1 Can I apply?
According to the purposed law of US department of state, those who are 18 years old full-time students can apply to this program. In China, students from college, university and even post graduates can apply.

2. Any university students can apply？
Yes, you should pass our English interview, than you are qualified to participate.

3. After interview, what should I do?
You should keep in touch with our program adviser to know your situation.

4. Which kind of job in US? What is the location? How is the pay?
Summer Work and Travel is a worldwide culture exchange program. Considering the diffierent English skill and occupation requirement, most jobs are entry-level. Without professional knowledge, students can start work with a short training. You can find job detail on job description page. The minimum salary is 7.25 USD/hour.

5. How about working hour?

Usually the working hour is 30-40 hour per week. It depends on business situation.

6. We also have similar job in China. Why go to US?

The biggest difference from internship in China, participant can enjoy 14 weeks’ American culture, and improve their oral English, work in a multicultural environment. All participants can get social security card.

7. Is it safe to work in US?
This program is supported bay department of US. And it has been operated for over 30 years before it introduced in China. It is a reliable exchange program.

 8. Is there contact person in US?
The program has been run for 40 year, it is a mutual exchange program. When students arrive in US, they are supervise by department of homeland security, students must registered in SEVIS system. US sponsor is responsible for students’ affair. Students can call 24 toll-free phone number to ask for help and information.

9. Can the incomes guarantee my normal daily life in US?
The incomes can completely support students’ daily life in US. Beside accommodation, traffic and food, students may leave $1000. For the first two weeks, we strongly suggest students bring 1000 to US.

10. What is SEVIS fee? Why we must pay?

SEVIS fee is a standard payment for US department of homeland security. The fee is $35, all exchange student or youth need to pay. SEVIS is the abbreviation of the Student and Exchange Visitor Information System. The fee is the management fee for exchange people.
11. If I participate, which kind of visa I will get?

Student will enter in US with J1 Visa rather than B1 Visa or F1 Visa. J1 visa is also called exchange vister visa. This visa is for those who can promote education, art and science exchange activity.

12. Can I apply without passport?
If you don’t have passport it is ok for you to apply. But passport is your ID and certificant of nationality, all participants must apply for passport as soon as possible.

13. How to apply passport? Can somebody act on my behalf?

Participant can go to immigration adiministration orgnization to apply passport. You should do it yourself. Usually it take 10 working day.

14. Can I have a part-time job in US?
Yes, during the program period, you can have second job even third job.

15. How do the employers pay?
Usually employer will pay every two weeks via paychack or in cash. You can ask your employer more detail after you arrive in US.

16. Do I need to pay tax?
Yes, every legal employer needs to pay. But you can get your 80%-90% tax back after you come back home.

17. Can I change my job employer?
Students can only change your job after you get your employer and sponsor’s approval.

18. After my work, can I travel around in US?

After the ending date on DS2019, students can stay in US for another 30 days.for examply, if your ending date is Sep-10, the last day you can stay in US is Oct-10.

19. Do I have insurance in US?

You have health insurance during working period. After that you need buy travel insurance.

20. Can I drive?
If you have drive license, you can drive. Remember buy yourself insurance.

21. What do I need to provide when I sign up?
You don’t need any certificate when you sign up. After you pass our interview, you need provide us with holiday certificate.

22. Can I choose job and location?
Generally, Students don’t have much space to choose.

23. After I get job offer, can I change it?
Students must accept the offer from IEC.