J1 Exchange Visitor Program Summer Work

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J-1 Exchange Visitor ProgramSummer Work Travel

• Presented By
• Randy Anderson
• Jay Gawande

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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
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• Summer 2008 RUSSIA KAZAK Available June 1 to
  Sept 30
• Summer 2008 TAIWAN Available June 20 to Sept
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• Summer 2008 ECUADOR Available June 20 to Oct. 15

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Current Statistics
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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.

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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

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Sponsor Responsibilities

• Orientation of students to the U.S.
• Orientation of employers to new cultures.
• Explaining the who, what, when, where, whys.
• Monitoring the participants activity.
• Assisting employer with any issues or problems
  that may arise.

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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).

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Employers 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.

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Employers 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.

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Employers 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.

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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.

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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!

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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.

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How Much Does A Student Earn?

• A Student makes approximately 8 /Hr.
• A Student earns about 1000 after all
  expenses

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Available Jobs for Summer 09
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Available Jobs for Summer 09
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Available Jobs for Summer 09
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Available Jobs for Summer 09
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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.

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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.

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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.

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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

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Document Sample DS2019

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Document Sample I-94

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Document Sample USA J1 Visa
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Other Points Of Interest

• Discuss with students options for 2nd jobs if
  applicable.
• Make sure hiring managers dont allow the
  students to work past their DS2019 date.
• Schedule Social Security.

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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.

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Who and How do You Contact?
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• Thank You So Much