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Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, all internship positions are hourly paid. All our hotel partners abide by minimum wage requirements and regulations. The level of compensation depends on the position you are applying for.
Positions in Front Office and Culinary Arts pay a higher hourly rate compared to Food & Beverage positions. Food & Beverage positions are usually tipped. This means you get to keep your tips on top of your hourly rate. This is the reason Food & Beverage positions pay a lower hourly rate. Americans usually tip 15 to 20% of the bill if you give guests excellent service!
Yes, all internship positions are hourly paid. All our hotel partners abide by minimum wage requirements and regulations. The level of compensation depends on the position you are applying for.
Positions in Front Office and Culinary Arts pay a higher hourly rate compared to Food & Beverage positions. Food & Beverage positions are usually tipped. This means you get to keep your tips on top of your hourly rate. This is the reason Food & Beverage positions pay a lower hourly rate. Americans usually tip 15 to 20% of the bill if you give guests excellent service!
There are several fees involved for the J-1 Internship Program. All fees are outlined below:
6 Month Duration:
Visa + Placement + Insurance: $ 2,495
SEVIS fee (payable directly by applicant): $ 180
Embassy fee (payable directly by applicant): 160
Application fee and proccessing: $400
Additional costs you will incur are airfare to and from the United States. The approximate cost for this is $ 700 to $ 1,000. You also might have to pay a housing deposit.
12 Month Duration:
Visa + Placement + Insurance: $ 3,080
SEVIS fee (payable directly by applicant): $ 180
Embassy fee (payable directly by applicant): $ 160
Application fee and proccessing: $400
Additional costs you will incur are airfare to and from the United States. The approximate cost for this is $ 700 to $ 1,000. You also might have to pay a housing deposit.
There are several fees involved for the J-1 Internship Program. All fees are outlined below:
6 Month Duration:
Visa + Placement + Insurance: $ 2,495
SEVIS fee (payable directly by applicant): $ 180
Embassy fee (payable directly by applicant): 160
Application fee and proccessing: $400
Additional costs you will incur are airfare to and from the United States. The approximate cost for this is $ 700 to $ 1,000. You also might have to pay a housing deposit.
12 Month Duration:
Visa + Placement + Insurance: $ 3,080
SEVIS fee (payable directly by applicant): $ 180
Embassy fee (payable directly by applicant): $ 160
Application fee and proccessing: $400
Additional costs you will incur are airfare to and from the United States. The approximate cost for this is $ 700 to $ 1,000. You also might have to pay a housing deposit.
All candidates need to meet the following requirements:
- Be enrolled in an accredited college or university and actively pursuing a Hospitality related degree or professional certificate outside the United States (with a minimum duration of 2 years), or have graduated in the past 12 months
- Have good English language skills
OR
- Have graduated from a Hospitality related degree or professional certificate outside the United States (with a minimum duration of 2 years and recognized by your government)
- Have at least 12 months of full time work experience
- Have good English language skills
OR
- Have 5 years of full time work experience in Hospitality
- Have good English language skills
All candidates need to meet the following requirements:
- Be enrolled in an accredited college or university and actively pursuing a Hospitality related degree or professional certificate outside the United States (with a minimum duration of 2 years), or have graduated in the past 12 months
- Have good English language skills
OR
- Have graduated from a Hospitality related degree or professional certificate outside the United States (with a minimum duration of 2 years and recognized by your government)
- Have at least 12 months of full time work experience
- Have good English language skills
OR
- Have 5 years of full time work experience in Hospitality
- Have good English language skills
SEVIS means: “Student and Exchange Visitor Information System.” This system tracks participants in the J-1 (as well as other) Visa categories during their stay in the U.S. As part of the sponsorship process, and to issue to you the DS-2019 Form, applicants need to be registered in SEVIS.
When you visit the embassy to apply for the J-1 visa, the consulate officer will access the information submitted in SEVIS.
SEVIS means: “Student and Exchange Visitor Information System.” This system tracks participants in the J-1 (as well as other) Visa categories during their stay in the U.S. As part of the sponsorship process, and to issue to you the DS-2019 Form, applicants need to be registered in SEVIS.
When you visit the embassy to apply for the J-1 visa, the consulate officer will access the information submitted in SEVIS.
Form DS 7002 is your training plan. The training plan is the framework and summary of the activities you and your host property follow for the duration of your program. Training 4 Hospitality works with its employer partners to create training plans based on your skills and the available amenities at the partner.
The Form DS 7002 is required for your J-1 visa interview and needs to:
- State the specific goals and the objectives of the training and internship program
- State the knowledge, skills, or techniques applicants will gain during their program
- Describe the methods of performance evaluation for each phase of training
Form DS 7002 is your training plan. The training plan is the framework and summary of the activities you and your host property follow for the duration of your program. Training 4 Hospitality works with its employer partners to create training plans based on your skills and the available amenities at the partner.
The Form DS 7002 is required for your J-1 visa interview and needs to:
- State the specific goals and the objectives of the training and internship program
- State the knowledge, skills, or techniques applicants will gain during their program
- Describe the methods of performance evaluation for each phase of training
The Form DS-2019 is the basic document required to support an application for a J-1 visa.
The Form DS-2019:
- Shows who the applicant is
- Shows who the visa sponsor is
- Provides a brief description of the program activity
- Identifies the start and end dates of the program and the visa category
- Provides a break of the financial support you'll receive during your program
The Form DS-2019 is the basic document required to support an application for a J-1 visa.
The Form DS-2019:
- Shows who the applicant is
- Shows who the visa sponsor is
- Provides a brief description of the program activity
- Identifies the start and end dates of the program and the visa category
- Provides a break of the financial support you'll receive during your program
Our Summer Work Program is a cultural exchange program in the United States. We arrange a great Summer job for you in a hotel, restaurant or theme park. We also help you during the entire application process, from arranging your visa, to preparing your for your job interview and your travel plans. As part of the Summer Work Program, events are organised with the goal to exchanging your own culture with Americans and learn to understand the American culture.
Our package price is $1,250. This is the total fee for the J1 Visa, the placement and insurance.. We require you to pay an application fee of $400. Lastly another $100 after we have interviewed you and have accepted you into the program. The remaining fees of $1,150 are due after we have offered and you have succesfully interviewed for a suitable position.