Work and Travel USA - Application Process

Eligibility

In order to apply you must be between the ages of 18 and 24 years, and enrolled in a full-time studies in one of Belorussian universities . You have to be able to function in an English speaking society. Applicants must arrive in the USA before their job begins, and they must be able to stay for the duration of the program. They must also be capable of performing the duties and tasks outlined in the job description. Finally, all participants must prove that they have sufficient funds to financially support themselves upon arrival in the US.

How to Apply for a program?

Stage 1:

Read the Work &Travel USA description so that you understand what Global Choices offers. Make sure you are eligible to participate. Apply and book the program using the web form on our site.
You will be asked to submit proof of your student status and a passport copy. Global Choices will check your eligibility.

Stage 2:

Once you receive further instructions and the full application form, you can fill it out and submit it to Global Choices, together with other required documents (and a proof of payment). There is an application fee to confirm your participation in the program and to arrange your interview. If you go for the Self-Arranged option, you must submit the job offer at this point.

Stage 3:

Global Choices will review your application. If you’re accepted, Global Choices will invoice you for the program. You need to make this payment before or on the date indicated in the invoice.

Stage 4:

Once Global Choices has found a position for you, we will send you an Employment Agreement form with the job description for you to sign. After you have signed it, Global Choices will issue your DS – 2019 form.

Stage 5:

You need to go to the US Embassy or Consular Office in Moscow,Russia to apply for a J-1 visa. Buy a return airline ticket with dates corresponding with your employment dates.

Required Documents

• Completed application form with signed terms and conditions. If you are under 21, your guardian’s or parent’s signature must appear on application;
• Two original letters of reference in English;
• Resume or CV;
• Global Choices’ Proof of Student form must be filled and sealed (or stamped) by university. A university letter that includes the same information as on the form is also acceptable;
• A job offer (applicable to self-arranged participants only);
• Copy of passport;
• Visa denial form (if applicable);
• 2 passport photos;
• Signed refund policy form.

Work Permits and Visa

• Applicants who have arranged their own jobs in the United States must submit a written offer of employment to Global Choices. An official employment offer must be on company letterhead and must clearly state the following: Company name, address, phone and fax number;
• Name and e-mail address for a contact within the company;
• Job start and end date;
• Pay rate;
• Housing description.

Global Choices will contact all self-arranged employers to confirm each job offer. Any falsified, forged, or fabricated job offers will be rejected without refund.