Resources
Need more information about the Work & Travel USA program? You’ve come to the right place. Here are some helpful links and documents about our program.
Filling Seasonal Staffing Needs
InterExchange serves as a central contact point between seasonal host employers and international students who want to work and travel in the U.S. during their university breaks.
- Program Seasons
- Student Requirements
- What You Can Expect From InterExchange
- Helping Participants & InterExchange Follow Program Regulations & Requirements
Program Options
InterExchange Work & Travel USA students participate in one of two program types: the Job Placement Program or the Self-Placement Program. Find out which is right for your business and learn about virtual and in-person recruitment options.
- The Job Placement Program
- The Self-Placement Program
- Which Program Is Right for Your Business?
- Recruitment Tour Options
How to Register for Job Placement
We review all employer registrations with each employer so that we can answer any questions you may have before we begin the recruitment and visa process.
The Self-Placement Program
Already know who you want to hire? Learn how InterExchange can act as your candidates’ J-1 Visa sponsor.
Timelines
What you can expect from Work & Travel USA depending on your business’s peak season.
Student Availability
Availability varies by country, based on the timing of the participants’ university breaks.
The Student Selection Process
How we determine which students will make good candidates for the Work & Travel USA program.
- Applicant Qualifications
- Screening and Selection
- The Orientation
- Interview and Language Assessment
- Duration of Employment
- Commitment to Employers
- Student Expectations
- The Job Offer
Host Employer Vetting
Are your business and job openings qualified for the Work & Travel USA program? Get all the details here.
- Job Vetting Requirements
- Acceptable Job Placements
- Host Employer Required Documents
- Prohibited Positions
Employment Verification & Important Legal Documents
Everything needed for international students to work for your business during their university breaks.
- Work Authorization
- DS-2019 Form
- The J-1 Visa
- Understanding the J-1 Visa
- The Electronic I-94 Admission Record
- Form I-9
- Documentation for Your Records
- Situations Requiring InterExchange Notification
- Understanding Student Documents – Frequently Asked Questions
Host Employer Cooperation and Requirements
Some InterExchange Work & Travel USA host employer requirements, based on program regulations and guidance from the U.S. Department of State.
- Host Employer Requirements
- Housing and Transportation
- U.S. Department of Labor Wage and Hour Division (WHD)
- Participant Safety
- Cultural Exchange
- Situations Requiring InterExchange Notification
Taxes
Your tax responsibilities as a host employer of Work & Travel USA participants.
- Federal, State and Local Taxes
- FICA and FUTA Withholdings
- Completing the W-4 Form
- Recommendations From the IRS
- Filing a Tax Return
- W-2 Forms
Social Security
Participants must apply for a Social Security Number but may work and be paid before their card arrives. Learn more about the process.
SEVIS
SEVIS is the Student and Exchange Visitor Information System, which U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement uses to track our students’ whereabouts while they are in the U.S. Learn about your participants’ compliance responsibilities.
Insurance Coverage
All students on the InterExchange Work & Travel USA program have basic accident and sickness insurance coverage for the length of their stays.
Arrivals and Visa Issues
Some recommendations to ensure you remain fully-staffed throughout your season.
- Visa Denials and Other Complications
- What Does InterExchange Work & Travel USA Do to Help Avoid Last Minute Complications?
- What Can Employers Do to Avoid Last Minute Complications?
- What Else Should I Keep in Mind?
Cultural Exchange and Culture Shock
Tools to help your participants make the most of their immersion into American culture.
Tips for a Great Season
A few recommendations to ensure an enriching work and exchange experience for everyone.
Human Trafficking Awareness
How we can all do our part in the global fight to end human trafficking.
