The Work and Travel program, established and regulated by the U.S. Department of State, provides an easy, secure, and rewarding way for students to live and work in the United States during their summer break.
Work and Travel is a U.S. Department of State program created in the 60s for students from around the world who want to visit America during the summer. This program is open to university students who want to experience another culture and diversity. Work and Travel participants have a unique chance to experience the United States as more than just tourists, and to share their own traditions and culture with people from both the USA and abroad.
The Work & Travel USA program is the most popular and attractive summer student work program. The program is also known as the Cultural Exchange Visitor Program. More than 100,000 students from around the world participate in the Work & Travel program. Macedonian students have the right to participate in the program and stay in America for a period of 4-5 months during the summer student break.
The Work and Travel program, established and regulated by the U.S. Department of State, provides an easy, secure, and rewarding way for students to live and work in the United States during their summer break. It offers the chance to travel to incredible destinations, gain valuable work experience, form lasting friendships, and earn enough to cover living expenses in USA. This program is a unique opportunity to go beyond sightseeing and immerse yourself in American culture, experiencing life in the U.S. firsthand.
The program is available during students’ summer break, allowing a full time student, to work for up to four months from June until September. After completing the work period, students can enjoy an additional 30 days in the U.S. as tourists. Participants have the flexibility to choose their work duration— 3 to 4 months —based on their preferences.
Before applying for a J-1 visa and traveling to the USA, participants must secure a job placement with an American employer that meets the program’s specific requirements. Job placements can be arranged individually or through interviews organized by the sending agency. Job offers are in the field of hospitality industry, including but not limited to: hotels, restaurants, amusement parks, candy shops and sales in souvenir shops.
At the end of the program, participants are required to return to their home country. Full-time students can reapply for the program in subsequent summers.
on white background of size 5×5 cm and digital photography sized 600 pixels x 600 pixels
valid biometric passport – your passport must be valid for at least 6 months from the closing date of the program
copy of all previous U.S. visas ( if you have one and not in the current passport)
Sponsors of Work and Travel are American companies and NGOs, who have the right to issue work permits to participants of the program and are responsible to provide support and monitor them during their stay in the United States. Most sponsors provide job offers and a contact between employers and students. The program sponsors are designated by the State Department of the United States.
To take a part in the Work and Travel program you should :
-be a full-time student
-be at the age of 18 to 28
-have a good knowledge of English Language
In the Work and Travel program can participate Macedonian citizens studying abroad, as well as foreign nationals studying in Macedonia.
If you are studying abroad, please contact our consultants WAT to giude you how to easily organize your program without having to visit one of our offices.
It is necessary to prepare the following documents:
– 2 Photos – white background of size 5×5 cm and digital photography sized 600 pixels x 600 pixels
– valid biometric passport – your passport must be valid for at least 6 months from the closing date of the program
– copy of all previous U.S. visas ( if you have one and not in the current passport)
– ID
– 2 confirmations that you are a full time student enrolled in the academic year
Here you can download the application form, which is one of the necessary documents to apply , you can fill in online or in our office .
Important! Select the appropriate image for your autobiography. This means that in the picture you should be decently dressed and with a smile.
In our office, you can fill the documents for participation in the WAT program – Application form and contract . We are available if you have any questions or difficulties in completing the documents.
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