1. Work And Travel
Program USA
16102 Theme Park Way
Doswell Virginia 23047 USA
Toll Free Number: 1-866-249-3888
Email: student@janus-international.com

2. What is Work And Travel Program?
The Summer Work Travel program provides
foreign students with an opportunity to live
and work in the United States during their
summer vacation from college or university to
experience and to be exposed to the people and
way of life in the United States.
According to the Department of State

3. REMEMBER
YOU ARE PARTICIPATING IN A
CULTURAL EXCHANGE
PROGRAM

5. Eligibility
• Sufficiently proficient in English
• Post-secondary school students enrolled
in and actively pursuing a degree
• At least 18 years of age

6. Employment
Janus Placed provided by Janus
Self Placed provided by Janus- approved
hospitality employer
2nd Jobs allowed but must be
pre-approved by Janus

7. Working Hours
Average of 32- 40 hours per week for
the entire duration
of the program
*your hours depend on the economy of the business
Check your Job Agreement

8. How much can I POTENTIALLY
earn?
• Non Tipped position – 7.25 $US/ hour
• Tipped Position (servers) - 2.50 $US / hour + TIPS
• Overtime – Worked MORE THAN 40 hours per
WEEK at most employers
*May vary from employer to employer
• Overtime per hour = 1.5 x regular rate
• OVERTIME NOT GUARANTEED

9. Program Cost
• Program Fee
• I-901 SEVIS Fee
• Insurance

10. Other Potential Cost
• Housing
• Contingency Money
• We suggest you
bring $500~$1000 as your
contingency money

11. Are you ready to go to US?

12. While You are Here
• You need to pass the English Test
• You need to attend orientation
• You may review it online at
www.janus-international.com/onlineorientation

13. PASS the INTERVIEW
It is BEST to: Be Honest
Be Yourself
Characteristics we are looking for
Independent
Self Reliant
Can Communicate clearly
Positive Attitude

14. OUR PARNTERS

15. You are a step closer
• Complete documents
• Update your PROFILE
• Update your Arrival Information

16. Activate your SEVIS
• Update your SEVIS upon arrival
• We need to activate your SEVIS before
you apply for your Social Security Number
• You must apply for your SSN prior to
receiving your first paycheck

17. Housing
• J1 participants deal directly with the property
• Read and understand your housing contract
regarding housing deposits, housing rules, and
check out procedure
• Address issues directly with your housing
manager
• Be sensitive and respect your room mate

18. Applying for Social Security Number
• Some employers assist in the application of
Social Security Number
• If not, you have to go on your own
• If there are any issues in your application,
you have to resolve it directly with the
SS office.

19. Monthly Monitoring
• You will receive an email every 15th of the
month.
• You need to respond and follow the
instruction on the email.

20. YOUR EMAIL IS YOUR LIFE LINE
If we get your EMAIL wrong, you wont get any updates
Check your
INBOX

21. Response from YOU
You will be given 5
days to respond

22. PROGRAM CHANGES
• SHORTEN / EXTENSION OF Dates
• CHANGE of EMPLOYER
• CHANGE of HOUSING

23. Challenges along the way
• Resolve your conflict first with your
Employer employer
Janus
•Contact us first if you face
challenges in your program
• You are free to call DOS as well after
DOS you have notified Janus

24. How it works
Employer
Janus
DOS

25. Let’s set Expectations Straight
• Adjustment Period
• Job Location: NOT in BIG Cities
• Planning – confirm participation ASAP.
• NOT Vacation but REAL Jobs
• Goal = HUGE $$ then, NOT FOR YOU
• Arranged Employment = Honor your
Agreement

26. Work TERMINATION
Absolutely
POSSIBLE

27. Grounds for Termination from Program
• Job Abandonment / Unauthorized Transfer
• Termination from employment
• Police Reports Misdemeanor
• Underage Drinking (21 years old)
• Illegal handling/selling/possession use of drugs
• Stealing
• Fights
• Sexual or Racial Harassment
• Illegal Activities
• Failure to respond to Monthly Monitoring

28. Implications of Termination
• You will need to return home to your country with in 10 days
after your termination
• Submit a copy of your return ticket
• Submit a copy of your passport with entry stamp
Failure to do so will leave a negative mark on
your SEVIS making it difficult for you to
return to the United States.

29. WORK

30. Your Work
• Honor your job agreement
• For Hospitality positions, we suggest that you
bring black and khaki pants and work shoes.
VS

31. Getting to Work
• Public Transport
• Walk
• Bike
* Do your research prior your arrival
to the US

32. TAXES
• State Tax
• Federal Tax
• W2 Form

33. Navigating Around
Where is the nearest social security office?

34. Travel
WE
LOVE
JANUS

35. We hope to see you in the US!
16102 Theme Park Way
Doswell Virginia 23047 USA
Toll Free Number: 1-866-249-3888
Email: student@janus-international.com