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Intern|Trainee J-1 Program

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.

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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.
   

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Eligibility Criteria

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Available Placement

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Application Process

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What To Expect

Eligibility Criteria

Intern Program:

  •  You must be a foreign national who has verifiable English language skills sufficient to function in their internship environment.

You must also meet one of the two criteria below:

  • is currently enrolled and pursuing studies at a degree or certificate granting post-secondary academic institution.
  • OR has graduated from such an institution no more than 12 months prior to the internship program start date.

Trainee Program:

  • You must be a foreign national who has verifiable English language skills sufficient to function in their training environment. For this program, that usually means that you should have upper intermediate to advanced English knowledge.

You must also meets one of the two criteria below:

  • has earned a degree or professional certificate from a post-secondary academic institution outside the United States and gained at least one year of related work experience outside the United States in their occupational field.
  • OR has five years of work experience outside the United States in their occupational field.

Additional Documents:

  • Valid Passport above 6 months.
  • Digital Passport Photo.
  • A copy of your CV/Resume.
  • Proof of your status as a student (College or University) or graduate under 12 months. 
  • Proof of previous experience from all employers listed on resume with letter issued with letter head and signature.
  • Police Record dated within the last 6 months.


Program Cost

Applicants who meet the eligibility must also meet the financial requirements of the the program. Please see the cost below:


Membership 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:

  • 12 Months: $3,635USD (Spirit Cultural Exchange)
  • 12 Months: $3,820USD (LifeTraveled)


Note the following non-refundable fees paid to the US Embassy:

  • Sevis Fee: $220USD
  • Visa Fee: $185USD


2025 Available Placement

Loews Sapphire Hotel

Location: Orlando, FL

Position: Culinary

Arrival: January

Loews Royal Pacific Hotel

Location: Orlando, FL

Position: Culinary

Arrival: February

Loews Philadelphia Hotel

Location: Philadelphia, PA

Position: Culinary and Food & Beverage

Arrival Date: February


Army Navy Club

Location: Arlington, VA

Position: Culinary and Food & Beverage

Arrival Date: February

Loews Cabana Bay Hotel

Location: Orlando, FL

Position: Culinary

Arrival: March

Belterra Casino Resort

Location: Florence, IN

Position: Culinary

Arrival Date: March

Hyatt DFW Regency

Location: Dallas, TX

Position: Culinary

Arrival: April

Loews Portofino Hotel

Location: Orlando, FL

Position: Culinary, Food & Beverage, Front Desk

Arrival: March

Application Process

Step 1: Submit an Interest of Application

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

Step 2: Pay your Membership Fee and Submit Intern|Trainee Application Form (Part 1)

Once you have been successfully passed your pre-screening resume, you will have 5 business days to pay your Membership 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.


Step 3: Sit your 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. 

Step 4: Submit any Outstanding Documents

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.

Step 5: Obtain J1 Visa

Once your sponsor has provided your DS-2019, we will complete your visa application and set your embassy appointment. Good luck!

What To Expect

 

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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