American Pool Enterprises,
Inc. has been granted a designation by the
U.S. Department of State to offer J-1 Summer
Work/Travel programs to foreign university
students during their summer breaks from
university. Our J-1 work/travel programs
offer paid positions in the United States
for students to work in such jobs as lifeguards,
amusement park workers, maid/housekeepers,
landscapers, or many other positions to
choose from. This will give you the perfect
opportunity to get to know our Country while
earning money and learning our culture and
language.
Our J-1 Work and Travel Program runs for
a period of 3-4 months with an additional
30 day travel period for you to explore
the USA at the end of your working commitment.
Please review our current J-1 Program Terms
and Conditions to learn if you are eligible
to participate in one of our J-1 summer
work/travel programs. |
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| Please be ready to provide
proof that: |
| • You are between
the ages of 18 and 28 years old. |
| • You are currently
enrolled in a college or university outside
of the U.S.A. |
| • You are a full
time student at the time that you submit
your application and you are registered
for a full time course load for the semester
following your work/travel program. |
| • You are able
to function in an English speaking society. |
| • You are able
to arrive in the U.S.A. before your employment
period begins. |
| • You are able
to stay in the United States through the
duration of your program. |
| • You are capable
of performing the duties and tasks outlined
in your job description. |
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| Please know that you are
agreeing to the following conditions: |
| • You will report
to and work for the employer listed in section
#1 on your DS-2019 form. (Failure to do
so will result in dismissal from the program) |
| • While living
in the United States, you will follow all
federal, state, and local laws along with
the rules and regulations of United Work
and Travel, a division of American Pool
Enterprises, Inc. Failure to do so will
result in dismissal from the program. |
| • You will check
in with United Work and Travel, a division
of American Pool Enterprises, Inc. within
48 hours of your arrival to the United States
by telephone or by internet. Our toll free
phone number for check in is 1-866-IGO2USA.
(1-866-446-2872) Failure to check in will
result in the immediate loss of insurance
and you will fall out of J-1 status in the
USA. |
| • You will participate
in an orientation provided by your local
United Work and Travel representative. |
| • Will not work
past the program end date listed on your
DS 2019 form. |
| • You must notify
UWT within 72 hours of any change in your
employment and living situation. |
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| Please know that you must
understand the following: |
| • The DS-2019 form
that is issued to you by American Pool Enterprises,
Inc. enables you to apply for a J-1 work/travel
visa. The United States embassy or consulate
will either grant or deny your application
for a visa. We cannot change their decision. |
| • Even if you receive
a visa, your entrance to the United States
may be denied by the U.S. department of
Immigration and Naturalization. |
| • If United Work
and Travel, a division of American Pool
Enterprises, Inc. dismisses you from your
program, you must leave the United States
within 15 days or you will face further
penalties. |
| • You must bring
enough money to the United States to cover
food and other personal expenses for a period
of up to three weeks. This should be approximately
$500-$700. |
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| As a program participant,
you must understand that: |
| • You will be placed
in a position with an employer in the United
States. If you withdraw from the job offer
after your position is confirmed, you will
forfeit your entire program fee. |
| • You must report
to the employer listed in section #1 of
your of your DS 2019 form. Failure to do
so will result in dismissal from the program. |
| • You cannot choose
to leave your employer without valid reason.
This will result in dismissal from the program. |
| • If you leave
your position without contacting United
Work and Travel, a division of American
Pool Enterprises, Inc. within 24 hours you
will be dismissed from the program. |
| • Your employer
may terminate your employment at any time
for misconduct or poor job performance.
We will not be responsible for finding you
other employment. You may be dismissed and
asked to leave the program within 15 days. |
| • You must not
work beyond your program end date listed
on your DS 2019 form. |
| • You will leave
the USA within 30 days of your program end
date listed on your DS 2019 form. |
| • Your J-1 Visa
cannot be extended. |
| • It is your responsibility
to leave the United States once your program
has ended and your visa expires. You are
not able to change your visa status! |
| • American Pool
Enterprises, Inc. is your sponsor, not your
employer. If you have a concern regarding
your employer, we will be happy to help
you, however, we cannot guarantee any results
from uncooperative employers. |
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| Refunds: |
| • In case of a
visa denial or voluntary cancellation prior
to job confirmation, United Work and Travel
will refund your Program Costs. However,
your application fee of $100.00 plus an
additional $50.00 of your program fees are
non refundable. In order to receive your
refund, UWT must receive your original DS
2019 form, a copy of your passport (picture
page and page stamped by the US Embassy)
and a letter from the U.S. embassy or your
recruiting agent stating your request for
a refund or reason of denial. |
| • There will be
no refund on voluntary cancellations after
your DS-2019visa documents have been issued
and your employment is confirmed. |
| • All Refunds will
be issued directly back to your recruiting
agent in your home country. |
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