. Some sponsoring agencies will have a local contact person who can be on site to assist the employer. If this is applicable – utilize it.

    18. How do Foreign Students Find Out About This Program? Word of mouth Through their colleges / universities Internet, newspapers, flyers Job Fairs Friends / Colleagues who have participated in the program.

    19. Why Do Foreign Students Participate? To improve their English skills. To experience our way of life & culture. To build their resume with oversees experience. Wages may be higher in the U.S. And yes for some to Party!

    20. How Much Does It Cost A Student? Student program rates will vary, depending on what is included. Normal & customary fees range anywhere from $1635 - $2,435 This cost normally includes Visa, Job Offer, International Travel Insurance, International Agent Fee, Application Process and other travel arrangements.

    21. How Much Does A Student Earn? A Student makes approximately $8 /Hr. A Student earns about $1000 after all expenses

    22. Available Jobs for Summer 09

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    24. Available Jobs for Summer 09

    25. Available Jobs for Summer 09

    26. Points Of Interest for Your Orientation Ensure the student has a DS2019. Certificate of Eligibility for Exchange Visitor (J1) Status. This is the form that says the sponsor accepted the student, when the students receives it they take it to the local consulate / embassy to apply for their J1 Visa. Take note on the dates that are listed in box 3 “Form Covers Period”. The student can not work prior to the start date listed and cannot work after the end date listed.

    27. Points Of Interest for Your Orientation The DS2019 also lists the sponsoring agency and contact information. Ensure the student has a United States of America Visa – verify the Visa Type / Class is listed as a J1. Ensure the student has an I-94 Entrance Card. This is stamped when entering through customs.

    28. Points Of Interest for Your Orientation Ensure the I-9 is completed correctly. Incorporate a U.S. Culture 101. Discuss things like grooming, being on time, independence, making appropriate decisions, politeness. Ensure the W-4 is completed correctly. For example J1 students must claim single, even if they are married.

    29. Points Of Interest for Your Orientation Taxes – As a J-1 worker, they are required to pay: Federal Income Tax State Income Tax City Income Tax Not Required to pay: Social Security Tax Medicare Tax Federal Unemployment Tax

    30. Document Sample DS2019

    31. Document Sample I-94

    32. Document Sample – USA J1 Visa

    33. Other Points Of Interest Discuss with students options for 2nd jobs if applicable. Make sure hiring managers don’t allow the students to work past their DS2019 date. Schedule Social Security.

    34. Student Departure Early Departure - if students request to leave early verify in writing why. Explain to them that they are in this county because of a job with you. Contact the agency, discuss pulling the students Visa Discuss the options of the student returning again next year. Confirm where to send last check.

    35. Who and How do You Contact?

    36. End Thank You So Much

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