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CostsIndependent Solo ProgrammeFly anywhere in the US for £259Programme includes:
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Add FlightsClick here to Book FlightsCosts Explained1. Summer Work in America Programme fee £259The USIT Work in America 2007 programme fee covers administration, issuing of your DS2019 work papers and many support services and costs involved in the operation of the Summer Work in America Programme both before and after you travel.2. Insurance fr £99You must be comprehensively insured for the full duration of the Summer Work in America programme and must opt for the USIT insurance cover which has been specifically designed for your needs. Medical expenses cover is £3m and cover for your personal property is up to £750. Cover for certain hazardous activities are also included for the more adventurous and - exclusive to the Summer Work in America policy.3. SEVIS Fee £25SEVIS (Student and Exchange Visitor Information System) is the tracking system brought in by the US government in 2003. It means that you must let the authorities know where you are living and working while in the US by registering in the SEVIS system. Full compliance regulations and participant responsibilities will be detailed in your online Participant Handbook that you will receive before departure to the US. The separate charge for the SEVIS fee is £25. It is additional to your programme fee, is non-refundable and will be collected at the same time as payment for the programme. USIT will wire this money to the USA on your behalf so that you will receive the required receipt of payment with your DS-2019 work document to show at your US Embassy interview.4. US Embassy Visa fee £63All applicants must attend a US Embassy interview in person either at the US Embassy in London or the US Consulate in Belfast. The Embassy charges a visa fee (currently £63) and this fee is directly paid to the Embassy. Please do not schedule this interview until USIT advises you to do so.NB: The US Embassy reserves the right to issue and refuse the J-1 visa. In cases where a visa is denied, full cancellation fees will apply and neither USIT nor CIEE can be held responsible for or make any plea to reverse any decision made by the US Embassy. The US Embassy decision is final. NB! Depending on your nationality, you may be required to pay an additional visa fee and/or undergo 'additional processing'. Full details are available on the US State Department website 5. FlightsPlease click here to get the best fares to the USA.How to ApplyApplications are accepted up to end of May but the earlier we receive your application the quicker your visa is processed and the earlier you can arrange your flights to the US!Stage 1Where Can I Apply?Online or download an application form and complete along with a credit
card/cheque/postal order made payable to USIT for £284 (The Programme fee of £259 and Sevis fee of £25) and
post to: Stage 2What Happens Next?We will contact you to advise you that your application has been received and you will receive an email from us with your Booking Reference number and details of how to log on to our online tracking system.Your personal online account will give you a summary of what you have paid to date and when you need to pay the balance of the programme fee, insurance and SEVIS fee, see overleaf for details. Once you have paid the remaining costs, USIT will request your DS-2019 work papers and send you the visa application forms for your interview. NB! Please do not book your flights until you have had an interview with the US Embassy in London or the US Consulate in Belfast. Please contact USIT when you are ready to book your flights and we will give you the best fare options. Stage 3US Embassy InterviewUSIT will send your DS-2019 work papers and a visa application forms with instructions on how to schedule an interview. Please follow these instructions carefully. Please also note that the US Embassy or US Consulate in Belfast will retain your passport for up to 4 weeks so please bear this in mind if you have any trips abroad planned.Stage 4Book FlightsOnce you have received your passport back from the Embassy, please proceed and book your flights. Check out the best flight options today .. !Extra informationStart up fundsOn departure from th UK , all participants must be able to show the US Immigration Officers that they are self sufficient. The US Immigration Officers will request to see your ‘Proof of Funds’. If you have a job arranged before your departure you must be able to provide the minimum of $475 as Proof of Funds. If you do not have a job arranged before your departure you must provide the minimum of $950. Proof of Funds will only be accepted in the form of traveler’s cheques. US Officials will not accept bank statements or credit cards as a valid form of funding. Please contact the Programmes Department programmes@usit.ie if you require more information.Previous US Visa HoldersIf you have ever participated on a US Student Exchange Programme or have ever held any type of J-1 Visa, you must provide two copies of all your previous visas or authorisation documents (ie. a copy of the visa issued into your passport or a DS-2019 or an IAP-66) with your application. If you have lost your previous documentation, you should contact info@studenttravel.com. Please note that there will be an administration fee charged by your sponsor for providing a copy of your documents.Cancellation feesCancellation fees apply at many stages of the Summer Work in America Programme process. |
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