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The following programs are currently active:
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H2B Temporary Work USA
J1/Work & Travel USA
Career J1 Career Training/Internship USA
Additional Services are available:
Job Offers for Work & Travel Participants
H2B Visa Extensions
New Programs coming soon:
Academic Year Program
Work Experience in UK
Hospitality Program in Australia
H2A Agricultural Program |
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H-2B Temporary Work USA |
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 Program Description
 Types of Positions
 Benefits
 Eligibility
 How to Apply
 Required Documents |
| H2B VISA PROGRAM DESCRIPTION |
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Every year, employers throughout the U.S. hire young adults from around the world to live and work under the H-2B Visa Program, filling positions where there is a shortage of American workers. We are able to help those who have already found a position in the U.S. as well as those who would like to be matched with an employer. Participants on the program are legally able to work in the U.S. for a full summer or winter season, typically 6-10 months. |
About the Program
H2B Program gives an opportunity to obtain temporary work visa for seasonal manual work in the USA. Offered positions do not need to correspond with one's work experience or field of study. Work permit is issued for minimum of 4 months up to 10 months with a possibility to extend it for the period of 3 years.
Further Employment
Work permit applies to specific position and employer. Any other work is illegal. At the end of the contract there is an opportunity to get a new contract with different employer and thus to extend the validity of visa. If an applicant decides to leave his current employer, he/she must return to the home country. Otherwise his/her stay in the U.S. becomes illegal.
Wages
Generally, employees from foreign countries get same wages as the US citizens.
In such case the salary for the H-2B jobs is never less than minimum wage for the specific position. Most employers pay starting from $7.00/hour.
Overtime
Overtime pay is at least 1.5 times the employee's regular rate of pay. In some states, the employers pay for overtime not more than the employee's regular rate of pay. We will inform applicant about hourly rate of each position.
Payments
The salary is paid weekly or every two weeks.
Accommodation
Some employers provide accommodation for free, others provide some contribution. However, some employers do not provide accommodation and employees have to find it on their own. UWP will provide you with information on ways how to find accommodation in the U.S. The cost of accommodation is usually $50 - $85 per week, depending on the location. In case the
accommodation in the U.S. The cost of accommodation is usually $50 - $85 per week, depending on the location. In case the employer provides accommodation, cost for this accommodation will be deducted from employee's monthly salary.
Food
All other expenses including food have to be covered by employee. Expenses for food are not very high in the U.S., being approximately about $150 - $200 per month.
Health Insurance
All our participants will receive a health insurance before traveling to the U.S.
Visa
The length of the visa depends on the length of the contract with the employer, but applicant may get visa for maximum of 10 months at first, with a possibility of extending it up to 3 years.
Important: visa applies only to one employer and position. This means that the employee cannot have a different job and work for a different employer other than the one stated in the visa.
The H-2B Work USA program includes:
- Recruitment, screening and placement of employees
- Employment agreements
- Processing the Department of Labor certification application
- Processing the H-2B Visa petition to the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services
- Ensuring employees are covered by Accident and Sickness insurance and making low-cost coverage available when needed
- Providing a Participant Handbook and Inside the USA guide for each employee
- Ongoing 24-hour support for employers and employees
TYPES OF POSITIONS:
H-2B Work USA specializes in H-2B Visas for the following positions:
Wait Staff
Host Staff
Front Desk Housekeeping
Ski Instructors
Kitchen Staff
Cashier
Food & Beverage Servers
Concierge
Sales Assistance
Ski Lift Operators
Dining Room Attendants
Lifeguards
Dishwashers & Bus Staff
Line & Prep Cooks, etc
LOCATIONS:
Positions are available throughout the USA, mainly in big resort areas.
BENEFITS
- Full-time student status not required
- Secured work placement
- Guaranteed prevailing wage as would be paid to a full-time US citizen occupying the same position.
- English proficiency need not be excellent but low to intermediate
- Assistance and support for paperwork co-ordination and documentation for the temporary H-2B work visa
- Health Insurance assistance
- Pre-departure orientation in one's home country
- Sound support on how to obtain a Social Security Card (requirement)
- Tax Refund
- Key references for building an attractive resume
- An adventure of a lifetime
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ELIGIBILITY
The program is open to any hardworking individual between the ages of 18 - 40 yrs. A low to intermediate understanding and ability to speak the English language is essential to qualify at your local US Embassy as well as to get by at your work place. Applicants should be willing to work unsupervised and diligently in an unskilled service sector environment.
HOW TO APPLY
Please contact us for current program fees. Once you received your application forms please complete and send them to UWP, including any supporting documents. Incomplete and poorly presented applications generally take longer to process and will result in delays to your program.
Please send UWP the original plus one copy of your completed application.
We strongly recommend you keep a copy for your own reference.
REQUIRED DOCUMENTS:
- A completed application form with signed terms and conditions.
