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The U.S.-Ukraine Foundation is designated by the U.S. Department of State to sponsor participants on the Summer Work Travel J-1 Program. The purpose of the Summer Work Travel Program is to provide non-U.S. post-secondary students an opportunity to become directly involved in the daily life of the people of the United States through travel and temporary work for a period of up to four months during their summer vacations.

Program Overview:

Summer Work Travel: The Program provides U.S. employers with a seasonal staffing solution, while allowing international university students to visit the U.S. by working and traveling during their summer vacations.

Students: From 18 to 28 years old with an intermediate-advanced level of English

Length of program: Up to 4 months, between mid-May to mid-October

Types of positions: short-term (up to 4 months), entry-level, seasonal positions. Positions include, but are not limited to: Housekeeping, Ride Operators, Retail Staff, Food Servers, Wait Staff, Maintenance, Kitchen Help, Dishwashing, Cashiers, Fast Food Workers, Laundry Attendants, Hotel Desk Clerks, Lifeguards, Parking Attendants, Game Attendants, etc.

Type of visa: J-1 visa. Students can apply for a Social Security number and legally work in the U.S. according to the program rules.

Program cost: There is no charge for employers who participate in the program. Students pay their own placement fees and transportation costs.

Assistance and program support: USUF matches your needs with pre-screened and qualified applicants and provids support to employers and participants throughout the entire program.

The program includes: USUF prepares the employment agreement form, processes all paperwork for J-1 visa applications, holds orientation sessions, assists students in obtaining insurance coverage, and provides 24-hour emergency assistance.