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PART 1: PLACEMENT AREA - AGRICULTURE |
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Program Placement Schedule |
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| Program |
Placement Duration |
Application Deadline |
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Agriculture |
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| Field Crops |
March- November
July- November
April- June |
December
April
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| Custom Harvesting |
April- November |
January |
| Dairy and Swine |
All Year Long |
All Year Long |
| Sheep |
April- November |
January |
| Cattle Ranch |
February- November
February- Year Long |
November
November |
| Apiculture |
All Year Long |
All Year Long |
| Citrus |
All Year Long
October- May |
All Year Long
July |
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Horticulture |
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| Potted Plants |
January- July |
October |
| Vegetables |
April- November |
January |
| Landscaping |
April- November |
January |
| Tree Nursery |
January- Year Long |
October |
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Wine Programs |
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| Cellar Works (Enology) |
July- December |
April |
| Lab Assistant (Enology) |
July- December |
April |
| Viticulture |
February- November |
November |
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Equine |
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| Hunter/ Jumper |
All Year Long |
All Year Long |
| Eventing |
All Year Long |
All Year Long |
| Dressage |
All Year Long |
All Year Long |
| Riding School |
All Year Long |
All Year Long |
| Carriage/ Drought |
All Year Long |
All Year Long |
| Sales Preparation |
October |
January |
| Racing |
All Year Long |
All Year Long |
| Breeding |
All Year Long |
All Year Long |
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Western Equine/ Ranch |
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| Cutting |
All Year Long |
All Year Long |
| Horse Ranch |
All Year Long |
All Year Long |
| Breeding |
January- July |
October |
| Guest Ranches |
May- October |
December |
| Veterinary Tech |
January- June |
October |
| Sales PREP |
April- November |
January |
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Turf Management |
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| Golf Course- Northern USA |
April- November |
February |
| Golf Course- Southern USA |
November- Year Round |
September |
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PART 2A: ELIGIBILITY FOR INTERNSHIP [DURATION 1-12 MONTHS] |
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- Must be post-secondary (after Std. XII) students currently enrolled or who have completed their course in the last one year.
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- Must be related to the field of study.
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- Practical and functional command of English language.
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PART 2B: ELIGIBILITY FOR CAREER TRAINING [DURATION 1-18 MONTHS] |
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- Must have a university degree or professional certificate from an institution AND at least one year of additional related experience outside of the U.S. after completion of course.
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- Five years of experience outside of the U.S. relevant to the field of training.
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- Practical and functional command of English language.
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Trainees will be allowed to stay in the U.S. for up to 18 months, with the exception of hospitality/agricultural trainees who are limited to programs of 12 months or less. Trainees who will be pursuing training in agribusiness management will be allowed to train for up to 18 months. (For example, Human Resources or Marketing Training Programs would qualify as 18 month business training as long as the trainee has prior management experience). The Training program will be repeatable after a gap of two years. There is no limit to the number of times a person may participate in a training or internship program as long as they continue to meet the selection criteria. The training or internship must not duplicate the participant's prior work experience or training. It must expand upon their previous knowledge and skills. |
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PART 3: BENEFITS |
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- Opportunity to get training in an American field.
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- Helps in professional development.
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- Understand the American way of life.
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- Learn about the latest developments in your field (latest technology and mechanism).
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- Global exposure - get experience in an international environment.
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- Cultural Exchange - make friends with participants coming from various countries.
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- Stipend will be at least the minimum wages specified by the US government, currently US $ 5.15 per hour, but usually participants earn US $ 1,200- 2,500 per month (US $ 1000 per month).
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PART 4: PROGRAM FEES INCLUDING HEALTH INSURANCE |
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| PARTICULARS |
OUR FEES
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FEES of US COMPANY
(US $) |
| 1st instalment |
10,000 |
430 |
| 2nd installment: At the time of relevant placement offer |
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| a) Program fees |
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500 |
| b) Health Insurance |
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85/month |
| 3rd installment: At the time of receipt of visa support papers |
15,000 |
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| Total Program Cost |
25,000 |
$930 + $85/month |
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Additional Expenses: |
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- Visa application fees: Rs.7,500 approx
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- SEVIS (Student and Exchange Visitor Information System): US $ 180.
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- Airfare: Rs. 55,000 approx.
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- Other living expenses like transportation, housing, meals, personal expenses, etc.
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PART 5: REFUND / CANCELLATION POLICY |
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- Once an application is reviewed and accepted, a cancellation fee of Rs. 35,000/- will be applied.
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- In case no placement is located in 4 months after submission of complete application kit and
1st installment of US company, full fees paid to us will be refunded.
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- In case a candidate has visa application denied, will be refunded all fees, except Rs. 25,000/-.
The exact amount of refund will be given in the agreement which you will be signing.
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- No fees will be refunded once an applicant has entered USA including changing placements, termination of placement and/ or early departure from USA.
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- Visa Form correction: A fee of US$ 200 will be charged for any corrections resulting in a document that must be reissued due to information incorrectly entered on the application and/ or not verified correctly.
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- If an applicant declines the trainee placement located, a fee of US$ 500 will be charged. If an applicant requests a change for a placement during the program a fee of US$ 200 will be charged.
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- No refund will be given if the visa is denied because the trainee gives false information to the Consulate/ Embassy about employment, false educational or other documents, and/ or concealed facts about relatives / friends in USA, either legal residents or illegal workers and/ or concealed
the fact of his/her previous attempt to receive any type of entry visa to the United States and application denial.
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- SEVIS fees and visa fees once paid, either by sponsor organization or participant, are not refundable.
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ESTIMATED INVESTMENT CALCULATOR 12 MONTHS |
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| Investment |
Amount (US $) |
Earnings |
Amount
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| Program Fee |
1,250 |
US$1,000- 1,500 per month x 12 months |
12,000- 18,000 |
| Health Insurance |
1,050 |
Less: Average Living Expenses
$ 300 - 500 per month x 12 months |
(-) 3,600 - 6,000 |
| SEVIS |
180 |
Benefits of global exposure |
Priceless |
| Visa Fees |
150 |
Benefits of cultural exchange |
Priceless |
| Airfare (Return) |
1,100 |
Visit USA - fulfills life's ambition of traveling abroad |
Priceless |
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3,730 |
Total |
8,400 - 14,400 |
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Note : This is just an example and is based on experience of students who have participated on the program. Exact amount will differ from place to place and will depend on various factors including fluctuations in currency exchange rates. |
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CHECKLIST |
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1) Complete Autobiography. |
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2) Completed and signed application of the partner company. |
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3] All qualification documents (Std. XIIth onwards). |
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4) Two Recommendation Letters from either past employers, schools, family and friends. |
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5) Two passport sized photographs. |
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6) Copy of passport. |
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7) Driver's License. |
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