- Two original letters of references in English
- Resume or CV
- Copy of passport
- Copies of previous US visas (if applicable)
- 2 passport size photos
SELF - ARRANGED JOBS
If you have an employer that is willing to hire you using the H2B Visa program, please contact us and give us your employer contact details. Our lawyers will contact the employer and will evaluate his eligibility.
Many thanks and good luck with your application! |
| Work and Travel USA |
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 Program Description
 Duration and Dates
 Types of Jobs and Locations
 Eligibility
 What You Get
 How to Apply
 Required Documents
 SEVIS
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PROGRAM DETAILS
 Welcome to UWP Work & Travel USA Program! Without a doubt, this is one of the greatest ways to discover the United States. As you will see, there are so many places to see and to visit in our great country!
The USA Work & Travel Program offers overseas university exchange students a challenging opportunity to intimately experience life and culture in the U.S. during their summer holiday period.
Work & Travel USA provides international university students the chance to work at entry-level, seasonal jobs in the United States for up to 4 months on a J-1 Visa. Participants are entitled to work, earn money and travel at the end of the work assignment. By working at a summer or winter job, you’ll have the chance to experience the U.S. as more than just a tourist and to share your own traditions and cultures with U.S. citizens and other participating students from around the world.
The program provides:
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J-1 visa documentation (Job Offers for Work and Travel Participants Link)
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4 months of insurance
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Complete orientation
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Student Program Handbook
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Program administration and supervision
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The Program does NOT include:
PROGRAM DURATION DATES
You can enroll in the program during the period that coincides with your official summer holiday in your home country.
SUMMER
Northern Hemisphere: May - October
WINTER
Southern Hemisphere: November - April
TYPES OF J1 VISA JOBS AND LOCATIONS
Placement areas:
Paid positions are available in: amusement parks, food and beverage retail concessions, retail stores/shops in tourist towns, hotels, ski resorts, national parks and many others.
Types of jobs include but are not limited to:
Ski Lift operator, Hotel desk clerks, Lifeguards, Park services, Cooks, Dining room attendants, Game attendants, Fast food workers, Housekeeping, Kitchen Help, Ride Operators, Retail Staff, Dishwashing, Counter Staff, Wait Staff, Maintenance, etc.
Locations:
Positions are available throughout the USA, mainly in big resort areas.
ELIGIBILITY
Work & Travel USA participants must be:
WHAT YOU GET
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- A month to travel in the USA after completion of your job
- Access to tax refund services that will assist you in filing your taxes and help you in reclaiming any portion of the taxes paid in the U.S. that are due to you.
HOW TO APPLY
Once you have received your application forms please fill in and send them to UWP partner agency in your country including any supporting documents. Incomplete and poorly presented applications generally take longer to process and will result in delays to your program.
Please send UWP the original plus one copy of your completed application.
We strongly recommend you keep a copy for your own reference.
REQUIRED DOCUMENTS:
- A completed application form with signed terms and conditions. If you are under 21, your guardian's or parent's signature must appear on application
- An original letter of references in English
- Resume or CV
- Proof of student status form -must be filled and sealed or stamped by university. A university letter which includes the same information as on the form is also acceptable.
- A job offer (J1 job for self-arranged participants only)
- Copy of passport
- Copies of previous US visas (if applicable)
- 2 passport size photos
SELF - ARRANGED JOBS
Applicants who have arranged their own jobs in the United States must submit a written offer of employment to UWP. An official employment offer must be on company letterhead and must clearly state the following:
- Company name, contact address phone number and fax number
- Contact name and e-mail
- Job start and end date
- Pay rate
- Housing description
UWP will contact all self-arranged employers to confirm each job offer. Any falsified, forged, or fabricated job offers will be rejected without refund.
SEVIS
Participants must follow SEVIS regulations during their stay in the United States of America. SEVIS is the official abbreviation of the Student and Exchange Visitor Information System. SEVIS has been set up by the U.S. government in an effort to keep track of all exchange visitors (J visas) and international foreign students (F & M visas) during their stay in the United States. SEVIS replaced an old manual, paper-driven procedure with an automated one in which real time, accurate information is updated and maintained through the use of a web-based application. SEVIS has also enabled schools and exchange program sponsors to transmit electronic information and event notifications via the internet, to the Department of Homeland Security and the U.S. Department of State throughout exchange visitor's and the student's stay in the U.S.
All the J1 program sponsors must comply with SEVIS rules & regulations and keep all of exchange visitors' records up to date by U.S. law. Therefore, it is VERY IMPORTANT that the J1 Work/Travel and Trainee Program participants report us their arrival confirmation and U.S. home address within 7 days of their arrival in order for us to validate their program in SEVIS and to remain in contact with us for any changes in the program within 7 days of change. If a participant forgets this important requirement, he/she is going to be in danger of losing the program sponsorship and may have the program terminated.
At our program orientation sessions and through program applications, our participants are given precise details and instructions about SEVIS.
