- Are you an Australian or New Zealand Citizen?
- Are you currently studying at TAFE, Polytech, College or University and looking to defer?
- Have you graduated from TAFE, Polytech, College or University within the last 12 months?
- Would you like the opportunity to travel to the U.S and have the flexibility of securing your job before you leave or having the freedom to find it yourself after your arrival??
Work in a single job, work in multiple jobs, work in one U.S city or work in several U.S cities! Work in almost any industry.
You have FULL flexibility & freedom to do what YOU want to do!
The Choice is yours... with the 12 Month Work & Travel visa! Examples of the types of industries in which you can work (Independent Option): Hotels / Restaurants / Amusement Parks - Administration / Reception / PA / Sales / Marketing
- Legal Secretary
- Media / Communications / Advertising
- IT / Computer software / Electronics
- Architecture
- Science research
- Graphic art/publishing
If you prefer to start working straight away in a pre-arranged job, we can organise that for you too! Urgent requirements include, but are not limited to: (Excludes one-way airfare and US Consulate costs) Program Goals - Provide qualified Australian and New Zealand participants with a chance to experience life in the United States by means of temporary employment opportunities.
- Increase mutual understanding between people of the United States and people of Australia and New Zealand by means of cultural and educational exchanges.
- Recruit participants from Australia and New Zealand who will be great "cultural ambassadors" of Australia and New Zealand in the United States and positively educate American people about the culture and traditions of Australia and New Zealand.
- Give Australian and New Zealand participants an unforgettable adventure and an important professional experience, which will add to the development of their professional careers.
Program Eligibility & Information
Participants of the 12-Month Work & Travel Pilot Program must fit within the requirements created by the US Department of State for this program. This program allows students and graduates from Australia and New Zealand to enjoy a work/travel experience in the USA for up to 12 months. - Available only to Australian and New Zealand citizens
- Available to full-time or part-time students, deferred students or recent graduates from a University, College or TAFE (you MUST provide evidence of your student status)
- If you are a 'recent graduate', you must submit your application no more than 12 months past the graduation date on your Certificate or Degree.
- You must have completed your first year of Post-Secondary study.
- If you are attending a vocational college (e.g. TAFE), you may need to demonstrate that your study will eventually lead to a Degree (we can guide you on this)
- You can find your own position in the USA (Independent Option) or we can source a position for you (Pre-Placed Option). We work closely with the Sponsorship companies who have partnered relationships with some great resort locations including the Westins, Ritz Carleton’s & Breakers locations in Florida PLUS many Casinos across the USA including Caesars Palace in Las Vegas and MGM Grand at Foxwoods!
- Depart any time during the year – It’s your call!
- Application Process takes only 3 WEEKS!
- Work and travel for up to 12 months
- We take the guess work out of applying for a Visa to the USA and ensure you are completely covered by all the required insurances for the duration of your stay.
J1 12-Month Work & Travel Pilot Program includes: • DS-2019 Form
• Health Insurance for the entire program duration
• Complete orientation upon arrival in the U.S.
• Housing Assistance
• Transportation Assistance
• Letter to consular office
• Letter to social security officer
• Tax Letter to host company
• 12-Month Work/Travel Pilot Program Participant's Handbook
• Evaluation report package
• Emergency and non-emergency assistance from ICEO Headquarter and ICEO Regional Team 12-Month Work & Travel Pilot Program does not include: • Airfare to the U.S.
• Airport transfers
• Domestic transportation expenses
• All living expenses, including, but not limited to: rent, utilities, deposits, furnishings, meals etc...
• All applicable visa application fees within the U.S. Consulate/Embassy in participant's home country For further information regarding this amazing opportunity, please see our FAQ section or register now to secure your visa or request further information! **NZ price current as at 18.01.10 |
