Welcome to the Intern/Trainee J-1 Program, The Passport Work and Travel Service Limited are proud approved partners with LifeTraveled. Start an amazing cultural exchange with us today.
Intern/Trainee participants have the opportunity to gain practical industry training through various rotations throughout your assigned Host Employer. Along with training, participants are also introduced to American culture and encouraged to exchange their culture with Americans.
The Intern/Trainee program is an incredible chance to intern with one of the most renowned companies in the US, make friends from all over the world, and travel in the United States.
Understanding the Intern|Trainee Program
The Intern/Trainee program is not a work program, and it is not a tourist program. It’s a cultural exchange program and the intention is NOT to fill seasonal unskilled labor needs. Most importantly, the Intern/Trainee program is not a way to make money. The money that you earn during your work portion of the program is meant to help cover some of your expenses, but it will not be enough to cover them completely. The money you earn is not meant to reimburse your program costs or send money back to your home country.
You must also meet one of the two criteria below:
You must also meets one of the two criteria below:
Applicants who meet the eligibility must also meet the financial requirements of the the program. Please see the cost below:
Registration Fee: $7,500JMD (Non-refundable fee)
Program Fee: This is based on the Host Employer Length and your US Sponsor (Spirit Culture Exchange or LifeTraveled), please email apply@thepassportja.com for more info. Please see the cost below:
Note the following non-refundable fees paid to the US Embassy:
Location: Orlando, FL
Position: Culinary
Arrival: January
Location: Orlando, FL
Position: Culinary
Arrival: February
Location: Philadelphia, PA
Position: Culinary and Food & Beverage
Arrival Date: February
Location: Arlington, VA
Position: Culinary and Food & Beverage
Arrival Date: February
Location: Orlando, FL
Position: Culinary
Arrival: March
Location: Florence, IN
Position: Culinary
Arrival Date: March
Location: Dallas, TX
Position: Culinary
Arrival: April
Location: Orlando, FL
Position: Culinary, Food & Beverage, Front Desk
Arrival: March
The Passport Work and Travel Services Limited wants to ensure we are getting the best quality Intern|Trainee participant. All interested participant who meet the eligibility are asked to send their resume to apply@thepassportja.com
Once you have been selected you will get a call for a pre-screening. This will be covering your experience and any questions you may have.
Once you have been successfully passed your pre-screening, you will have 5 business days to pay your Registration Fee of $7,500JMD. Note: The Passport Work and Travel Services Limited do not accept Program Fee until placement have been confirmed, it is the responsibility of the participant to have the Program Fee readily available upon confirmation. The Passport Work and Travel Services Limited also does not have the ability to approve applications for Host Employer Interview.
Once your application has been selected by the Host Employer, you will be invited to an interview. Should you be accepted, the sponsor will send your a congratulations email with next steps. Please note: The Intern/Trainee program does not guarantee placements, registered clients will have access to other Host Employer interviews up to a period of 6 months, after 6 months participants can choose to re-apply. Intern/Trainee participants must remain eligible.
All successful participants will be provided a Intern/Trainee checklist and training plan. It is extremely important that participants provide these remaining documents soon as possible.
Once your sponsor has provided your DS-2019, we will complete your visa application and set your embassy appointment. Good luck!
After you receive your J-1 Visa, you will coordinate the details of your arrival with the sponsor and your Host Employer. Most Host Employers will require you to travel exactly on the start date to ensure your a prep and train to start your Intern|Trainee program.
Intern|Trainee are responsible for their own housing and transportation, please ensure to make the necessary arrangements before the start date. Your sponsor will charge a housing placement fee, if self housing is not completed by the due date given.
At the completion of your program, you will have 30 days to remain in the U.S. to travel and explore! We highly encourage you to take advantage of this grace period and visit all the sites you can before returning home. You may also have the opportunity to extend your stay, speak to your sponsor to learn more.
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