Many thanks and good luck with your application! |
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 Types of Positions
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 Program Options
 How to Apply |
CAREER TRAINING PROGRAM
The purpose of the J-1 Visa Program for trainees is to provide international participants with
opportunities for professional development, insights of American know-how in the field of
training, and a greater understanding of American society and culture. J-1 international
trainees are expected to share the cross-cultural and professional knowledge they have gained in the U.S. upon return to their home country at the end of the training. The J-1 Program is also intended to allow Americans to learn about the culture and expertise of the participant's home country.
Program Details
The Training Program / Internship USA is a maximum 18 month practical learning experience related to the course of study. If you are
interested in improving your understanding of American business practices and methodologies, this is the right program for you.
Career Training USA can sponsor trainees and interns who locate their own host employer through our Self-Arranged Program or UWP can
support trainees and interns who wish to participate in our Arranged Placement Program and be matched with an employer. Either way,
you’ll be interviewed by an UWP representative, tested for English fluency and participate in an orientation session in your home country.
TYPES OF POSITIONS:
Career Training USA works with companies, offering J1 Jobs in a variety of fields, including:
Accounting
Advertising
Arts Administration
Business Administration
Computer Science
Engineering
Finance
Hospitality & Tourism
Management
Marketing & Sales
Public Law & Administration
Public Relations
ELIGIBILITY
Whether you have already found your host company, or need to be matched with one, the following requirements must be met before
applying for this program:
International Career Training Program Requirements:
- Degree, study, or apprenticeship related to the training program from an accredited university or post-secondary institution
- Minimum 2 years of university study or 2 years of professional work experience in the chosen field of training
- 20-38 years of age
- Fluent in English
- Can participate in program all year round
- Have not held the J-1 Visa in the Trainee category before. If previous J-1 Visas were in other categories (e.g. the Secondary School
- Student or Summer Work/Travel categories) you may apply.
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PROGRAM OPTIONS
You may choose between 2 program options:
1. Self-Arranged Option
2. UWP Premium Placement
Self- Arranged applicants must secure their own placement with an US host employer. Your Host Company needs to:
Offer to you training for up to 6, 12 or 18 months in one of the program subject fields.
Provide you with a structured training program that must be both suitable to your qualifications and background.
Ensure that you engage in training and do not perform work that a part-time or full-time staff member of the company would otherwise be
responsible for. As a J-1 Trainee you are not allowed to make final decisions about, or carry the full responsibility for, major tasks,
assignments or projects. However, you may provide assistance in such matters since on-the-job training is encouraged as an important
learning tool.
HOW TO APPLY
Application package:
1. Completed Application Form (available at request)
2. Your Resume (in English) - 1 page;
3. Personal essay-signed (in English) - 2 page;
4. Two recommendation letters (in English);
5. Copies of your degrees (diplomas) or proof of your student status along with English translation;
6. Proof of your health insurance
7. Copies of your passport and previous US visas;
8. Two photos 4/5 cm size
9. Learning agreement, training plan and learning objectives
The processing time is typically 4-6 weeks. However, the entire application process may take longer, depending on how quickly you and your
host company provide KIEC with all necessary materials and information.
You will be provided with a Certificate of Eligibility (form DS-2019) which you will submit to US Consulate in order to obtain a J1 Visa.
Many thanks and good luck with your application!
Job Offers for Work & Travel Participants
If you already have a program sponsor, but you are looking only to get a job offer (j1 work), we can help you. United Work Programs accepts applications for both summer and winter seasons.
Please contact us to fill in Work & Travel application form for job offer to proceed
Apply now for your Work & Travel J1 job offer
Currently, there are several positions for the exchange students available in: (Work and Travel USA link)
Florida and California resorts
Type of jobs: resort workers (waiters, housekeepers, servers)
Wage: $7.50+ per hour
40 hours+ per week
To get a job offer you should:
Send us the following information to info@kathmanduinfosys.com
- Your resume (in English). For some positions a photo might be required but this is not a mandatory rule.
- Arrival date
- Sponsor name. If your sponsor requires a special form to be filled in by the US employer, please email it to us.
- Your preferences/requirements. We will do our best to find a job place which meets your requirements.
After we find a place that suits you we will send you a notification along with an invoice. Please note we will not allocate a job offer for you
until the payment is received.
You will get a job offer by email within 3 work days after the payment is received.
Many thanks and good luck with your application!
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| H2B Visa Extensions |
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We currently provide H2B visa extension for H2B workers that are in USA with their visas expiring soon
We have several types of job offered by H2B employers in hospitality, landscaping, pool management and
construction with a pay range from $7.50 up to $14/hr. (Employers Menu) |
Also, we deal with H2B recruiting of the Returning H-2B workers (that had an H-2B work visa in previous 3
years).
( Recruiting Tours Menu)
If you fall into these categories and would like to extend your H2B visa please Contact us immediately.
We will provide you with more details - application forms, fees, current available job descriptions |
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