Toll Free Number: 1-866-249-3888Email: student@janus-international.com

16102 Theme Park Way Doswell Virginia 23047 USA

Work And Travel Program USA

What is Work And Travel Program?The Summer Work Travel program provides foreign students with an opportunity to live

and work in the United States during their summer vacation from college or university to experience and to be exposed to the people and way of life in the United States.

According to the Department of State

REMEMBER

YOU ARE PARTICIPATING IN A

CULTURAL EXCHANGE PROGRAM

Eligibility•Sufficiently proficient in English•Post-secondary school students enrolled

in and actively pursuing a degree

•At least 18 years of age

EmploymentJanus Placed provided by Janus

Self Placed provided by Janus- approved hospitality employer

2nd Jobs allowed but must be pre-approved by Janus

Working Hours

Average of 32- 40 hours per week for the entire duration of the program*your hours depend on the economy of the business

Check your Job Agreement

How much can I POTENTIALLY earn?

• Non Tipped position – 7.25 $US/ hour• Tipped Position (servers) - 2.50 $US / hour + TIPS• Overtime – Worked MORE THAN 40 hours per WEEK at most employers*May vary from employer to employer

• Overtime per hour = 1.5 x regular rate

•OVERTIME NOT GUARANTEEDApproximation

Program Cost•Program Fee•I-901 SEVIS Fee•Insurance

Other Potential Cost•Housing•Contingency Money•We suggest you

bring $500~$1000 as your contingency money

Are you ready to go to US?

While You are Here• You need to pass the English Test• You need to attend orientation• You may review it online at www.janus-international.com/onlineorientation

PASS the INTERVIEWBe HonestBe Yourself

Characteristics we are looking for

IndependentSelf ReliantCan Communicate clearlyPositive Attitude

It is BEST to:

OUR PARNTERS

You are a step closer

• Complete documents• Update your PROFILE• Update your Arrival Information

Activate your SEVIS•Update your SEVIS upon arrival•We need to activate your SEVIS before you apply for your Social Security Number•You must apply for your SSN prior to receiving your first paycheck

Housing•J1 participants deal directly with the property•Read and understand your housing contract regarding housing deposits, housing rules, and check out procedure•Address issues directly with your housing manager•Be sensitive and respect your room mate

Applying for Social Security Number•Some employers assist in the application of Social Security Number

•If not, you have to go on your own•If there are any issues in your application,

you have to resolve it directly with the SS office.

Monthly Monitoring

•You will receive an email every 15th of the month.•You need to respond and follow the instruction on the email.

YOUR EMAIL IS YOUR LIFE LINE

Check your INBOX

If we get your EMAIL wrong, you wont get any updates

Response from YOU

You will be given 5 days to respond

PROGRAM CHANGES

•SHORTEN / EXTENSION OF Dates•CHANGE of EMPLOYER•CHANGE of HOUSING

NOTIFY US IMMEDIATELY!UPDATE YOUR PROFILE!

Challenges along the way

Employer •Resolve your conflict first with your employer

Janus• Contact us first if

you face challenges in your program

DOS •You are free to call DOS as well after you have notified Janus

How it works

Employer

Janus

DOS

Let’s set Expectations Straight• Adjustment Period• Job Location: NOT in BIG Cities• Planning – confirm participation ASAP.• NOT Vacation but REAL Jobs• Goal = HUGE $$ then, NOT FOR YOU• Arranged Employment = Honor your

Agreement

Work TERMINATION

Absolutely POSSIBLE

Grounds for Termination from Program• Job Abandonment / Unauthorized Transfer• Termination from employment• Police Reports Misdemeanor• Underage Drinking (21 years old)• Illegal handling/selling/possession use of drugs• Stealing• Fights• Sexual or Racial Harassment• Illegal Activities• Failure to respond to Monthly Monitoring

Implications of Termination

• You will need to return home to your country with in 10 days after your termination

• Submit a copy of your return ticket• Submit a copy of your passport with entry stamp

Failure to do so will leave a negative mark on your SEVIS making it difficult for you to return to the United States.

WORK

Your Work

• Honor your job agreement• For Hospitality positions, we suggest that you

bring black and khaki pants and work shoes.

VS

Getting to Work

• Public Transport• Walk• Bike

* Do your research prior your arrival to the US

TAXES

• State Tax• Federal Tax• W2 Form

Navigating Around

Where is the nearest social security office?

Travel

WE LOVE JANUS

We hope to see you in the US!

Toll Free Number: 1-866-249-3888Email: student@janus-international.com

16102 Theme Park Way Doswell Virginia 23047 USA