J1 Visa Work and Travel Program
The purpose of the J1 Work/Travel program is to give university and college students the opportunity to experience another culture and travel while earning money to support their stay and extra for tuition. In addition, they are able to share their own culture, gain some practical experience and meet new friends. The J1 Work/Travel period is for a maximum of four months.
E-JAM works in conjunction with J1 U.S.A. Sponsors to provide placements throughout the U.S.A. in pre-screened industries such as: hotels/resorts - fast food restaurants - summer camps - amusement parks - national and state parks retail stores/shops, etc.
The following are some examples of positions:
Housekeepers – front desk clerks - food servers – kitchen help – dishwasher - ride operator – camp counselors – lifeguards – retail associates, etc.
Costs:
E-JAM charges each candidate a non-refundable registration fee of JA$3,000.00. In addition, candidates will be expected to pay a program fee $950.00.
E-JAM tries to make the program fee as affordable as possible, it includes: medical/health insurance for the entire work period; administrative fees; finding placement; embassy service and pre-departure orientation. It does not include the cost for the US Embassy visa voucher nor airfare.
Application Process:
Applicants Must Be:
- 19 to 28 years old.
- Currently a full time student enrolled in a college, or University (not in final year of studies - proof required).
- Willing to participate in an unskilled or service sector job, practical experience is not required but is recommended.
- Able to work a minimum of 3 - 4 months.
We encourage all interested students to register early, not only to save money, but for us to present your resumes promptly to the employers. It takes approximately 10-12 weeks, sometimes longer, to complete the process depending on when we can get a US Embassy interview. Delays in applying and submitting supporting documents will add to the time it takes to obtain an Embassy appointment and getting to your job on time; our preference is to schedule appointments two-three weeks before departure date. Students arriving late to jobs as a result of late embassy visits and late flights stand the chance of job cancellation, as the US employers plan work schedules around projected arrival dates
